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Show (Continued from Page ith other representative per -- 1) price tag Items. Their original selection would have totaled over $1,000 When they balked at this, they were told they could select fewer Items. After some hesitation, they picked one major item at a price nearing $300 and were high given two sets of luggage valued at $20 each according to the price tag. Their decision was hurrledbecause the firms representative told them that they must make their decision then, they could not come back. Their bill, minus promised discounts, came to slightly more than $250. When the husband offered to write a check for the total amount, he was told to make only a token payment of $53 The balance, it was explained, should be paid after the sjc month trial period when satisfaction was guaranteed. Hypnotized, perhaps, by the f'aPld-flr- e presentation and after inflated build-u- p they signed the sales contract. w Later that evening, they began to think about their ex- perience -- - and decided they had made a mistake The next morning, the man returned to the sales office with the mechandlse An - suaded him to wait a day or two, then comeback. Per- haps youll change your mind, he was told. Wishing to be cooperative and suspecting nothing, he agreed. The next day a contract arrived from a local finance company. It said the balance would be due six months hence. When he went backo the sale company, he learned that his welcome was not so warm once his credit had cleared and he was firmly hooked. This time he was firmly told that he had three alternatives: 1.- ) He could keep the merchandise and pay. 2.- ) He could exchange his major purchase for an item of equal value. 3.- ) Or an $80 cancellation fee would be required to void the contract. Shocked, stunned and angry-h- e headed for the Better Business Bureau There a representative explained the awful triith. He had signed before he looked. It was a case of let the buyer beware. Unless could be misrepresentation proved in court, he learned he must pay. A visit to the county attorneys office confirmed this advice. He had been rooked, he felt, and it was legal. The Wxt day he wrote his check for the balance of the cancellation fee minus his original deposit -- - and made a mental note never to believe big promises again. The firm with which he dealt was incorporated about a year ago but has held a state sales tax license since 1957. About a year ago, also, sources told the Rocky Mountain Review that sales volume begian to climb Impressively. When the Rocky Mountain Review reporter called the company and represented herself as a contest winner, she was told to come in. Were open every night until 9 P.M, and oif Sa.twfday, to amke it easy for everyone to make it. Will I have to pay anything, she asked. No, its an advertising was the reply. campaign, What will I have to do? The telephone representation told here You look at pictures of household items for both men and women why we want the man to come. It will take only a half-hoand it will be a few minutes well spent. Besides the gift youll receive, theres a chance for other gifts which ur will be explained when you come in. Deputy County Attorney, Richard S. Shepherd said that unfortunately, the tactics are perfectly legal and many similar cases have been referred to his office. The problem, in the last analysis, is that people dont read a contract before they sign. He pointed out that without the couple the big build-u- p, would have shopped around before making a major purchase. They would have compared values and would have dealt with a merchant who valued their future patronage and would have allowed them to return the merchandise with no penalty. They just let themselves be conned, he said. Concerning the $80 cancellation fee, Mr. Shepherd said that they could fight the contract in court and might win--battorneys fees would be Ikore than the amount they were losing Theres lack of good faith but people should be sure of what theyre doing. He related experiences where rs secretly the last- - portion of the conversation as the contract was being signed, preparing themselves for ut tape-record- ed sharp-shoote- squawks that were sure to come. All law enforcement agencies watch these operations he said, but convictions are rare. The owners are well advised legally, sales pitches are memorized so that a representative will not accidentally make claims which could result in prosecution for fraud. Could Winners Chosen collection a ofTeJected politicos, nicely mounted in a informal setting slow down the travelers buck? nothing like No, no lt-w- that! Jack was just covering for Newsweek Probably some customers are satisfied but a like number are dissatisfied, he said explaining the whole operation before the Rocky Mountain Review staffer could go into details Weve had so many, complaints that if anybody "called before they signed the tact, we would recommend that that they do not buy. Magazine. Hes a moonlighter. A WONDER WHAT THEY MEAN BY THAT DEPARTMENT: Some people will do almost anything for their advertisers. Local paper, for instance, placed an ad headlined "All About Love right on the same page with local vice hassle stories. Seems kind of lewd, dont Probably not intentional See, we notice everything -- and nothing is too petty to tell. He a legitimate warred, survey doesnt sell anything or give anything away. The advice of the man who watchdogs trade practices in the Salt Lake area? Dont give any information if the caller is selling something They claim theyre advertising or taking a survey but theyre really selling. If you think? ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE Nice lady to nice younger lady, My dear, your children are wonderful Why, they look so so - so legitimate. giving Anything away, shut them off. Cottonwood First Annual Exhibit Draws 186 Entries )) traction? Hendrik Romeyn, secretary of the Better Business Bureau of Salt Lake City knows all about this particular plan and theyre Salt Lake County, Utah Page 7 ROCKY MOUVTAiy REVIEW Thursday , July 9, 196 1 Bureau Warns Read Bejore You Sign With Gimmicks, Giveaivays making contest? Grand affair! Three hundred people got scissors and started chopping up the ribbon when they opened Zions First National Bank branch at 4th South and 7th East. at first, we Startled thought the whole thing had gotten out of hand. A band of hoodlums from some savings and loan association may- be. We were relieved to learn that it was all part of the planned festivities. The directors just decided We only open a branch bank at 4th South and 7th East once, lets splurge a little and waste a foot or two of ribbon' Snip, snip chop, chop X whap! Some say there was amoral to the gesture and directors will reciprocate if you slow down on those payments. Mall-Revie- w Juried Art Show (Continued from Page 1) awarded $30 for merit in etching. Jurors Don Olson, George Fox and Beverly Mastrlm, all skilled artists themselves, examined the numerous works all day Monday and part of Wednesday afternoon. Some of the best paintings were by new artists, which Is very stimulating, said juror Don Olson. Besides the six cash winners, 15 paintings were selected as outstanding works and will be displayed in the center of Cottonwood Mall. All re- maining works will be on view in one of the vacant Mall stores Collectors and lovers of art will be glad to hear that most of the paintings are for sale and are available on easy terms. Art Show will hang in the Mall from July 9 to July 23. good Mountain Review Sponsored Mall-Rock- y mdbil Summer In WASTE NOT, WANT NOT Did you go to the confetti -- AltracU Much Brand New Talent H rf j Mrs. Alice Wilson, secretary, Cottonwood Mall Merchants Association, Intently examines the $60 oil winner entitled Sculptor by William J. Parkinson. Show drew 186 entries by over 96 talented Utah artists. HUM-M-- Mountain Cottonwood M Mrs Barbara Gogins, TOP PRIZE WINNER Review Art Show, points out .the fine details of the $100 first prize painting 1146 9th East 1635 East 33rd South by Lee Deffebach. Receiving the art lesson are Mr. and Mrs. Ray Andersen, 3 for IOC took to the outdoors for a picnic recently. A grand total of 1350 were LE NORE TURNBOW CR Senior age members of the Cottonwood pital Presbyterian returned Church recently from a camp conference at Cottonwood Tales W asatch ASSORTED FLAVORS Large Freshly Baked ANGEL FOOD CAKE . Mount Academy, Pleasant, Utah. Reverend R. David Steele, church minister, served as and for ONE PENNY receive Wix One Quart of ICE r. camp leader. Attending the meeting were: Don Farrell, Richard Sliockey, Dick Hertz, Gary Tobin, Ellen Jeanne Nowak, Hartsook, Sharon Jlaines, Linda Luck, Kathy Buffmire STAFF PICNIC It was just what the doctor ordered as 400 staffers and families of Cottonwood hosted by the Pink Ladies at the event, said Nell Haun, member of the voluntary group sponsors. Happy picnlcers were shuttled by a World War II bus from the hospital to the picnic area in Murray Park. Highlight of the day was the Judging of a quilt con- - Hos Beauty Salon t sun damage I ay b 1 2129 Cottonwood Mali Store Only E. Phone 21st South HU 4-31- 02 4070 South TREAT YOUR FAMILY TO SOFT, FILTERED WATER Highest Quality Poniei b Insure As you know, we try to fit your glasses for your greatest see ing comfort. Also, we take infinite pains to grind your lenses true to your doctors Portest Possible Prices MOM will like the sun bright whiteness her wash detergents . of the savings in soap and DAD will enjoy smoother, closer shaves without annoying skin irritation THE KIDS will actually look ftrA and change colors. Your hairy'-- color is conditioned against 4-- H WHATS COO KIN Cooking was the main topic at a Merry Home Makers We remove dyes BOTH FOR club meeting last week at the home of leader Mrs William E. Sackett, 787 East test, each division of the hospital contributed small quilts WILMAS CREAM 1 Valene Ottosen, 7, and sister, Sheri, 2, daughters GEE, SHERI, WHAT DO YOU THINK? of Mf and Mrs. Marvin Ottosen, 2729 Pebble Glen Circle, look over the merits of the $50 second place winner Cold Water Flat by David L. Omans. Presbyterian Seniors Return From Camp POPSICLES Thursday-Friday-Saturcf- M forward to bathing shampooing and glasses fit correctly. 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