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I always thought that they did this as a courtesy to their dealers, to prevent price comparison. This has often been the case with stereo components. You migh
by rglovejoy 16y ago
I always thought that they did this as a courtesy to their dealers, to prevent price comparison. This has often been the case with stereo components. You might go into Store A and see that the Brand X 5667 preamp is going for $499. The photo store in New York's catalog has the Brand X 56672 preamp costing $449.
"Wait a minute," you ask the salesman, "this preamp is fifty dollars less if I order it from the photo store catalog."
"No, no, no," the salesman replied smoothly, "they're selling the Brand X 56672. This is the 5667. It's better."
- joshwa 16y agoMattress manufacturers are even worse about this-- they create entirely separate model names for each retailer-- Macy's sells the Serta Supreme but Sleepy's sells the Serta Deluxe and 800-MATTRESS sells the Serta Max, all of which are exactly the same mattress. Of course, mattress manufacturing is a swindle on a whole other level...
- zimbu668 16y agoBuild your own mattress, it's cheaper. http://www.ehow.com/how_4809580_own-foam-mattress.html http://www.ehow.com/how_4809580_own-foam-mattress.html And it's a fun geek project.