If This Is True, Can You Explain It To Me?

http://www.canonrumors​.com …s-from-shipping-to-canada

What do you need explained? The manufacturer (via distributor) has the retailer sign a pricing agreement, part of which states that they will not ship their particular brand to Canada. This is pretty standard practice in many consumer categories.

I don't understand Ron. The article is pretty self-explanatory.

Bryan

Ron Bailey wrote in post #15145474
If This Is True, Can You Explain It To Me?

Ron,

I don't know that it applies in this instance, but the value of the Canadian currency vs US currency is frequently the rationale behind international companies not allowing goods to be sold at one country's price in another country; once that product is purchased in one country at a set price it can then be sold in the other country at less than that country's retail price. When an international company prices their products differently in bordering countries, the price has more to do with currency values than shippping costs or the economy of the countries involved.

Currency values change daily and a 'grey market' can spring up overnight to take advantage of price changes. Protecting themselves and their customers against grey markets is in Canon's best interests.

Paul,

That is a very good explanation!

Bryan

PaulMedik wrote in post #15146131
Ron,

I don't know that it applies in this instance, but the value of the Canadian currency vs US currency is frequently the rationale behind international companies not allowing goods to be sold at one country's price in another country; once that product is purchased in one country at a set price it can then be sold in the other country at less than that country's retail price. When an international company prices their products differently in bordering countries, the price has more to do with currency values than shippping costs or the economy of the countries involved.

Currency values change daily and a 'grey market' can spring up overnight to take advantage of price changes. Protecting themselves and their customers against grey markets is in Canon's best interests.

Thanks, I wondered what the deal was. It's obvious when you sign an agreement that you cannot do it, Duh, that's not what I was asking. It's the WHY not the WHAT! Thanks for 'splaining.

Nightdiver13 wrote in post #15145499
What do you need explained? The manufacturer (via distributor) has the retailer sign a pricing agreement, part of which states that they will not ship their particular brand to Canada. This is pretty standard practice in many consumer categories.

Again, it's a little more in depth than you think my question was and is. The underlying real WHY is what matters, not the what.

bps wrote in post #15146598
Ron,

That is a very good explanation!

Bryan

Yep, looks like we both garnered some info! Thanks!