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The situation is more intricate when their capacity levels are intermediate, in which case the equilibrium channel structure is influenced by the substitution effect and the consumers\u2019 channel preference. A higher capacity level does not necessarily incentivize a retailer to open group-buying channel. When given the authority, the retailers under strong competition pressure prefer to commit to regular prices over tailoring regular prices to fit the channel structure. Circumstances exist in which both retailers strategically open GB channels but keep them inactive by inducing all consumers to only buy from regular channels. Moreover, the sequence whereby the retailers follow to set regular prices and decide on GB channels is inconsequential on market equilibrium. 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