Paraphernalia
USA#2
Sat, September 05, 2009
Sasha
Portland,#3Consumer Comment
Fri, May 22, 2009
This is comments posted from the Paraphernalia website left by unhappy customers... The first order of mine to have not been delivered is #1547, I have a second order #1814.. Victoria mentions order #1312... between those two numbers, that is an incredible amount of orders - at least 500. Even if each order is only $20 dollars or so, Vanda has stolen over $10 000! This is a conservative estimate too, as my orders alone amount to $80. I have just received my chargeback from the bank, so it's definitely worth looking into. It is also good to bear in mind that your bank is usually far more lenient with regard to delay in reporting the fraud - I instituted chargeback procedures nearly 60 days after the purchase was made [paypal only accepts complaints within 45 days]. I have reported Vanda to paypal for fraud anyway, even though I can't get any money out of them. They'll have to now fight with her, seeing as my bank has debited them the money that I originally sent. I am also planning on bringing this matter to the attention of the consumerist.com because people are obviously still placing orders, unaware that Vanda is stealing from us all... on a daily basis! I am thoroughly disgusted, and have not worn any of the items I had purchased on previous occasions because it leaves a sour taste in my mouth. After ordering from this rip off person and not receiving my things, I found another site that has similar necklaces (they have nothing to do with "Paraphernalia" or "Vanda") that are actually much cooler and the service was excellent. I ordered from them and received right away! They offer wholesale as well. www.uniqueartpendants.etsy.com