> That's why we get small print saying things like "screens are simulated" and "not actual size" and "while supplies last" or "at participating stores only" --

> That's why we get small print saying things like "screens are simulated" and "not actual size" and "while supplies last" or "at participating stores only" -- because without those disclaimers, we should be able to rely on statements about prices, promotions and availability. If they'd advertise a can for 99ct and make a can look like 1l when it is in fact only 0.5l you could reasonably say that one could've expected 1l cans - these cans exist and this would not be out of the ordinary, even though a bit cheaper than usual. If the can in the advertisement would be the size of a truck, it would be hard to argue that you really thought you would get that for 99ct. If they offer something that is a) very rare, b) insanely expensive and c) not allowed to be owned by a private person, I find it very hard to argue that one could reasonably think this is an actual offer. I agree with you that we should not give companies endless leeway to deceive customers, but let's not discard common sense.