10-25-2011, 10:49 AM
As Don says, what DCC specialties is doing is a violation of federal law, but they will get away with it until such time as they are caught by the authorities. Back in the 1960's and 70's Volkswagon automobiles were fair traded until the Federal government stepped in and advised them that they were guilty of violation of price fixing laws. No manufacturer is ever allowed to tell any retailer how much they can sell their product for under any circumstances. It also works both ways. If an item is in high demand and dealers add an exorbitant markup to the price, as happens every time a particular car model is very popular, the manufacturer is also not allowed to tell the dealer that he is charging too much.