Originally Posted by wernroe:
“Don't be so facetious - your opinion is as valid as anyone elses. The point I'm trying to make is you need to look at this matter a little more realistically.
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Nonsense, retailers do this for various reasons. You are ignoring other consequences.
Do you think that retailers have these policies just to be awkward.
1)To prevent bulk buying, despite what you say, customers do complain. They will even go to the ASA/trading standards/watchdog when an advertised offer isn't available. Retailers have been fined before because of this. Much of the value of a retail company is in brand and goodwill.
2)In the case of mobiles, providers are wary of phones being sold on. Both abroad and by dodgy sellers.
3)The VAT rules are different for wholesalers and retailers.
Etc. Etc