# This product not sold in stores.

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-product-not-sold-in-stores/23626>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 26, 2000, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-product-not-sold-in-stores/23626 "2000-06-26T22:01:59Z")\
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There are so many t.v. commercials that announce that. If you want it, you either have to call the number to order it with a credit card, or you have to send away to the address on the screen. I’ve seen this mostly for music.  
Wouldn’t they sell more if the item was available in stores? What is the reason or purpose for this?