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Originally Posted by troutman
That is the interesting question here. What is the proper "balance" between consumer protection and buyer beware?
http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/tip...rading_Act.pdf
In Alberta, Unfair Trade Practice includes:
Representing that goods or services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style or model if that representation is untrue |
I already think that even advertisments and labeling get away with too much, never mind stunts like these. But it's just the world we live in, and it's probably more fair than it was years ago. The important thing as a consumer is to take everything with a massive grain of salt and understand that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
EDIT, as for how they work I think it's more the showmanship of the guy helping you out. IE pulling you in subtly, but importantly, different ways. Even different strengths. Yes there is a placebo effect IE the true meaning of the term placebo effect, not the company name or anything to do with the product) and yes a person is going to be more ready the second time, but I think most of it is in the guy doing the demonstration. Just like the old times shills and their wares from a bygone era.