The Court of Appeals decided that the credit-fixing agreement should not be characterized as a form of price fixing. The court suggested that such an agreement might actually enhance competition in two ways: (1) "by removing a barrier perceived by some sellers to market entry," and (2) "by the increased visibility of price made possible by the agreement to eliminate credit." Id., at 1099. - See more at: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/446/643.html#sthash.hdQNqgUh.dpuf