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AGENT: ARVICE FISHER Port Perry - 985-7951 - 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE THOMSON "HEATING Air Condifioning Air Cleaners Power Humidifiers 410 Union Avenue Prince Albert 985-3365 FREE FURNACE CLEANING & 24 HOUR SERVICE TOOUR OIL CUSTOMERS Complete Parts Plan Call 985-3998 K- 1 "Don't let those beach beauties in the "after" vinced that the exerciser whatever action is necessary bullies kick sand in your Picture. , would change his life. to protect the consumer." face!" screamed the ad- He didn't completely trust Thousands of gullible However, the most ef- vertisement Pete Puny was the mail order business. He people like Pete fall for ex- fective way of putting \ reading. remembered those "giagt' travagant claims made by unethical operators out of "» "For a mere $20 we'll send ~~ Strawberry plants js father mail order companies every business is to let the public . you a fabulous exerciser. had once ordered. The year, In many cases they are know how to avoid them, he A Guaranteed to give you strawberries were no larger kissing their money good-bye. emphasizes. mighty muscles in 90 days."' than the ones purchased from '""We have taken action That doesn't mean that all . Pete was sick of looking the local grocery store. against mail order businesses mail order deals should be i like the skinny punk in the And tien there was the for exaggerated claims and shunned. Most mail order { photograph marked Weight-reducing tonic his deceptive advertising," says firms operate honestly; the J '"'before"' in the ad. He mother had bought by mail. Larry Grossman, Ontario's cautious consumer should be couldn't wait to look like the She hadn'tshed a pound. minister of consumer and able to avoid problems by barrel-chested he-man But he couldn't resist that commercial relations, 'and using common sense. { surrounded by bikini-clad tempting ad. He was con- ye) continue to take If it sounds too good to be OTS = [custom CARPENTRY E , s = Alterations - Repairs TERRY PAUL DRYWALLS & CEILINGS £ rs x Ba rs Photography Custom Fitted Work for your Cottage or Basement E Garage - Privacy Fences "30 Franklin St., Uxbridge - Also Repairs to your Home £ | Cedar & Pine Furniture } 852-6928 CALL: FRANCIS THERIAULT E : "ofl Over 25 Y E i i i 985-8569 or 985-8111 E Y Call 986-4708 ence Weddings-Portraits Early Mornings or Late Evenings. E | = | | DON FORDER ANTSDOG | | aii ies | & E INSURANC CRC IriG Re | Ma ANCE AGENCY SERVICES (Huey. TA and West 4 Line E ; miles east of Port P E 24 Water Street - Port Perry, Ontario 985-8471 Over 12 yrs., Clipping, 986-4771 ere! E Sraoning, All work : E : one by Owner- - No £ Trainees. The longest COMPTON CABLE T.V. Eg "TPA T. PATTON ASSOCIATES experienced groomer TV viewing E yf Residential Design Consultant in the Area. at its best £ | ---- Architectural Drafting TAUNTON at WILSON 985-8171 £ 4 . 296 Cochrane Street, Port Perry 985-2880. OSHAWA 728-5723 Box 73. Por! Per E Oshawa 725-8724. or Terry 4 MASONRY - BRICK | RETTRNIIIITN = ¥ 9 Block & Stone Work £ LAKEVIEW Fi : INTERIOR & EXTERIOR E 1% 18! S PLAZA ireplaces a Speciality - _ Also Paperhanging E Mario Brienza 985-2680 gov me 24! tial = - ilk Corner 7A & Water St. Joe Pedro - Oshawa 723-2590 £ ¥ SUBMARINE Call 985-7131 ; : £ _ . Mac Electronics Walter J. Brown £ . ' - SALES & SERVICE «CARPENTRY 3 T.V.'s & St . £ DON CORNEIL BOB POSTMA on np ns RENO: eo) Auctioneering Services CARPENTRY TOWERS . ETC. E Sales At Your Residence or MANCHESTER, ONT. Phone 985-3259 E ji i Kitchen Cupboards AX HWY. 7A & 12 Carnegies Beach Eg In Our. Auction Barn Vanities PHONE 985-8043 R.R. 3, Port Perry =] R.R.