I have just heard an interesting argument as to why shops such as Bellasposa remove tags or refuse to tell customers the designers of the gowns -- they need money, they need to put food on the table for their kids, they work long hard hours and are tired of people going elsewhere for a cheaper quote. Listen, everyone is struggling. The economy is tough, businesses struggle, it's not new. That's the tough part about a competitive economy. It still does not make it right to withhold crucial information from the buyer. Free enterprise is the cornerstone of our economy and if a customer wants shop around for the cheaper price, so be it. I do support small businesses, but they have to earn it with top-notch quality and fair and honest service. I'll support a business if the value and quality of service far outweighs the price of the product. Trying to sucker customers into purchasing through sneaky tactics is not going to earn my business. Please, don't support this dirty business habit and know your rights as a consumer! This is illegal, check with the FTC and the BBB and they'll point you to the law that says so. If a shop tells you they can't tell you the name of the designer until after you purchase, ask them why. And regardless of whatever reason they give you, you tell them it's your right to know and you won't even consider purchasing from them until they tell you. If they still refuse to tell you, then take your business elsewhere!
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