tying
- Refers to a practice where a seller conditions the sale of one product on the buyer's agreement to purchase a separate product
- The electronics store was accused of tying when they insisted that consumers buy an extended warranty along with the television.
- The vendor was investigated for tying when it was discovered he wouldn't sell the software without the customer also buying the complementary hardware.
- Tying can be considered anti-competitive when larger corporations force consumers to purchase additional unwanted products.
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