There is no law requiring a published discount schedule or a published price
list. But if the seller chooses to publish the price
list, he is bound to abide by it. I'd bet that the vendors that gave you a
"good customer discount don't publish a price list, but
have their prices listed in a computer with the sales people afforded the
ability to give prices within a range.
Joe
Randall wrote:
>
> Joe :
>
> I find that difficult to believe, especially since we aren't discussing
> a discount on parts, but rather a liberalization of a stated return
> policy. Almost every one I've ever read has said "Returned parts _may_
> be subject to a restocking fee.". I've also had some major vendors give
> me a better price than published, just because I am "a good customer"
> (alas, none of them sell LBC parts <g>)
>
> I've never heard of any law that requires a "published discount
> schedule", except if the vendor also sells to the US government (who
> require that you either give them your best price, or explain in writing
> exactly why not).
>
> Randall
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
> >
> > And you just might find yourself in Dutch with the authorities for unfair
>pricing practices. If you list prices, you have to stick
> > with them. Discounts must be done according to a published discount
>schedule based on some formula (like volume). Generally, problem
> > customers are handled by the old "We reserve the right to refuse service to
>anyone." statement.
> >
> > Joe
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