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How does Amazon get around Apple's MAP?
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Big Mac
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Dec 12, 2004, 12:19 AM
 
It's great for consumers, but for general edification I'm wondering how Amazon gets around Apple's Minimum Advertised Pricing restrictions in order to sell the iPod at a substantial discount in comparison to everyone else. And beyond that, I'm wondering if I should buy my third iPod from Amazon (although they are out of stock right now). Your thoughts?

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Dec 12, 2004, 12:21 AM
 
Didn't Apple collaborate with them for the Amazon iPod Store? I'm sure they've signed some sorts of agreements.
     
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Dec 12, 2004, 12:22 AM
 
I bought my iPod from amazon. No tax. Saves a good amount of money.
     
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Dec 12, 2004, 12:25 AM
 
Great point, maxintosh, forgot about that development.

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Dec 12, 2004, 12:54 PM
 
MAP is min. advertised price.... as long as they don't advertise a price lower than the MAP they can price it for whateve they want. (any other retailer can sell it for whatever price they want in store as well.)
     
   
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