False advertising by Toronto Sun and Adidas

Jul 1st, 2021 12:03 pm

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DHWestview [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2019; 1328 posts; 342 upvotes

Jul 1st, 2021 12:03 pm

False advertising by Toronto Sun and Adidas

So I'm reading this ad today in the Sun, I get all excited thinking I can get a brandnew pair of Stan Smith's for $110 minus 40% off. I get to the Adidas site and what do I see............

I've reported both companies to the competition bureau

Last edited by DHWestview on Jul 1st, 2021 3:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Jul 1st, 2021 12:45 pm

#2

Kiraly: Deal Expert; Jan 9, 2011; 17126 posts; 23677 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 1st, 2021 12:45 pm

Yeah that's pretty slimy. The shoe they decide to show in the photo is one of "some exclusions apply" and don't get the discount.

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Jul 1st, 2021 3:16 pm

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rcmpvet: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2014; 2774 posts; 2081 upvotes; Just Moved To Somewh…

Jul 1st, 2021 3:16 pm

Well, seeing that I do not have Facebook or Gmail and refuse to use my own Email account I was unable to make a post on the advertisement's page. Maybe this should be done by those that can do so. This is what I was going to post on the Sun's Advertisement:

What sort of sale/advertising is this?? 40% off, they showcase a pair of Stan Smith shoes and when you go to make a purchase lo and behold this 40% DOES NOT/NOT apply to these shoes.

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Jul 1st, 2021 5:42 pm

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DHWestview [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2019; 1328 posts; 342 upvotes

Jul 1st, 2021 5:42 pm

I emailed the Sun and it looks like they removed the ad because I cant find it on their site anymore

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Jul 1st, 2021 6:09 pm

#5

your best bet: Deal Addict; Aug 21, 2010; 1574 posts; 799 upvotes; toronto

Jul 1st, 2021 6:09 pm

thats one ugly shoe,lucky you did not buy it anyway

No advertising in avatars or sigs

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Jul 1st, 2021 6:51 pm

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Pardon: Deal Fanatic; Aug 10, 2019; 7254 posts; 46239 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 1st, 2021 6:51 pm

Globe and Mail also ran the same ad.

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Jul 1st, 2021 6:53 pm

#7

DHWestview [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2019; 1328 posts; 342 upvotes

Jul 1st, 2021 6:53 pm

Pardon wrote: ↑ Globe and Mail also ran the same ad

Did they take it down??

Jul 1st, 2021 6:55 pm

#8

kr0zet: Deal Fanatic; Jan 16, 2011; 7205 posts; 9218 upvotes; The NORTH

Jul 1st, 2021 6:55 pm

A news outlet with clickbait? Shocked, SHOCKED I say!

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Jul 1st, 2021 6:58 pm

#9

Pardon: Deal Fanatic; Aug 10, 2019; 7254 posts; 46239 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 1st, 2021 6:58 pm

DHWestview wrote: ↑ Did they take it down??

It was posted on twitter. I wasn’t interested in the sale so I do not know if it’s still posted.

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Jul 1st, 2021 8:57 pm

#10

DHWestview [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2019; 1328 posts; 342 upvotes

Jul 1st, 2021 8:57 pm

kr0zet wrote: ↑ A news outlet with clickbait? Shocked, SHOCKED I say!

Thats not just clickbait though, thats downright false advertising (which is illegal)

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Jul 2nd, 2021 2:10 am

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ALLCAPS: Deal Addict; Jan 3, 2014; 3222 posts; 2967 upvotes; Vancouver(ish)

Jul 2nd, 2021 2:10 am

your best bet wrote: ↑ thats one ugly shoe,lucky you did not buy it anyway

...but they're popular,so I must get it...

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Jul 2nd, 2021 3:05 am

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Spinner: Deal Fanatic; Sep 19, 2002; 6555 posts; 6729 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 2nd, 2021 3:05 am

Nothing in the ad says that specific shoe is on sale.

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Jul 2nd, 2021 5:53 am

#13

GeeCee: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2004; 2731 posts; 2116 upvotes; Vancouveresque

Jul 2nd, 2021 5:53 am

Oh man, if you think what's in the advertisements of the Sun is bullshit, wait until you see the actual articles..

Nobody cares which exploitative corporations you give your money to every month. Get that crap out of your signature.

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Jul 2nd, 2021 7:28 am

#14

rcmpvet: Deal Addict; Oct 13, 2014; 2774 posts; 2081 upvotes; Just Moved To Somewh…

Jul 2nd, 2021 7:28 am

DHWestview wrote: ↑ Did they take it down??

Ad is still there as of the time of this posting. https://torontosun.com/shopping-essenti ... ewide-sale

Note the link whereby you can post a comment.

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Jul 2nd, 2021 7:32 am

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smartie: Deal Guru; Dec 5, 2006; 14203 posts; 9566 upvotes; Markham

Jul 2nd, 2021 7:32 am

Do you guys feel it's odd that no hockey news in their trending section ?

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Jul 2nd, 2021 8:03 am

#16

mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 8984 posts; 6004 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 2nd, 2021 8:03 am

Spinner wrote: ↑ Nothing in the ad says that specific shoe is on sale.

Seems like the Sun writer “Randi Mann” took some liberties by stating that it was “everything on sale” without actually investigating the fine print.

Great for getting clicks though…

Jul 2nd, 2021 8:07 am

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BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6635 posts; 7283 upvotes; GTA

Jul 2nd, 2021 8:07 am

mrweather wrote: ↑ Seems like the Sun writer “Randi Mann” took some liberties by stating that it was “everything on sale” without actually investigating the fine print.

Great for getting clicks though…

I bet he gets the ladies easily with that name

c'mon get happy!

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Jul 2nd, 2021 8:16 am

#18

mrweather: Deal Fanatic; Aug 29, 2011; 8984 posts; 6004 upvotes; Mississauga

Jul 2nd, 2021 8:16 am

Lol, maybe. But a first name ending in an “i” is often a woman’s name.

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:01 am

#19

BernardRyder: Deal Fanatic; Jun 16, 2009; 6635 posts; 7283 upvotes; GTA

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:01 am

mrweather wrote: ↑ Lol, maybe. But a first name ending in an “i” is often a woman’s name.

I bet she gets the ladies easily with that name

c'mon get happy!

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Jul 2nd, 2021 10:37 am

#20

DHWestview [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 19, 2019; 1328 posts; 342 upvotes

Jul 2nd, 2021 10:37 am

Spinner wrote: ↑ Nothing in the ad says that specific shoe is on sale

It actually does. You dont read very well.
It says: "Adidas has a sitewide sale. Save 40% off of all things Adidas".

If it had said "some things Adidas" they would be in the clear

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