> But Apple conveniently took steps to prevent you from leaving their shop, so they can charge whatever they consider a fair price.
This is the part that is monopolistic.
Kroger collecting money when Bryer sells ice cream in their store is fine. Kroger prohibiting Bryer from selling ice cream else where is not.
This should honestly blanketly apply; as-in Bryer should not be allowed to enter a contract with Kroger where they'll only sell ice cream at Kroger. Bryer can choose not to sell at other grocery stores but it should never be a contractual requirement.
> You cannot rationally defend this, jurisdictions worldwide are suing Apple for this, because it's a blatant racket. It is indefensible.
Even if Bryer's ice cream was zero-margin, if you go into Kroger's store to buy it then Kroger is entitled to some compensation. The practice of collecting a commission from products you are an intermediary for is highly defensible. The practice of prohibiting others from selling their own goods to people not under your control is not (i.e Schools can ban an ice cream vendor from visiting a school).
This is the part that is monopolistic.
Kroger collecting money when Bryer sells ice cream in their store is fine. Kroger prohibiting Bryer from selling ice cream else where is not.
This should honestly blanketly apply; as-in Bryer should not be allowed to enter a contract with Kroger where they'll only sell ice cream at Kroger. Bryer can choose not to sell at other grocery stores but it should never be a contractual requirement.
> You cannot rationally defend this, jurisdictions worldwide are suing Apple for this, because it's a blatant racket. It is indefensible.
Even if Bryer's ice cream was zero-margin, if you go into Kroger's store to buy it then Kroger is entitled to some compensation. The practice of collecting a commission from products you are an intermediary for is highly defensible. The practice of prohibiting others from selling their own goods to people not under your control is not (i.e Schools can ban an ice cream vendor from visiting a school).