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9.9 cent Long Distance Calling Anytime!

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From: Chris Gunn
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 1996 00:00
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 RJ> Fm IntrNet:  jennett@svpal.svpal.org  [biz.misc]

 RJ> : Pay only 9.9 cents per minute Anytime, Anywhere in the US!
 RJ> : Sign up today...No Start-up fees, No Minimums, No Gimicks!

 RJ> Isn't 9.9 cents a gimmick? Why not just call it 10 cents?

Howdy Rex,

The real problem is they rarely prorate in or mention the monthly charge to use
their long distance service.  Failing to disclose all of the charges involved is not just a gimick, it's called fraud.

Very few folks here understand the laws regarding how you may legally represent a product or service.  As a result, they put themselves in a very awkward position and in some cases end up being prosecuted for their lack of knowledge.

Chris
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From: Chris Gunn <chris_gunn@bizynet.com>
Subject: 9.9 cent Long Distance Calling Anytime!
Date: 1996/07/10
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