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Originally Posted by jar_e
I think you're defining capitalism?
If they are maximizing profits by selling MSRP, that's nothing really shocking. I could understand if they said, Ford-wide, we are now selling the cars for 10k more over MSRP after orders were placed, etc. but even then, its a weak case for price fixing.
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No, I'm just extrapolating both arguments from what you've said. You yourself said dealers undercutting each other is fine. This is standard practice, they are independently owned and as such they are able to set their own prices. I agree with this.
But then you said that they are not competitors when it comes to setting a "minimum price" which is the part I am disagreeing with. How can they be considered competitors when it comes to a buyers market, but as soon as the tide tips in their favor they are able to state that they aren't in competition with each other so the laws don't apply?
So which is it?