Ravi Singh is working his way through college as an independent distributor of the Rapier Knife Co.The Rapier product line includes kitchen knives,hunting knives,and other special-purpose cutlery.Ravi makes sales presentations to potential customers in their homes.If a customer wants to make a purchase,Ravi buys the knives from Rapier and sells them to the customer at a markup.For example,Rapier's most popular knife is a chef's knife that Ravi buys for $25 and resells to the consumer for $50.Ravi is
A)part of a direct-to-customer channel.
B)engaged in direct marketing.
C)engaged in direct selling but is part of an indirect channel.
D)None of these answers is correct.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Many consumer product firms rely on direct selling,which involves personal sales contact between an individual consumer and a representative of the company (or an independent distributor of the company's products).Ravi is engaged in direct selling,but he is part of an indirect channel.

Ravi Singh Is Working His Way Through College as an Independent