Cory
San Antonio,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, April 06, 2007
Do like our ex-president bill clinton did and donate them to goodwill and take the tax write off. I think he got $5 for his underwear and $2 for his socks except for pair he wore with monica. I think they went for $50,000.
Angus
Lancaster,#3Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 06, 2007
Mike: I almost cried when I saw that someone else went through exactly what I went through. I had gone through a broker, the motivational speaker millionaire phony Richard Quick, Esq. who has a site called FranWorst.Com that promotes Darn Good Sock Repair franchise and others. I had read all of Richard Quick's books and had advanced to his Millionaire Mindset Inner Circle. He convinced me that the best franchises are those that sound stupid are actually the best, like Hair Club for Men and Starbuskj Cofe & Rop, but those were sold out in my area. He convinced me to pick another from FranWorst.Com and I picked Darn Good Sock Repair because it had a catchy name. I am a poet and a sucker for double entendres. Turns out I'm a sucker for more than that!!! When I had asked him why people would pay $20 to repair $7 sox, they convinced me that Americans have an emotional attachment for socks that transcends the purchase price. That struck a chord with me, because I have every sock I ever owned. They also pointed out that I'd be able to repair all my own socks for free. The clincher was that Richard Quick and franworst.com said their sock repair technology was proprietary. Now I find out I could have bought the Swingline Optima Powerease online and done the whole thing without their outrageous fees! If you see Harvey Lieberman or Richard Quick, Esq., grab your checkbook & Run!!!
Mike
Lawrence,#4Author of original report
Sat, March 31, 2007
Unfortunately, I would not pay $20 to repair my socks. However, Mr Lieberman assured me that there were millions of people that would, since the repairs were lifetime, and came with a lifetime warranty. I repaired some of my own socks, the staples dig into my feet and make them very uncomfortable when I walk. I have learned my lesson, and will never again get caught up in a scam like this. Many years ago, I purchased a vinyl repair kit. It was only about 20 bucks, and I did make several thousand dollars repairing naugahyde couches and jackets. So I thought for 100K, I'd be richer than Warren Buffet. I thought wrong. But I need to get my money back somehow.
Aafes
Viernheim,#5Consumer Comment
Fri, March 30, 2007
Yes, a little free advice. Don't quit your day job, comedy is DEFINITELY not a wise career choice for you.
Thomas
Anderson,#6Consumer Comment
Fri, March 30, 2007
But tell me: Would YOU pay $20 to have a hole in your sock repaired? I can buy 2 pair of Scholl's 47% Acrylic 46% CoolMax 6% Nylon 1% Lycra Crew socks for $7. at Wal*Mart. Would I / Should I pay $20 to have one of them repaired? Now some fine Merino socks from a bespoke gentleman's store will cost $60/pair, but do you think a bespoke gentleman would have his sock mended if a hole should appear? What I am suggesting is that next time (and there may very well be a next time) ask yourself some real world questions along the line of: would YOU buy that product or service? This was the question Peter Lynch always asked himself about a company and its products or services, and he made a ton of money in great stock investments as a result. I have read Entrepenuer magazine and it is a waste.