[Mike P]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

For example, say that the owners of gas stations between Eastham and Welfleet "go out for beers on occasion" and agree on pricing that partially contributes to why gas is sometimes 30 cents greater in those two towns compared to off-Cape.

Because in all things fishing there are many choices, the consumer would not be negatively effected by a company like Van Staal telling retail stores the minimum price they can sell a reel. If the consumer doesn't want to pay $700 for a Van Staal, there are plenty of other choices.

That's exactly right.