DealDash Perpetual Sale Database

TINA.org’s investigation found that DealDash promotes a perpetual sale on the purchase of bid packs on its website. Specifically, TINA.org tracked and recorded bid prices on DealDash.com every day from…

Hanna Andersson

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Hanna Andersson outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive…

J.Crew

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a J.Crew Factory store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…

Skechers

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Skechers outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…

Coach

TINA.org investigated price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, including at a Coach Outlet store, and found that it ran perpetual – and therefore fabricated and deceptive –…

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

Deceptive Outlet Pricing: The Never-Ending Sale

TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.

The Enduring Primacy of Retail Sales in an MLM Context

POST HIGHLIGHTS • Meaning of Amway rules (1979), especially the “70% rule” and subsequent deterioration • Koscot (1975), Omnitrition (1996), and BurnLounge (2014) provide seminal rulings on the determination of…

Policies

Multi-level Marketing: The Long and Short of It

The financial appeal of multi-level marketing companies attracts investors and swindlers alike.

DealDash

TINA.org investigated DealDash, one of the world’s largest penny auction websites, and determined that the company operated a form of illegal gambling and used deceptive marketing tactics to lure consumers to…

The Direct Selling Association on Pyramid Schemes: Truth and Truthiness

Guest blog by Peter Vander Nat and William Keep.

Seresto Flea and Tick Collars

False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Seresto flea and tick collars

H.R. 3409: Protecting Pyramid Schemes, not Consumers

Former FTC economist outlines issues with new “anti-pyramid” bill.

Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask

Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.

Sales on Art.com

August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. May 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the terms, class members may…

The Myth of Black Friday

Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?

What You Should Know about USANA

Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.

Why This Anti-Pyramid Scheme Bill is Outrageously Wrong for Consumers

POST HIGHLIGHTS • H.R. 5230 runs directly counter to 40 years of case law on pyramid schemes. • It obliterates the difference between distributor purchases for the business venture versus…

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.