Which of the following is not true of reverse auctions?

A. Retailers participate to get quality private-label merchandise at low prices.
B. Reverse auctions are common among commodities and seasonal products.
C. The retailer chooses the lowest bidder regardless of other factors.
D. Retail buyers provide a group of potential vendors with a specification for what they want.
E. There is one buyer, the retailer, and many potential sellers, the manufacturing firms.


Answer: C

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