Questions: 1. Is it cheaper to buy from: a) Producer? Why? b) Wholesaler? Why? c) Retailer? Why? (Choose one). 2. Do we need wholesalers in the marketing channel? Why or why not? 3, Do we need retailers in the marketing channel? Why or why not? 4. Do producers sell products to consumers? Why or why not? 5. Do wholesalers sell products to consumers? Why or why not? 6) If you want to buy a lawn mower, where do you go? a) John Deer's factory in Cedar Falls? b) John Deer's factory in Waterloo? c) John Deer's dealer/implement? (Choose one). 7) Why a certain product is cheaper in retailer A, but not in retailer B? 8) Why a special order item is more expensive than a stocked item