Deal rules?

[Amadeus1756]

Am I right in thinking that some companies restrict deals on their hardware? I'm thinking of companies like Apple and Sonos - both of which are not discounted by the normal web sites or indeed shop (a salesman in my local shop told me that the Sonos 3 promotion was organised by Sonos rather than any individual shop) as well as other industries (such as Desser who make conservtory furniture).

I assume that such companies will stop supplying shops that discount their hardware to try and keep the quality impression of their products?

 

[BenLaw]

Correct.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

As Sony back in the day

 

[Amadeus1756]

Thanks Ben, the Spartans would be proud of you (actually, I wasn't expecting any more, just confirmation)!

rgds

 

[Amadeus1756]

As Sony back in the day

Ahh yes, I'd forgotten that. My first colour TV was a Sony (for my Spectrum) and having done lots of legwork I discovered that the model I was looking for was the same price everywhere. It didn't occur to me at the time that it was controlled by Sony - I assumed that it was shops feeling that they didn't need to discount to shift boxes.