Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14 § 470.270

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 470.270 - Comparison to Sellers' Own or Other Sellers' Price for Comparable Product

It is an unfair or deceptive act for a seller to compare his price with the price at which he or any other seller is offering a comparable product (for example: "69, compare at $99", "Comparable value $99") unless:

a) The comparable product is currently being offered at the stated higher comparative price by the seller or by a reasonable number of other sellers in the sellers' trade area or another seller(s) specifically named in the ad; and

b) There are no substantial differences in quality, grade, materials, or craftsmanship between the comparable product and the product offered by the seller; and

c) If the comparable product is sold by the seller, the comparative price is determined in accordance with Section 470.220 of this Part.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 470.270