Business ProfileforGlobal Development Strategies Inc
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On September 12, 2018, BBB Requested Global Development Strategies to modify their advertisements that state:
"WE GUARANTEE THE BEST PRICE AND VALUE!"
"LIFETIME WARRANTIES"
"Limited time offer."
"A-RATED BBB."
According to the BBB Code of Advertising standards 9, 9.1, 9.2, 9.2.1, 20, 20.1, 20.4, 29.1, and 29.2:
9. Sales
9.1 The unqualified term “sale” may be used in advertising only if there is a significant reduction from the advertiser's usual and customary price of the products or services offered and the sale is for a limited period of time. If the sale exceeds thirty (30) days, advertisers should be prepared to substantiate that the offering is indeed a valid price reduction and has not become their regular price.
9.2 Time limit sales must be observed.
9.2.1 For example, products or services offered in a “one-day sale,” “three-day sale” or “this week only sale” should, as a general rule, be taken off “sale” and revert to the regular price immediately following expiration of the stated time.
20. Warranties or Guarantees
20.1 When using the term “warranty” or “guarantee” in product advertising, the advertiser must clearly and conspicuously include a statement that the complete details of the warranty can be seen prior to sale at the advertiser's location, viewed on the advertiser’s website or, in the case of mail or telephone order sales, made available free on written request.
20.4 When advertising “lifetime” warranties or guarantees or similar representations, the advertisement must clearly and conspicuously disclose its intended meaning of the term “lifetime.”29. Subjective Puffery Claims
29.1 Expressions of opinion or personal evaluation of the intangible qualities of a product or service are likely to be considered puffery. Such claims are not subject to the test of truth and accuracy and would not need substantiation.
29.2 Puffery may include statements such as “best food in the world” and “we try harder” as well as other individual opinions, statements of corporate pride, exaggerations, blustering and boasting statements upon which no reasonable buyer would be justified in relying. Puffery also includes general claims of superiority over comparable products that are so vague that it can be understood as nothing more than a mere expression of opinion.
BBB has contacted Global Development Strategies regarding advertising concerns. The business has not responded as of yet.
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Business Details
- Location of This Business
- PO Box 927363, San Diego, CA 92192
- BBB File Opened:
- 11/23/1999
- Years in Business:
- 25
- Business Started:
- 11/23/1999
- Business Incorporated:
- 11/7/2007
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Business Name
- Best Garage Door & Gate Repair
- AAA Patriot Garage Door Service
- Affordable Garage Door Service
- Business Management
- Mr. Sean Shimons, Owner
- Mr. Brandon Campbell, RME
- Ms. Marlene Stephens, CEO/President
- Mr. Sunny Burrough, National Corporate Account Manager
- Mr. Anthony Catucci
- Mr. Brett Stave, Manager
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. Sean Shimons, Owner
- Mr. Brandon Campbell, RME
- Mr. Brett Stave, Manager
- Additional Contact Information
Fax Numbers
- (858) 408-1186Primary Fax
Phone Numbers
- (619) 599-2284Other Phone
- (800) 501-0772Other Phone
- (858) 408-1186
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