JB,

I don't see what you are so upset about. I didn't come away from the article thinking all rebate shops were a problem.

If Hegarty has a relationship with RGS it certainly gives them an advantage, but as long as he's not lying about them or anyone else there really is no problem. It seems wise that they would use that contact to seperate themselves from the pack. That's just business.

I believe it is now up to you and your partners to meet or exceed the standards of quality and disclosure required by the industry so that you can be are seen in a similar or better light. How you go about promoting that and overcoming the disadvantage is another issue.