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Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:31 pm

Resmed Policies Will Soon Effect CPAP Internet Buyers and Providers

We are compelled to inform you that effective October 1st, Resmed will impose new dealer limitations which will have a profound effect on all those who may be interested in buying Resmed products online. Here are the main points:

1. Resmed has chosen to grant only certain Internet CPAP providers permission to sell their products over the Internet. All other existing Internet providers will no longer be able to buy Resmed products.

2. Resmed is imposing price controls on all of their masks, humidifiers and machines sold over the Internet. This results in price increases for the consumer of 40% to 45% on average and in some cases much more. These price increases do not effect traditional "Brick and Mortar" CPAP providers.

3. Resmed will no longer allow the sale of their software products over the Internet.

Resmed has publicly stated that they are actively working to depress the sales of their products through Internet retailers. We advise anyone wanting to buy Resmed products from an Internet retailer to complete their purchases no later than Saturday, September 30, 2006. CPAP.com will offer Resmed products in October consistent with Resmed policies. Resmed pricing will be much higher and inconsistent with market forces and competitor's offerings.

After speaking with other manufacturers at the Medtrade Convention in Atlanta, it is clear that most are committed to building relationships with all CPAP patients and providers. We think that is the best way forward.

gracie97 · Post by **gracie97** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:05 pm

Would really like to hear Resmed's rationale for this move and also the CPAP.com folks' take on why they are doing this!

Could they have been pressured by the local medical equipment providers who felt the competition? On the face of it, that would seem peculiar as Resmed already has a very good share of the market and shouldn't need to bend to pressure from such DME's.

Vader · Post by **Vader** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:19 pm

um.....wasn't there already a thread for this, yesterday?

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 8:29 pm

Vader wrote:um.....wasn't there already a thread for this, yesterday?

Vader, if there was, I didn't see it. I don't check the boards daily and sometimes I miss things. I thought it was important so I posted it.

In advance, my apologies to anyone who may have seen this on this forum already. Had I known it was posted, I would not have done it again.

Nasty · Post by **Nasty** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:08 pm

Regarding Resmed,

I am no longer a guest. 10 years on cpap. doing better with Bipap Auto.

I believe that Resmed is in violation of Federal [United States] Law.

Restraint of competition.

Conspiracy to restrain competition.

Vote with your wallet if you choose.

But if you choose.

MULTIPLE, POLITE, COOPERATIVE CALLS TO YOUR UNITED STATES SENATORS.

MULTIPLE, POLITE, COOPERATIVE CALLS TO YOUR UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN AND OR CONGRESSPERSONS.

MULTIPLE, POLITE, COOPERATIVE FOLLOWUP REGARDING LETTERS TO YOUR FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS.

THE UNITED STATES JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SHOULD BE INFORMED OF THIS.

Look up Pennhurst State School and Hospital vs.Teri Lee Halderman et al on Google if you think the little guy can't win.

I am not an attorney, but I beleive Resmed has no legal leg to stand on.

If I am not mistaken, in The United States, it is a violation of federal law to restrain competitiion, it is also a violation of Federal Law to conspire to restrain competition.

The Justice Department should be informed.

Apple Smaple call and write your elected FEDERAL officials.

Do not ASSUME!!!

I would have been dead or been paralysed a long time ago if I assumed.

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Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Sep 26, 2006 9:14 pm

viewtopic.php?t=13796

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:33 am

Anonymous wrote:www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=13796

Yep, guest, but Vader already mentioned that (see second reply to THIS thread). But, again, thanks for pointing out that this, too, is a repetition. It was very helpful.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 4:33 am

Anonymous wrote:www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=13796

Yep, guest, but Vader already mentioned that (see second reply to THIS thread). But thanks for pointing out again that this is a repetition. It was very helpful.

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