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Old 05-31-2006, 01:45 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by feersum
I don't think so, because it probably wouldn't be subsidized by long term subscription contracts with publishers and such.

Well, I have a tendency to disagree.

The b2b orders should be 'volume' users (although a sole proprietorship would probably qualify as b2b even with QTY1). In electronics, higher volume nearly always leads to a lower price on components. By September, iRex might be willing to pass that savings to consumers and keep margins constant rather than increasing.

I would also point out that from a marketing perspective consumers may not be willing to pay the b2b price (think Saturday stay overs for airlines or weekend rates for hotels) as businesses can justify the expense based only on ROI.

SO, my guess is a lower price by September (another poll, anyone).
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