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tirefires t1_jdjkvqp wrote

Hey guys, just a reminder that discussing fees/pricing among competitors can be seen as illegal price fixing. You need to figure out your cost of doing business and price your time accordingly without outside input.

https://www.ftc.gov/advice-guidance/competition-guidance/guide-antitrust-laws/dealings-competitors/price-fixing

>Antitrust scrutiny may occur when competitors discuss the following topics:
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>*Present or future prices
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>*Pricing policies
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>*Promotions
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>*Bids
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>*Costs
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>*Capacity
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>*Terms or conditions of sale, including credit terms
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>*Discounts
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>*Identity of customers
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>*Allocation of customers or sales areas
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>*Production quotas
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>*R&D plans

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