Advisory opinion letter to Mr. Cohcn

Respectfu11y,
L"NITED AUDIO PRODUCTS
INC.

Isl

Rudolph Taplitz

Letter of Req'UJst

April 14, 1977

Dear Mr. Cohcn:

United Audio Products , Inc., the marketer of Dual Audio Products which is operating under the Federal Trade Commission Consent Order of July 12th , 1976, finds itself under a distinct competitive disadvantage in refraining from communicating to its dealers the nationa11y advertised prices of its products, a practice indulged in by a11 its competitors, including those operating under an identical F. Commission Order.

The practice is not intended to suggest or dictate to the dealer the Kot reprouce herein.

7() FEDERAL TRADE COM:.ISSIO DECISIONS

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resale prices of the products as is indicated in the preamblc to the enclosed proposed notice to dealers,' but is intended to show the comparative value of our products in the market place. We enclose herewith a copy of a Pioneer Confidential Cost List, * which includes an approximate nationa!!y advcrtised valuc. As we have indicated above, Pioneer and Dual are subject to identical F. C. orders. We also enclosc a Dual confidential cost list* containing a reference to the nationa!!y advertised approximate values which is proposed to be used.

While we bclieve that such use is not in violation of the F. C. Order we would like to discuss the matter with you at your office, at your earliest convenience.

We would appreciate your advice as to when we may have an appointment.

V cry truly yours
T APLITZ & T APLITZ
Isl Rudolph Taplitz

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