Hearth & Home Furniture store advertises bedroom suites at a "Special Low Price of $599." When Ilene tries to buy one of the suites, Jill, the salesperson, tells her that they are all sold and no more are obtainable.Jill adds that Hearth & Home has other bedroom suites available for as low as $2,599.This is

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This scenario is an example of bait-and-switch advertising. Hearth & Home advertised a bedroom suite at a low price to attract customers but then claimed that they were sold out and tried to sell Ilene a more expensive suite. This is a deceptive practice used to lure customers into the store.

Hearth & Home Furniture Store Advertises Bedroom Suites at a "Special