Tim buys a high-powered tool from Binford Tools to use on the construction of his own garage.Binford Tools provides a full warranty on the tool for the first six months.To pay for the tool,Tim signs a negotiable promissory note which contains the FTC Notice.Binford properly negotiates the note to First Finance.Within three weeks,the tool stops working and Binford refuses to repair or replace it.In the meantime,First Finance demands payment from Tim.Under the Federal Trade Commission rules,this consumer credit situation means First Finance can:
A) collect if it is a holder in due course.
B) collect if it is not a holder in due course.
C) collect whether or not it is a holder in due course.
D) not collect.

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The FTC Notice allows consumers to assert claims and defenses against any holder of the note, meaning Tim can refuse payment to First Finance due to the tool's failure and Binford's refusal to honor the warranty.

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