> some pricing discretion That's the key. The problem is the agreement; that results in price fixing. Even if someone is allowed "some pricing discretion"(ie m

> some pricing discretion That's the key. The problem is the agreement; that results in price fixing. Even if someone is allowed "some pricing discretion"(ie maybe they can deviate 8%) it can still be illegal. Maintaining full pricing discretion is what referencing KBB on your own and making a determination outside a pricing agreement would be; not illegal. From what I can tell. Not legal advice.