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Originally Posted by JackVette 
When the serial number was available, I'd immediately call SHARP to verify. I'd pay by credit card and if there was a problem use my leverage there.
I may be using the wrong words, but Pioneer is VERY clear. Purchasing a product from a non authorized source invalidates the warranty:
"IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS"."
When the serial number was available, I'd immediately call SHARP to verify. I'd pay by credit card and if there was a problem use my leverage there.
I may be using the wrong words, but Pioneer is VERY clear. Purchasing a product from a non authorized source invalidates the warranty:
"IF THIS PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS"."
^^^ Rules about manufacturers warranties have been talked about for years on here. This question has been asked many times and usually ends with, name one person who has a dated invoice, with a rolling invoice number, from a legitimate business ( Can be looked up on any state website ) that has been denied warranty rights ??? In all truth the federal Government oversees warranties in the US, www.ftc.gov .
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Any rule written can be broken, I know if BB rep sells if for less than $9999. they would probably be fired afterward or at least written up if the right person found out..Originally Posted by Speakerphile
While what you posted is accurate, for the most part. There are a few points that are not. Panasonic does not have any models that fall under a "UPP" program. Also, an employee would not be fired for breaking UPP pricing. Maybe if they continually acted with disregard for the policy, but that is another reason entirely. The giant stick that manufacturers hold over retailers with UPP programs is that violations can start with losing funding for in-store sales, and go as far as a manufacturer ceasing to do business with said retailer. Amazon and Crawford's can sell this TV for less because they are not dealers, therefor the threat of penalties does not apply to them. The only reason they have inventory is because distributors are selling, or at least did sell, product to them against Sharps wishes. The other possibility is that they are purchasing gray-market product from authorized dealers at severely discounted rates. It is doubtful that Amazon is doing this, but I wouldn't be surprised if that is where Crawford's inventory is coming from.
While what you posted is accurate, for the most part. There are a few points that are not. Panasonic does not have any models that fall under a "UPP" program. Also, an employee would not be fired for breaking UPP pricing. Maybe if they continually acted with disregard for the policy, but that is another reason entirely. The giant stick that manufacturers hold over retailers with UPP programs is that violations can start with losing funding for in-store sales, and go as far as a manufacturer ceasing to do business with said retailer. Amazon and Crawford's can sell this TV for less because they are not dealers, therefor the threat of penalties does not apply to them. The only reason they have inventory is because distributors are selling, or at least did sell, product to them against Sharps wishes. The other possibility is that they are purchasing gray-market product from authorized dealers at severely discounted rates. It is doubtful that Amazon is doing this, but I wouldn't be surprised if that is where Crawford's inventory is coming from.
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