Apparatus and methods for enforcing purchase agreements
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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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Abstract
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture and methods are provided for establishing (e.g., online) a buyer price for a first plurality of products. In one embodiment, the buyer price is lower than a retail price of the first plurality of products. A second plurality of products that the buyer has actually received during the subsequent transaction is determined. A penalty may be assessed if the first plurality of products does not correspond to the second plurality of products.
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1. A computer readable memory storing instructions configured to direct a computing device to perform steps of:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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