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When I think of "gray market", I think about 'fakes'. I know it's not correct though.
What makes a gray market item gray market? The manufacturer doesn't authorize them to sell their merchandise?
[sarcastic mode on] I, as a manufacturer, can see why I wouldn't want a lot of businesses purchasing items from me, and I would hate to have 'too many' places around the globe selling my items. Making more money and growing as a company just isn't a good business model.
As asked before, how does an unauthorized business get their hands on merchandise? Do they buy it from an authorized dealer at retail cost (which the manufacturer requires), and then turn around and resell it at a lower price (losing money is a good business model)?
Again, I am an ignorant blithering nincompoop. Thus, I invite an education.
What makes a gray market item gray market? The manufacturer doesn't authorize them to sell their merchandise?
[sarcastic mode on] I, as a manufacturer, can see why I wouldn't want a lot of businesses purchasing items from me, and I would hate to have 'too many' places around the globe selling my items. Making more money and growing as a company just isn't a good business model.
As asked before, how does an unauthorized business get their hands on merchandise? Do they buy it from an authorized dealer at retail cost (which the manufacturer requires), and then turn around and resell it at a lower price (losing money is a good business model)?
Again, I am an ignorant blithering nincompoop. Thus, I invite an education.