But if you look really close and you pause the video, you’ll read that the phone is only free with a purchase of a 2-year contract. Is this false advertising or just really good marketing? Because technically the actual phone will be free on that day but you have to pay at least $100 for the two year
For starters I do not believe that this is false advertising. Most if not all mobile phone companies run promotions like this. There would be no reason for them to give you a free phone if you did not sign up for their service, this is common sense. Also, although the print may be small it does specify the deal in the ad.
I feel like companies do this all the time. Although it's a little different I remember when I bought my macbook it said you could receive a free printer. Well this free printer came with a catch, I had to pay the $150 for the printer up front, and then I would receive a rebate for the full amount six weeks later. This is just another example of how companies get you interested in their product or service.
Just remember, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
Have you guys encountered any "free" deals that are not really free?
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