Transcript: Sales Offer Consumers An Out If Hard Times Hit

RENEE MONTAGNE
NPR Morning Edition
03-25-2009
Sales Offer Consumers An Out If Hard Times Hit

Host: RENEE MONTAGNE
Time 11:00-12:00 PM


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RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

And here's another new business trend. Companies are trying to jump-start sales by offering risk-free deals. Buy the product, and if you get laid off, you're off the hook. NPR's Mandalit Del Barco reports.

MANDALIT DEL BARCO: Everyone from airlines to car makers to clothing companies are advertising what they hope are recession-proof sales.

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Unidentified Man: Now finance or lease any new Hyundai. And if you lose your income in the next year, you can return it with the no impact on your credit. ...

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