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On 4/19/2022, BBB contacted Green T Services regarding its advertised promotion on their website and ValPak advertisement that stated:
"$7 WINDOW
Buy 1 Window, Get the 2nd for $7"The BBB requested that Green T Services modify its advertisement to comply BBB Code of Advertising which states (in part):
14. “Free”
14.3 In a negotiated sale, no “free” offer of a product or service should be made where it would likely mislead consumers, such as where:14.3.1 The product or service to be purchased usually is sold at a price arrived through bargaining, rather than at a regular fixed price; or
14.3.2 There may be a regular price but other material factors such as quantity, quality or size are arrived at through bargaining.
14.4 Offers of “free” products or services which do not meet the provisions of this section may not be corrected by the substitution of such similar words such as “gift,” “given without charge,” “bonus,” “complimentary” or other words which can convey the impression to the consumer that a product or service is “free.”14.5 Because the consumer continually searches for the best buy and regards the offer of “free” products or services to be a special bargain, all such offers must be made with extreme care so as to avoid any possibility that consumers will be misled or deceived. Representative language frequently used in such offers includes:
“Free”
“Buy 1-Get-1 Free”
“2-for-1 Sale”
“50% off with Purchase of Two”
“$1 Sale”
“1/2 Off”
“Gift with Purchase”
Literally, of course, the advertiser is not offering anything “free” (for example, an unconditional gift), or 1/2 free or 2 for 1 when making such an offer, since the consumer is required to purchase a product or service in order to receive the “free” or “2 for 1” item.As of 4/29/2022, the business has removed the promotions from the website and the business has informed the BBB that they will work on modifications to the Valpak ads for the future to meet the BBB Code of Advertising.
Overview
BBB Accredited Since: 11/1/2009
Years in Business: 23
BBB Accreditation & Rating
About This Business
Green T Services is a company which provides a variety of services in multiple professional sectors: landscaping, exterior installations, home remodeling, carpet cleaning, pest control, garage door repairs, information technology services, shop service prints, handyman services, air duct cleaning, and marketing.
Products and Services
For carpet cleaning, Green T Services offers both residential and commercial carpet cleaning, which includes upholstery, area rugs, and Oriental rugs. Services include spot and stain removal, mold and mildew removal, and sanitation. Their pest control services include the mitigation and eradication of ants and spiders, mice and rats, bed bugs, mosquitoes, fleas and ticks, and trapping services.
IT services include configuring and maintaining networks, disaster recovery, preventative maintenance, software maintenance, and off-site data backup.
Business Details
- Local BBB:
- BBB of Chicago & Northern Illinois
- BBB File Opened:
- 11/29/2007
- Business Started:
- 3/10/2002
- Business Started Locally:
- 3/10/2002
- Business Incorporated:
- 9/1/2009
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- Green Tee Services, Inc
- Business Management:
- Bob Underhill, Manager
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Bob Underhill, Manager
- Customer Contacts
- Tonia Khouri, Owner
Additional Information
- Other Resources
- Illinois Department of Agriculture
100 W Randolph St
Chicago IL 60601
Phone Number: (800) 582-0468
http://www.agr.state.il.us - Illinois Department of Public Health
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
Phone Number: (312) 814-2608
http://www.idph.state.il.us - Business Categories
- Gutters, Handyman, Siding Contractors, Pest Control Services, Patios and Decks, Windows, Window Installation, Carpet and Rug Cleaners, Air Duct Cleaning, Garage Door Repair, Duct Cleaning, Garage Doors, Doors, Soffit and Fascia, Tile and Grout Cleaning, Landscape Architect, Information Technology Services, Web Design, SEO Services, Mulch, Garage Openers, Computer Software Developers, Social Media Marketing, Vinyl Windows, Data Recovery, Home Services, Computer Disaster Recovery, Disinfecting Services
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