Can I arbitrarily charge two customers a different price for identical service?
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Can I arbitrarily charge two customers a different price for identical service?
Asked on December 30, 2014 under Business Law, Colorado
Answers:
Edward Carlstead / The Carlstead Law Firm
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Always get a legal opinion from a lawyer admitted to the bar in your state.� The nature of your business, how you advertise it, how you quote prices, and how you have historically charged customers are all relevant factors should someone make a formal complaint about your charges.� Be especially careful if your service requires a license and if there is a regulatory agency governing your industry.
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
So long as there was no deception or fraud involved (which includes you not changing a posted, advertised, or quoted price which was the price that drew the customer in and upon which they relied), no breach of an agreement or contract, and you are not distinguishing between them based on a discriminatory reason (such as based on race), then yes, you may--there is no law requiring identical pricing for all customers.
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