Gray Markets Can Be a Challenge to Marketers Because

question 141

Multiple Choice

Gray markets can be a challenge to marketers because:

• A) they are just as illegal as black markets.
• B) they may tarnish the manufacturer's image.
• C) they are legal in some states and illegal in others.
• D) consumers are against them,but retailers support them.
• E) None of these.

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