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The 5th Offence: Bait and Switch (Scenario 1)

 
Papa Onion and Mommy Onion saw a five seater family car on display in a Car Retail. Above it was an advertisement board stating, “Special Sale $88,000” They then went in to inquire, “It’s cheap. I’d like to take this car.” The salesman replied, “Sorry, it is out of stock right now.”
Papa Onion and Mommy Onion saw a five seater family car on display in a Car Retail. Above it was an advertisement board stating, “Special Sale $88,000” They then went in to inquire, “It’s cheap. I’d like to take this car.” The salesman replied, “Sorry, it is out of stock right now.”
 
Papa Onion asked, “I can place an order. When will it be back in stock?” The salesman refused and said, “Don’t place any order. You have to wait for three to four months before the new cars come in. If it is urgent, how about purchasing this seven seater van?”
Papa Onion asked, “I can place an order. When will it be back in stock?” The salesman refused and said, “Don’t place any order. You have to wait for three to four months before the new cars come in. If it is urgent, how about purchasing this seven seater van?”
 
Papa Onion and Mommy Onion shook their heads together, “We just want the five seater family car. It’s not urgent. I’m just going to place an order. Please let me know when the car comes in.”
Papa Onion and Mommy Onion shook their heads together, “We just want the five seater family car. It’s not urgent. I’m just going to place an order. Please let me know when the car comes in.”
 
The car retail staff shook his head, “Our company policy does not accept order in advance for this car. Please get the seven seater. It’s in stock right now. Also, it’s more spacious with comfortable seats. ”
The car retail staff shook his head, “Our company policy does not accept order in advance for this car. Please get the seven seater. It’s in stock right now. Also, it’s more spacious with comfortable seats. ”