THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, OCTObER 11, 2024 Page 9 BBB Reports: False advertising and price gouging are unfair and illegal P eople often fi nd that the cost of high-demand items skyrockets during popular events or emergencies, such as ice storms, severe cold snaps, power outages, hurricanes, fl oods or other types of disasters. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) often receives reports about the frequency of scams involving sought-after items, such as high prices on gas, water or hotel rooms after a natural disaster or during a popular event. Some states’ Offi ce of the Attorney General have initiated state pricegouging laws, which automatically go into eff ect during a declared state of emergency to prevent businesses from overcharging customers. “Price gouging” is a term meaning when a seller spikes the prices of goods, services or commodities to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair and is considered exploitative, potentially to an unethical extent. The best way to avoid price gouging is to plan ahead, if possible, and have the necessary supplies you need before a disaster. BBB warns businesses to avoid the temptation to raise prices during popular events BBB | SEE Page 16 Over 51 5-Star Reviews on Google & Yelp! (857) 417-1936 / Contact@vtechautoservices.com Check Engine Light On? We Can Help! Our Services include: * Tune-Up * Lube, Oil & Filter * Tire Services * Exhaust * Transmission * AC / Heating System * Maintenance We Service All Makes & Model Vehicles 24 Winter Street, Saugus Open Daily 8AM - 5 PM / Closed Saturday & Sunday 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com Open 9-6 Tues.-Fri. / 9-5 Sat. / Closed Sun. & Mon. 1865 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett (617) 389-7000 sales@parkwaycycle.com Parkwaycycle.com Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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