When a small manufacturing company appoint an agent for a particular region ie Australia, is that company taking on any responsibility for that agent? As an example, if the agent goes broke/does the runner/gets kidnapped by Ugandan terrorists, is there any obligation for the parent company to honour the delivery's promised by the agent or is it simply "Hey, you can buy our shit through this guy" and "good luck"?
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I own a two and a half litre Commodore -
Depends on the circumstance between manufacture and seller. Are the agents buying and on-selling? -
The only thing I know about the relationship between agent and manufacturer is the fact that the agent is listed on the manufacturers website.I own a two and a half litre CommodoreComment
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Interesting question. I guess even if they were obligated to do something for you, there's no guarentee they will?Randy De Puniet has had more crashes than any other rider in the history of Grand Prix motorcycle racing.Comment
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Doesn't mean much. Did you lose coin?Comment
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No, just wondering what happens if shit hits fanI own a two and a half litre CommodoreComment
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In my experience, it all comes down to the agreement between manufacturer and agent. In some cases (most) the manufacturer will protect themselves and not let the agents reputation, poor business sense, fiscal activities etc etc, effect the original branding. Is the product being made off shore? (assuming it is)Comment
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Yes, English madeI own a two and a half litre CommodoreComment
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Id expect no, your contract of sale is between you and whoever else you made the agreement with. If the agent was a direct employee of the company, signing for the company, that would be different, but it doesnt sound like thats the case here. If the agent is a separate business acting as a reseller, the agreement between the agent and the manufacturer will have little/no bearing on your situation.
It would be worth discussing the situation with the manufacturer, but definitely want your facts straight before you do that (ie. not from me
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Depends on the contractural agreements between the agent and manufacturer.
As much as we all like to bitch about the financial industry, this is where it shines, protection for the consumer.Comment
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If he holds himself out as an agent and the manufacturer confirms that agency IMO the manufacturer is liable for the actions of its agent.
Enforcing it on the other side of the world is another matter...VT, VH & C43Comment
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I'd say you have a contract with the agent, not the manufacturer. If the agent goes arse up, you better hope they have insurance, or you have insurance.
What does your contract say?SkrrraaaarrrrrkComment
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My contract is me giving them a ton of cash and they gave me a reciept...I own a two and a half litre CommodoreComment
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_agency
An agent who acts within the scope of authority conferred by his or her principal binds the principal in the obligations he or she creates against third parties
Is your contract with the manufacturer or the agent only?
Get on to the manufacturer and ask for confirmation about what is going on. Ask them to confirm that XXX acts as their agent in Australia and is authorised to take money on their behalf.
That will tell you plenty about what is going on.VT, VH & C43Comment
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To answer the OP's question properly we need to know, as others have said, the arrangement between the agent and the manufacturer/supplier. No point in guessing.Richard's DatsunZ lappin LakesidZ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47OSh...&feature=g-upl
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