#1, LITTLE BRITAIN Renovations - r---- - E 1705) 786-2183 NESTLETON, ONT. 986-4636 £ le R.R. JONES [I £ SEPTIC TANK H. F. GRANDER | £ Ontario Land § . E Clarence's Mobile WES LANE PUMPING urvever 1 = Fully equipped to pump 30B Water Street South = WELDING Plumbi any kind of tank. PORT PERRY, ONTARIO £ ; _ Flumbing SEAGRAVE 985-3481 Phone: [416] 985-3600 E All phases o } and Heating Contracts Available £ Je Welding & Repairs E 1 Phone 985-2589 Port Perry 985-2473 £ i! = 985-2975 Wood & Metal GARY YOUNG £ | 1 Tr ANTIQUE PLUMBING HEATING | 2 . D E SMALL ENGINE HORSESHOEING & : 1 : : Pumps, Water Softners Eg | SALES & SERVICE HOOF TRIMMING Stripping & Dipping Salt, Filters & Rentals. £ i J Prompt attention. Con. 11 East Donna BROOKLIN- ONTARIO = 1 » A & ASMALL ENGINES Careful Workmanship Sucog Island Griffin 655-4936 8 Hwy. 12 North of Greenbank Bernie Gotham £ 985-8223 or 985-3963 985-2098 E £ E B gE : g E g g | $16.95 per yr. true, it probably is. That's probably the most important rule to remember when dealing with mail order firms. Nothing you order through the mail will put zip into your love life, prepare you for a glamorous cageer or give you a Raquel Welch-size bust. Don't be conned into buying material for get-rich- quick schemes. The mail order company is the only one that will get rich. Watch = out- for ads promising exciting em- ployment opportunities in foreign coutries. Often you receive only lists of com- panies, out-of-date want ads and tourist information. Comparison shop. Mer- chandise offered by a mail order house may be available at similar or lower prices in a local store. Pay attention to the fine print in the ad. Does ac- ceptance of the "special introductory offer" commit you to buy a specified number of books, records or make-up 'kits? Is a money-back guarantee provided? Because non-delivery of goods is a frequent com- plaint, you may want to contact the mail order firm. Many provide only a post office box number. So it's a good idea to find out the company's address before ordering. Check a company's reputation through your local Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau or the Canadian Direct Mail- Marketing Association. Remember that you're not responsible for unsolicited goods if you have no previous agreement with the company. If you didn't order it, you don'thave to pay for it. It's often wise not to send money with your order. Many reputable firms will accept C.0.D. orders. If you do send money, use cheques or money orders so you'll have a record of payment in case of problems. PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1977 -- 19 Careful consideration required when buying goods by mail Keep copies of the original ad, your order and the date you mailed it. If you have not received your order within a reasonable time or there is a problem with the mer- chandise, start by contacting the company. Delays may be caused by computer errors. If you're not satisfied with the company's explanation, get in touch with the Canadian Direct Mail- Marketing Association. Be aware of the special problems you may encounter when dealing with a company located in another country or province. Aside from mailing delays, you may have dif- ficulty getting your money back because of differing consumer legislation in other countries and provinces, Import duties, currency exchange rates and breakage in transit are other problem areas in dealing with foreign companies. You will probably have to pay shipping or postage rates. For further information contact the ministry's con- sumer services bureau nearest you. Regional offices: 143 Main St. E., Room 206, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 1G4. New Court House, Box 5600, Terminal A, 80 Dundas St. WW, London, Ontario, N6A 2P3 Ste. 102, 1673 Carling Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 1C4. 139 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G6. 555 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2H6. 250 Windsor Ave. 6th floor, Windsor, Ontario, NIA 6V9. 331 Regent St. S., Sudbury, Ontario, P3C4El. 66 Brock St. W., _ Uxbridge 852-5291 | -- -- pr-- Wa = Tmaa aa. AN A : D. THAPAR Denture Therapist Oshawa 579-8752 Whitby 668-7797 TT TRB] E : : 214 Dundas St. E., ; : 163 Simcoe St, £ = SEE Spel - x > FH