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Apparatus and methods for enforcing purchase agreements

  • US 8,052,053 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2009
  • Issued: 11/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer readable memory storing instructions configured to direct a computing device to perform steps of:

  • establishing a buyer price for a first product, the buyer price being different than a retail price of the first product;

    establishing a redemption code which identifies the buyer price and the first product;

    charging a financial account for the buyer price; and

    charging the financial account for a penalty amount if the redemption code is received in connection with a purchase that does not include the first product, wherein charging the financial account for the penalty amount comprises;

    charging a retail price of a second product; and

    adjusting a rebate amount to be credited to the financial account.

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