Those in the industry say they don't engage in those practices, which have been singled out as anti-competitive (thanks Lynx) and could run afoul of trade laws.
It seems certain this happens but it may not be as simple as discounts. There are other ways to sweeten a deal of this sort that don't show a lower price on paper.
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:09 a.m. - Cam McRae
Those in the industry say they don't engage in those practices, which have been singled out as anti-competitive (thanks Lynx) and could run afoul of trade laws. It seems certain this happens but it may not be as simple as discounts. There are other ways to sweeten a deal of this sort that don't show a lower price on paper.