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Re: thetoyshop.com (Entertainer) glitch
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Mon, 6 Mar 2000 18:48:27 GMT
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They did this before and everyone forgave them
Wonder if they will this time.

I noticed this too, but did not order. Interestingly, after the last time I
was told, by the staff, that the whole thing actually resulted in extra
trade for them. The reasons for this is are clear. The cynic in me thinks
that perhaps this time was a rouse to boost trade. But I'm sure this would
not be the case? If it were the case, would it be legal?

Scott A



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  Re: thetoyshop.com (Entertainer) glitch
 
(...) IANAL, but it looks, to me, like "bait and switch" which is illegal in some places. Ben Roller (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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  thetoyshop.com (Entertainer) glitch
 
Anyone notice that thetoyshop.com had another pricing glitch at the weekend with lego sets (the only thing I looked at ) on offer for 1/10th of their proper price? Most of their special offer sets were listed at 1/10th the price. e.g. 8448 super car (...) (25 years ago, 6-Mar-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)

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