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Re: HELP!!!!!!

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From: RavenRainGoddess
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!! =)
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<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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