Example Letter to Other Retailers

Name of owner, manager

Address

Date

Fellow Pet Industry Professional,

I am writing to you in search of facts and support in order

to halt what appears to be unfair practices on the part of

(number and name of participating companies). It seems these stores have produced and operated a "front" "wholesale operation" known as (Name if known) and other "drop-shipment" locales these last few years, selling only to themselves.

I question whether (name) is a legitimate distributor. Has anyone from these retailers approached you to become a possible wholesale customer? Have they attempted to provide you customer service as a wholesale customer? Is it your understanding that these people are legitimate wholesalers, such as (examples)?

My rationale for bringing up this issue up is noted in a letter to the suspected manufacturers involved. (copy enclosed). Are you aware of other manufacturers?

Please help me help our industry and hobby in (geographic area) by ensuring we are all playing the game by the same set of rules. If we cannot buy supplies and livestock for the same price, under the same set of terms and conditions, it may be expedient to urge honest dealings via a boycott of certain manufacturers. Please respond to my questions and let me know your thoughts and concerns. I will keep you informed.

Sincerely,

(your name)

(Title)