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Article #349Re: HELP!!!!!!
From: RavenRainGoddess
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:15
Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 16:15
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>From: boltmom2000@aol.com (Boltmom2000) >I was told that retailers have a contract with Sony and according to the >contract they are not allowed to sell a brand new unit any less than the >"going >rate" which right now is $180. My parents bought an X-box last year and went >through a similar hunt trying to find the best price. The only difference >they >found was in the bundling...such as at Wal-mart you got 2 controllers vs. one >and at Best Buy you got an extra game...but it was all the same price, >everywhere. I guess since these items sell anyway the stores are willing to >go >along with the companies demanding they charge the retail price rather than >lose the ability to sell the product at all. Good luck!! =) > > > > > <B> Thanks Bmom - I guess my best bet is to start shopping NOW and see what the best deal is for that amount. Wish me luck!!!
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