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We are regressing as a species. (lemmy.today)
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[–] 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I remember some teacher at school saying that selling something below cost was illegal in Germany. Unfortunately I don't know if that is true and I never got to ask him about consoles.

Could have made a huge difference on the console market if enforced.

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  • [–] 18 points 3 months ago

    A quick Google suggests selling at a loss in order to undercut competition is illegal, but selling at a loss to be a loss leader, or as a temporary sale (e.g. to clear inventory) is allowed. And apparently this is why Walmart failed in Germany; undercutting competitors until they go out of business is their primary tactic.

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