Many retailers have only a "few" items they advertise that are great deals. Its not technically bait and switch.(this is why they get away with this practice) It does have the same effect as bait and switch. Drives me up the wall also! As far as defective items like pants or BOOTS( I have had several pair of their high end $189.95 rubber boots that didn't last 3 months of walking the dog, let alone rugged hunting as advertised) The key is talking to the right person! If at first you don't get someone that is sympathic to your problem, hang up politely and call again! The reps have MUCH MORE leeway then they let on. If you persist in calling, sooner or later you have very good chances of finding a rep that is willing to help you out. NEVER, NEVER get ticked off and verbally abusive. It don't work! I can't tell you how many times this has worked for me over the last 40+ years! Sometimes they have actually substituted a better item for the same price as the missing "great deal"!!
