Several people have expressed concern about the pricing of this pump and how to manage if others are discounting it. It is important that we all communicate with our sales reps about this because I have been told by my rep. that M-d -l- "will not tolerate" any discounting of this equipment. This is verbatam from her. I have also called the main office number and have been told the same thing. Their intent is that no one charge less than the suggested retail price. There are certainly manufacturers of other products (purses, watches) which do not allow discounting so this is legal business practice. I have been told that if anyone is discounting, whether it is a storefront or someone in private practice out of a home, (s)he should be alerted to this policy. Apparently, Medela will step in if this policy is not followed by a pump rental station. It will be wonderful if they do what they say they will do and then everyone will be on a level playing field! Judy Eastburn,. B.S. IBCLC Private Practice, Dallas, Tx.