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<blockquote data-quote="candrpotts" data-source="post: 2209892" data-attributes="member: 8150"><p>no the 3-tier system isn't about tax collection. It makes taxing easier but it specifically prevents major chains from coming in and establishing a "monopoly ". </p><p></p><p>selling liquor in both independent and major retailers can work IF your state's system is set up that way and everyone has evolved / adjusted to that system. </p><p></p><p>Yes the tobacco system is very different from the alcohol system in that I think the chains and the local smoke shops buy from the same wholesalers. Walmart can tolerate a much smaller markup than your local cigar store. </p><p></p><p>Your local liquor stores, if they want to remain competitive, must listen to their customers and carry what that area wants. I can carry just what I like but I wouldn't be in business for long. I can target a market by carrying certain kinds of wines or liquor but I really have to be careful not to alienate the "neighborhood". If I were as big as as Byron's, I could carry a much wider variety and sell some slower moving stuff. It's a fine line to walk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="candrpotts, post: 2209892, member: 8150"] no the 3-tier system isn't about tax collection. It makes taxing easier but it specifically prevents major chains from coming in and establishing a "monopoly ". selling liquor in both independent and major retailers can work IF your state's system is set up that way and everyone has evolved / adjusted to that system. Yes the tobacco system is very different from the alcohol system in that I think the chains and the local smoke shops buy from the same wholesalers. Walmart can tolerate a much smaller markup than your local cigar store. Your local liquor stores, if they want to remain competitive, must listen to their customers and carry what that area wants. I can carry just what I like but I wouldn't be in business for long. I can target a market by carrying certain kinds of wines or liquor but I really have to be careful not to alienate the "neighborhood". If I were as big as as Byron's, I could carry a much wider variety and sell some slower moving stuff. It's a fine line to walk. [/QUOTE]
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