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Yes, the situation you describe would be price fixing and would be illegal pursuant to anti-trust laws. Price fixing is basically a conspiracy between two (or more) sellers with the purpose to coordinate pricing for their mutual benefit. The situation you decribe fits that definition even without exact details being agreed upon. The agreement need only be implied.

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Expert:	TJG, Esq.
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Answered:	4/17/2009

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