How often have you seen an adverized price for a coin only to be told that that price is not valid. I called for a specified coin from a well known dealer only to be told that the advertized price was in error. The coin in question was a 1885 CC in NGC GSA holder MS white.for $ 325.00. Granted the price was below the market which is why I called for an order. However I feel if you advertise, than you should abide by what you promote. RANT - RANT - I feel better now. Dave
Probably not a bait and switch. That requires both having a priced item to get you into the store and being sold something different (which is it's intent) and not allowing you to get the item you came in for (usually it is said it is out of stock or sold out, sorry..... even if you came in first that day... It is never said, from my understanding that it was a mistaken price). But advertisers can blame a mistake in pricing and honestly say it was a mistake. You'd have to prove they did it on purpose. Some retailers let the items go for the price and then change it if they can or issue a correction in the paper or whatever, but I don't think they have to do this. You would perhaps have to prove intent to deceive. But it is frustrating for a shop to not honor their deal. I still remember having that issue with some stationary as a kid and feeling like it was such a rip-off. But these things happen, so... chalk it up to possible mistake.
I agree that it's not a "bait-n-switch" by definition; however, it's still frustrating. I understand how you feel. I had found a beautiful 1881 3cn PF66+ CAM CAC and "bought" it. The next day, I received an e-mail stating the coin had been sold earlier in the year and it wasn't supposed to be on the site. They offered a discount on my next coin purchase. I wanted a PF CAM for my type set and finally found one I liked. I was very disappointed.
It usually goes w/o saying, that a printed price list that includes a mistake, is not the fault of a dealer but of the entity that printed the list. Therefore the dealer can change his price at will. Technically not the dealers fault. Especially when advertising in a large trade magazine where the dealer has no control over editing. A list the dealer sends out on his own should be checked for mistakes beforehand, the same applies.
I won't buy anything coin wise graded unless they sell me the Ngc Pcgs # one I bid on or ordered. I have been down this road before it is no fun. Stick to number and all will be well.
