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Show mmuART i. ti'NTiAY. .JIMS i na.tu iHlfl m SunoV Herald 9A URGENT WARNING IN CENTRAL UTAH TO CARPET BUYERS F .. p-.f- fl.;', j. y jq jl P T L 1 li i fft 'i&i OTAj has come to our attention that certain firms are selling carpet in an unethical and misleading fashion in Central Utah. The It "f air.. MP method of operation is usually a heavy direct mail or telephone solicitation followed by a personal call -- or a door to door selling 1 campaign. Extravagant claims are made as to possible savings (by passing the middleman, etc.,) and the quality of the carpeting which will be supplied. The sales men claim to represent with names similar to or vhich could - . firms conjure association with large reputable business firms in the United States. In many T cases, unsuspecting householders or building conrtactors are signing a conditional sales contract to purchase inferior carpeting at an inflated price, supposedly guaranteed by a firm that may no longer be in business in the next few months. In most instances the guarantee has applied to installation only. We would like to take this opportunity to warn householders that if they are approached they should take the following steps: HERE IS WHAT 1 Make surt that you ar dealing with an established, reputable retail ttore whose integrity you are sure of. The reputable carpet mills in America stand solidly behind the ethical established retailer to assure customer 2 3. Beware of telephone solicitors whom you cannot Do identify. not be rushed into signing a contract simply because "this is your last Investigate opportunity." before you invest. YOU SHOULD DO! r. 4j 5. 6. your yardage and price per square yard. Beware of other pricing methods. Ask the salesman Beware of any individuals who try to make you think you are getting something for nothing. The only thing you may be getting is a costly lesson. to show license tradesman's a you for your area, or call your local police department. Know This nessage is sponsored If in doubt, phone any ef the reputable furniture or floor covering firms listed below. a s a public service in cooper- ation with the following floor covering retailers, but is not to be construed as a recommendation or in- dorsement of any particular firm. Fashion Carpet 271 Draperies 560 W. State Road, Am. Fork Clawson Interiors & 756-407- 6 West Center, Provo, Phone 213 S. Main, Springville, Phone 489-562- 1 Jack Duckett Appliance and Furniture Co. 312 S. Univ. Ave., Provo Phone 373 8050 Phone 373-353- 4 Orem, Phone 225-414- W, Provo Phone 373-213- 200 N. 200 W., Provo 3 Phone 207 N. 100 W., Provo Phone 373-870- 0 Utah Valley Builders Supply, Inc. 485 N. State, Orem 373-260- Phone 225-330- 0 0 Sessions Furniture Tregeagle's Finer 1 4 798-236- Central Square 264 N. 100 W., Provo Floor Coverings Royal Vista Home Supply 480 N. 200 Sp. Fork, 225-248- 9 Taylor's, Inc. 0 Nelson Paint, Glass and Floor Coverings 538 S. Mcin, Orem Sears Taylor Carpets Granite Furniture Hiway 91 North, Provo Friels, Inc. 373-955- 940 E. 450 N., Provo Phone 374-166- Phone 374-160- 0 Zion Upholstering Co. 1 1480 S. State, Provo 373-166- 0 |