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Show November 30, wgficlhi feir During the Christmas season it is human nature to be more compassionate, eager to respond to other people, and kindness prevails. However, any scam that is good the rest of the year is better around Christmas. The con artists usually use the "goodwill toward all'? for their own advantage. The con artist takes advantage of you wherever you are. Beware of the street vendor who is usually unlicensed and has a very expensive item that he is making a real sacrifice on for one reason or another. It may be stolen merchandise. Door-to-doDoor-to-do- caution or salespersons are usually or busier at this time of year. They are selling everything you might want and save you a trip to a business, particularly in the "mad rush of Christmas shopping." Exercise caution. The trip may have been less costly. Make certain a subscription to a magazine will not cost you more over a long period of time than if you bought it off the newsstand. Examine carefully any contract you put your name on. Read the fine print. You'll be bound by that contract unless you do not receive the goods or services. Always bear in mind that any purchase or as a exceeding $25, if sold result of a telephone call or materials received through the mails with free offers, must offer a recision right and the is time period midnight of the day purchased to midnight of the third day. This should be stated on the contract or on a separate sheet with full instructions on how to cancel, name and address of the salesperson and date of the sale. door-to-do- or 72-ho- ur Check the 'charity' At this time of year a knock at the door may mean a visit from someone asking for money for some charitable cause or another. Be sure the organization receives your donation and not those who are doing the collection. Before giving, consider asking these questions: Does the solicitor have identification including the name and address of the benefiting organization? Is the solicitor a volunteer employee of the benefiting group or working for a rtnsfi! Aa-ADK- promoter? If the solicitor is selling such merchandise as candy or magazines, is it made clear as to how much goes to the sponsoring organization? Will the solicitor accept a check made out to the organization instead of an individual? And finally, will the solicitor provide a source for obtaining further information? Over the phone pleas Charitable organizations may also solicit often request donations for merchandise made by the handicapped or magazine subscriptions with the proceeds benefiting a charity. Before promising to give money, prospective donors should ask the following questions: Does the caller immediately or on request provide identification including the name of the sponsoring organization and the purpose of the call? Will the solicitor give information on how to obtain more details on the charitable organization? Is the solicitor sufficiently and willing to answer reasonable questions? Is the solicitor willing to put the request in writing? If the charitable organization makes its appeal for charity through the mails, be sure to check the following: . Does the appeal make a clear statement, purpose and need? Is it easily understood and not disguised as a bill or invoice? Does it make it clear that there is no obligation to pay for or to return any enclosed unordered items such as stamps, key rings, l Basement Specials Pendleton Shirts totalis 2WVo On Each Patterns Gloseouts Reg. $1.50 to $3.50 Now While They Last 2f$!.25 $15.98 Values Girls & Boys Oxfords Broken Sizes. While They Last Men's Jeans Nice Assortment of Styles. Good Sizing Dresses it Pair Men's Pullover Shirts Sweat Shirt Type Reg. up to 20.00 $(o)39 (Q) Outing Flannel Now Hooded Pile Fur Fancy or Plain. Reg. $1.79 to $1.98 Value SAVE TODAY AT 11 19 Yard Save Big Odds and Ends Men's Boot Cut Sportswear Levis Save Complete Stock Girls Denim w Off Each Pair en's Warm Flannel Cloth Reg. $16.00 Value For This Event Only Only Pahr Special Purchase Reduced Reg. $16.00 Value. Good Run of Size Plains or Fancies. Save (Next to Grand Central on Riverdale Road) Price (Girls' Goats Pants 392-705- 1 12 Basement Special Sizes 12 to 20 Reg. 34.00 G "Special Gijto for Spcsis! People Nov One Group include an address to write for further information? Does it indicate that donations are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes? The legitimate business with which most of us have dealings within our own individual communities are in the vast majority. Only a few are not honest. Some may exaggerate more than others. But in this area a consumer would do well to acquaint himself , or herself with protective measures. Shoes Odds and Ends. Values $1100 to $24.00 Each Now SflKOO Ladies Pairs Ladies Only Pair One Rack Only Gezn-U- p CO :: Does FOR WE ARE THE FIRST AND ORIGINAL-SOMETHINEVERYBODY - OUT OF THE ORDINARY GIFT STORE VISA9 D3Wo Top Values For Him well-inform- ed etc? Page 25 B&B DEPT.' STORE Save funds over the telephone. At Christmas time, callers IF ;KH con HILL TOP TIMES 1979 On Each Piece Pants, Jackets, Tops, Etc. Shoe Dept. - Ken's Western Bootschoose Nice selection to n 99 Intent Dept. Ilocdcd Sweeter end Booties to Hatch from Reg. 7.88 Save U3W 11 on each Each |