Halachos of Marketing: Difference between revisions
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#Negotiating for a discount isn't lo tachmod or lo titaveh since the seller is willing to sell it at the right price and setting a price isn't a final decision rejecting the offer. However, if the seller says he is convinced of the price and isn't willing to lower it, negotiating or convincing that resort to empathy or emotion or the like are a violation of lo tachmod.<ref>Tradition 38:3 2004 article by Rabbi Aaron Levine p. 9-10</ref> | #Negotiating for a discount isn't lo tachmod or lo titaveh since the seller is willing to sell it at the right price and setting a price isn't a final decision rejecting the offer. However, if the seller says he is convinced of the price and isn't willing to lower it, negotiating or convincing that resort to empathy or emotion or the like are a violation of lo tachmod.<ref>Tradition 38:3 2004 article by Rabbi Aaron Levine p. 9-10</ref> | ||
#Soliciting for a charitable cause even using persuasive tactics isn't a violation of lo tachmod or lo titaveh since you are helping them fulfill a mitzvah. However, persisting and pestering a potential donor are onat devarim.<ref>Tradition 38:3 2004 article by Rabbi Aaron Levine p. 13</ref> | #Soliciting for a charitable cause even using persuasive tactics isn't a violation of lo tachmod or lo titaveh since you are helping them fulfill a mitzvah. However, persisting and pestering a potential donor are onat devarim.<ref>Tradition 38:3 2004 article by Rabbi Aaron Levine p. 13</ref> | ||
== Bakeries and groceries == | |||
#Since in bakeries the usual practice is to use tear weight it is dishonest to use net weight and charge customers for the weight of the packaging unless there is a sign clearly indicating this.<ref>Mishpatecha L’yakov 8:29</ref> | |||
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