Palmetto Marketing, Inc. a.k.a. P.M.I. Almost Ripped Me Off but Rip-Off Report Showed Me The Light! Thank You! Coral Springs, Florida *UPDATE ..BBB giving out false information
Thank You Rip-Off Report and Chris in San Diego (report summited 4/25/02)!!! I had the same exact story except my con-artist was a male and going to Cancun and a chance to win a 10,000 scholorship for school.
I really did not want to order a magazine because I have so many already but I ordered one anyway. "Matt" said the magazine Preschool Playroom was $24 for a 1 year subscription. When he started making the reciept out all of a sudden it was $34. I question the $10 processing fee which he said helps him get his trip. I advised him $25 was the most I could pay. Which he took.
During the transaction I was also asked some personal questions such as "Do you have kids?", "What type of work does your husband do?". I thought he might just be a personable kind of guy. I've worked in sales (with honest selling) and there are those type of salepeople out there.
After closing the door I (just like Chris in San Diego) went online and checked the Better Business Bureau who does not recommend this company. I was also happy I found the Rip-Off Report. The largest complaint seem to be about this company's selling practices and how people paid for magazines they never received.
I'm thankful I paid by check and not by cash which salesman "Matt" requested. I cancelled my check for only a $5 fee (sorry Chris). But it's better than paying $25 for something I probably won't receive anyway. I also now feel as if I got the better of them. I also found out the magazine I ordered is only 6 issues per year and can be subscribe to for around $19. So I wouldn't have gotten my moneys worth even if I did receive the magazine.
Tracy
Torrington, Connecticut
7 Updates & Rebuttals
Editor's Comment to the above UPDATE
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Whenever the BBB is mentioned, we feel it's our duty to notify potential victims of the BBB, even if you think the BBB helped you!
It's been told to us at the Rip-off Report, that the BBB is known for shaking down business that have just been reported, then, if the business joins the BBB, then, the reports go away.
The BBB is also known for giving out false information.
The use of the BBB logos is paid for. ANY BUSINESS can get those, IF YOU PAY!
A businesses best cover is for them, is to become a BBB member.
BBB memberships are not earned. They are bought and paid for by the businesss that displays their emblem.
ED Magedson
EDitor-in-Chief
www.ripoffreport.com
Editor's Comment to the above UPDATE
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Whenever the BBB is mentioned, we feel it's our duty to notify potential victims of the BBB, even if you think the BBB helped you!
It's been told to us at the Rip-off Report, that the BBB is known for shaking down business that have just been reported, then, if the business joins the BBB, then, the reports go away.
The BBB is also known for giving out false information.
The use of the BBB logos is paid for. ANY BUSINESS can get those, IF YOU PAY!
A businesses best cover is for them, is to become a BBB member.
BBB memberships are not earned. They are bought and paid for by the businesss that displays their emblem.
ED Magedson
EDitor-in-Chief
www.ripoffreport.com
Editor's Comment to the above UPDATE
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Whenever the BBB is mentioned, we feel it's our duty to notify potential victims of the BBB, even if you think the BBB helped you!
It's been told to us at the Rip-off Report, that the BBB is known for shaking down business that have just been reported, then, if the business joins the BBB, then, the reports go away.
The BBB is also known for giving out false information.
The use of the BBB logos is paid for. ANY BUSINESS can get those, IF YOU PAY!
A businesses best cover is for them, is to become a BBB member.
BBB memberships are not earned. They are bought and paid for by the businesss that displays their emblem.
ED Magedson
EDitor-in-Chief
www.ripoffreport.com
Editor's Comment to the above UPDATE
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Whenever the BBB is mentioned, we feel it's our duty to notify potential victims of the BBB, even if you think the BBB helped you!
It's been told to us at the Rip-off Report, that the BBB is known for shaking down business that have just been reported, then, if the business joins the BBB, then, the reports go away.
The BBB is also known for giving out false information.
The use of the BBB logos is paid for. ANY BUSINESS can get those, IF YOU PAY!
A businesses best cover is for them, is to become a BBB member.
BBB memberships are not earned. They are bought and paid for by the businesss that displays their emblem.
ED Magedson
EDitor-in-Chief
www.ripoffreport.com
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Please disregard the link on my report about the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I made a mistake when entering my report. BBB helped me and raised the red flag for me to do more research to find out that PALMETTO MARKETING, INC. is the scammer!!!
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Please disregard the link on my report about the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I made a mistake when entering my report. BBB helped me and raised the red flag for me to do more research to find out that PALMETTO MARKETING, INC. is the scammer!!!
#80
Sat, May 04, 2002
Please disregard the link on my report about the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I made a mistake when entering my report. BBB helped me and raised the red flag for me to do more research to find out that PALMETTO MARKETING, INC. is the scammer!!!