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6352 Chapters12-13 Fall12
6352 Chapters12-13 Fall12
Full Service
Self Service (delivery,
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5
Steps in Setting Price Policy
1. Select the pricing objective
2. Determine demand
3. Estimate costs
4. Analyze competitors’ costs, prices, and offers
5. Select a pricing method
6. Select the final price
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Step 6: Selecting the Final Price
• Factors to consider:
– Impact of other marketing activities
– Company pricing policies
– Gain-and-risk sharing pricing
– Impact of price on other parties
Brokers or Agents
Distributors or Wholesalers
Retailers or Dealers
Ultimate Buyers
Channel selection from a Consumer Perspective
iTunes Local
Record
Store
Wal-Mart
Amazon
Best Buy