On 15 Jul 2004 00:21:15 GMT, (TripodBill) wrote:

Subject: Garmin too big for their britches? (Fixed Pricing)
From: (TripodBill)
Date: 7/14/2004 12:09 AM Central Standard Time
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ALL MODELS will now be under the Minimum Retail Price
Policy, meaning no dealer at the show will be competing with another dealer.
Buy from whoever you like, 'cause they can't sell it to you any cheaper. Any
dealer that screws up and offers free shipping, a package deal, or discounted
accessory will be canceled by Garmin. Garmin has now fixed prices on all their
aviation products. It will be just a matter of time before they do the same in
the automotive, outdoor and marine product lines. Happy shopping!

-Bill Hicks


(for more info, see sci.geo.satellite-nav newsgroup)


This is occurring in many other sectors of the marketplace. It is my
understanding that Price Fixing is illegal, but it has become the norm
in the marketplace as far as I can see. Under the current
administration, it's unlikely that anyone will be indited, let alone
prosecuted. Welcome to the 21st century. :=(