51, Report:
#227680
Posted Date:
Jan 05 2007
Specialy Merchandise Corporation, ecommerce, spent thousands of dollars to run this site with no success SImi Valley California
After 5 months of owning a website developed by SMC and its Partner emerchant club. I started to investigate why my site was doing so badly.
After conversing with many web specialists online I found out that my website, by no fault of my own, was in the sandbox with Google.
This...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
52, Report:
#220993
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corp. Lied, Manipulated me and stole from me Simi Valley California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I am on disability and was looking for a way to try and fix my house up (flooring, roof and etc...)when I saw the advertisement for SMC on TV with Tom Bosley as the host. I called and ordered the kit for 39.95 a month. They took that out and then they took out 2 weeks later $325.00....
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
53, Report:
#217405
Posted Date:
Oct 24 2006
Smc Emerchant Club Ripoff be aware of they are a rip off Chatsworth California
It was summer of last year I decided that I wanted to do something more I wanted finical stability so I decided to order one of the smc start up kits. I was not sure about it but I kept the kit. Then I decided that if I got a website it would be great for me. I contacted them about ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
54, Report:
#209460
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corporation, SMC, Emerchant Club ripoff, scam, promised but not delivered,unethical fraudulent lousy customer service non responsive used car salesman attitude sold a bill of goods lied dishonest Phoenix Arizona Simi Valley California
I started wih SMC with the idea to stay at home with my two year old and make a little extra money. I started it full force with paying the initial $300+ to sale products at wholesale.
WOW! A month later was I in for a rude awakening and a lot of learning. I knew better. I really...
Entity
Categories: Home Based Business
55, Report:
#207084
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2006
SMC CORP - EMERCHANT CLUB DIDNT GET REFUND IN MY 30 DAYS AS ADVERTISED Simi Valley, California
TRYED SMC/ EMERCHANTS CLUB FOR WEB SITE. IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD DEAL. WHEN I ASKED WHAT IF I WANTED TO CANCEL MY SET UP FOR WEBSITE, WOULD I GET MY $ 800.00 BACK (HAVEING THE DOCUMENTS TO PROVE IT) THEY SENT ME A EMAIL (THAT THEY SAID THEY DONT ANSWER ONE BACK....) THAT I WASNT INTIL...
Entity
Categories: TV Advertisements
56, Report:
#206491
Posted Date:
Aug 19 2006
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff dishonest overpriced saturated the market Van Nuys California
I read through many of the Rip-Off Reports and I find it perplexing that there are people that can actually endorse a company such as this.
I purchased a membership approx. Feb of 2005 after watching a few of their infomercials. They had an offer where you pay $99/year for 3 year...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
57, Report:
#202771
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corporation Ripoff, A Fraud Simi Valley California
I strongly caution you against providing SMC with your credit card, bank account or other personal information. If you have already signed up for their Membership or Website and have provided them with payment information, you may wish to demand a FULL refund and notify your bank or...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
58, Report:
#169335
Posted Date:
Dec 26 2005
SMC and EMerchant Club Ripoff for $2279 plus $39 a month for one year. Chatsworth California
I gave SMC & EMerchant Club $2279. for a complete package to bill a online store. My site was completed DECEMBER 21, 2004 through DECEMBER 13, 2005. Plus montly fee of $39. A total $2747 for the year.
I had this site for one year, their were no sale for the whole year. I had anot...
Entity
Categories: Small Business Services
59, Report:
#136188
Posted Date:
Sep 01 2005
SMC And EMerchant Club Deceptive They hide information that will cost you Ripoff Chatsworth California
I feel a duty to tell others so they can make up their own minds. I signed up with this company not knowing all the money I would spend trying to advertise this stuff. The website cost me $2500 which I have not made any money back on. I signed up because I liked the products. They t...
Entity
Categories: Telemarketers
60, Report:
#150479
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation - EMerchant Club RIPOFF supposedly wins suit against web store developer, violating citizens rights and monopoly laws Internet
Online stores are a dime a dozen. And there are no end to services out there that offer to set up a store and host it for you. Who to trust and who not to trust, especially online, is a big deal these days. But when you find that one trusted outfit, well, you hope for the best.
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Categories: Gift Shops
61, Report:
#131603
Posted Date:
Apr 30 2005
SMC & EMerchant Club ripoff NICE FRAUD ALERT, WHOEVER TYPES FOR YOUR COMPANY NEEDS TO PROOF READ FIRST Chatsworth California, Phoenix Arizona
Fraud Alert: SMCeBIZ and eBiZCSP stopped by court order
After receiving numerous member complaints, SMC filed suit against Mark Busnelli Sr. and Official Site Builders Corporation fraudulently doing business as SellSMC. On February 7, 2005, the U.S. District Court granted our mot...
Entity
Categories: Sales People
62, Report:
#126000
Posted Date:
Jan 06 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation, Emerchantclub Their Fraud Alert is aimed at Forcing You To Purchase A Website From Emerchantclub Where is the CEO Chatsworth California
Please save your $300.00 I will tell you why, you just saved me over $3000.00 thanks for speaking out. this website was right on time.
I saw the info on tv that you could get started for as little as $25.00. My wife told me to be careful with it i did not listen and proceeded to...
Entity
Categories: TV Advertisements
63, Report:
#119967
Posted Date:
Nov 27 2004
Smc Their Websites are a REAL RIPOFF! $3000.00 for a Website from SMC & Emerchantclub bait and switch tactics. THEY CANNOT FORCE YOU TO BUY THEIR WEBSITES! California Internet
About a year ago my wife and I paid almost $3000.00 for a Website from SMC & Emerchantclub (money we did not have)
We found out very quickly about customer service and how you will be charged for every little change that you need.
You pay for the Website in full upfront.The W...
Entity
Categories: TV Advertisements
64, Report:
#110676
Posted Date:
Sep 29 2004
SMCorp Aka SMC Aka Emerchant Club SMC Website Ripoff Websites are too expensive. Paid almost $3,000 for a cheap looking website. Chatsworth California
I purchased a membership from SMC and was under the impression that you could get an online business started for $25, but that was not the case. I would end up paying close to $3,000 for what they, Emerchant Club, they are SMCorp website builders, called a website.
You would not...
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Categories: TV Advertisements