Absinth Co. specializes in manufacturing serial ATA cables and optical drives. These component parts are purchased by Belcom Inc., a hardware manufacturing company, and are assembled, along with other parts, in the manufacturing of personal computers. Edward already owns a personal computer, but he wants to upgrade his system. He only purchases the components he needs to revamp his system from a local dealer. Which of the following statements is true of this scenario?
A. The components Edward purchased were being sold as consumer goods in the aftermarket.
B. The market Absinth first introduced its products into is called the aftermarket.
C. The products Belcom purchased from Absinth were being sold as components in the aftermarket.
D. The market Edward purchased his component parts from is called the original equipment market.
Answer: A
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