inquirer7982
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?I live in PA for reference.
I received an ad in the mail for a local Gold’s Gym membership and really want to subscribe to it. The coupon is very clear, it states $289 for two years of membership, nothing about any other type of charges at all; not even anything like “other charges may apply”, truly nothing besides the offer. When I went to sign up for it, I was told about an additional $99 fee for first time members, even though this coupon is only open to first time members. You'd think that fee would have to be on the coupon, otherwise I'd assume it's wrapped into the $289. I spoke with the manager and got no help there. Then I spoke to the corporate headquarters, but they said they have no control over individual franchises. Is this false advertising that although they say $289 for two years, acknowledge there are no other charges mentioned on the ad, but insist on charging an additional $99? Is there anything I can do? I want to sign up (the offer is over on the 24th), but don’t like being taken advantage of. Could I pay the $389 and sue them for the $100? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Chris
I received an ad in the mail for a local Gold’s Gym membership and really want to subscribe to it. The coupon is very clear, it states $289 for two years of membership, nothing about any other type of charges at all; not even anything like “other charges may apply”, truly nothing besides the offer. When I went to sign up for it, I was told about an additional $99 fee for first time members, even though this coupon is only open to first time members. You'd think that fee would have to be on the coupon, otherwise I'd assume it's wrapped into the $289. I spoke with the manager and got no help there. Then I spoke to the corporate headquarters, but they said they have no control over individual franchises. Is this false advertising that although they say $289 for two years, acknowledge there are no other charges mentioned on the ad, but insist on charging an additional $99? Is there anything I can do? I want to sign up (the offer is over on the 24th), but don’t like being taken advantage of. Could I pay the $389 and sue them for the $100? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Chris
