1, Report:
#838589
Posted Date:
Dec 06 2012
CANDY KING OF AMERICA STANLEY GLADSTONE AND HIS ASSOCIATES ALSO RIPPED ME OFF. DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY THE RESTITUTION IS TAKING SO LONG, LAST I SPOKE WITH THE FLORIDA COURT REP, SHE SAID THERE WOULD BE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I fell victim to Candy King of America ! PLANTATION, Florida
I fell victim to Candy King of America back in 2003, I believed in what they were selling, and was very excited to start my business. However, it didnt work out, after the misleading information given to me about the simplicity of the vending business and the outrageous claims ...
Entity
CANDY KING OF AMERICA
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
2, Report:
#120126
Posted Date:
Aug 24 2012
Candy King Of America and Lester Small ripoff! No service! Poor advise! Nationwide
I was looking to add additional income for my family. I searched and found these guys, I spoke with Lester Small the sales guy. He guarenteed I would make my franchise fee back in less than 7 months. He explained that I didn't even need to report all the money I made, as it is all c...
Entity
Candy King Of America - Lester Small
Categories: Franchisors
3, Report:
#261808
Posted Date:
Jul 26 2011
Candy King Of America Altoids Vending Business Rip off Platation Florida
I am also a victim of the candy king of america's altoids vending business rip-off. I was wondering if any of you were also contacted by the US Dept of Justice realtive to their investigation of the candy king of america company and its owner.
I also bought 10 of these untis and...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
4, Report:
#262675
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2010
Candy King Of America - Altoids Vending machine junk Plantation Florida
First, let me say I am so happy to have found a site that is addressing the Candy King scandal. I originally purchased 10 machines from CK. Prior to shipping, I tried to cancel the deal and Gladstone would not let me. Instead he sent me 10 more machines for free. So I paid 16K for 2...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Telemarketers
5, Report:
#466716
Posted Date:
Jul 01 2009
Candy King Of America Altoids Machines Junk..Lifetime Warrantee Worthless Plantation Florida
I purchased 42 Altoids machines from Candy King of America in January of 2005. The contract came with a lifetime guarantee of all defective material or workmanship.
These machines were not properly built to withstand the rigors of the vending environment. There is breakage at cer...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Food Vendors
6, Report:
#194690
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2009
Candy King Of America ripped off, misled Plantation Florida
What a relief to see everyone's stories about this company! They tried to tell me that I was the only one that ever complained! This whole experience has been a nightmare and has cost me my life savings. I, like many of you bought 10 machines for 16,000. shortly after receiving them...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
7, Report:
#303626
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2009
Candy King Of America LOOKING FOR JUSTICE OR RETRIBUTION?? Plantation Florida
I also purchased Altoids Vending machines from Candy King of America. After placing the original order they called me back a few days later to make me an offer to purchase additional machines because they were selling their current inventory at great prices ($1000.00 each). I took t...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
8, Report:
#298209
Posted Date:
Jan 11 2008
Candy King Of America,tim Riccies June Placement Rip off artist by trade and a sweet talker as a friend Plantation Florida
This man is great at what he does, and will take every cent you have under false idea's.He talked me into paying almost 10,000 for these cheap machines he was building, and the lies that were told to me and so many customers afterwards.He not only ripped me off with what he was sell...
Entity
Candy King Of America,tim Riccies June Placement
Categories: Telemarketers
9, Report:
#283522
Posted Date:
Nov 07 2007
Candy King Of America/Stanley Gladstone CANDY KING OF AMERICA AND STANLEY GLADSTONE HAVE RIPPED ME OFF! SOLD ME MACHINES/ GUARANTEED PROFIT/TOTALLY FALSE! Plantation Florida
I purchased 25 gumball/candy vending machines from Candy King Of America. Was guaranteed placement, which was a total disaster!! I had to relocate every machine on my own. Tried to get money back from the placement Co. that Candy King set me up with, which was an outragious amount, ...
Entity
Candy King Of America/Stanley Gladstone
Categories: Corrupt Companies
10, Report:
#164459
Posted Date:
Nov 05 2007
Candy King Of America, Stanley Gladstone BIG TIME SCAM-DO NOT BUY FROM THEM, TERRIBLE COMPANY TO WORK WITH. Plantation Florida
I recently purchased 12 Altoids vending machines from Candy King of America. My story follows along the same line as all the others that I have read so far. The machines are the biggest pieces of junk that I have ever seen.
Any company with integrity will always back their prod...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Corrupt Companies
11, Report:
#271929
Posted Date:
Sep 02 2007
Candy King Of America Sold us machines, and provided guarantee of success, with false testimonials Plantation Florida
the company named provided false testimonials given by people in their employ, and guaranteed placements and even told of the profit margins that would be obtained... the cost of the maschines was exhorbidant, and left us financially devastated.
Vito
tucson, ArizonaU.S.A.
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
12, Report:
#271275
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2007
Candy King Of America Amazing I can't believe this is still going on!! Plantation Florida
I don't know why I'm surprised that this guy is still getting away with scamming so many people. I've never heard anything from the Dept of Justice. Getting back all the money that was literally thrown away would certainly be nice. Though, it won't bring back the sanity I lost fro...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Sales People
13, Report:
#270931
Posted Date:
Aug 29 2007
Candy King Of America Rip Off, Scam Plantation Florida
I too am a victum of Stuart Sshwartz and Stanley's empire. I bought 10 machines for 16k and then got a call from Stuart Schwartz the very next day after I recieved them and was told there was a fire sale going on! I could buy 10-20 more at a reduced price. That's when I started wond...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Attorney Generals
14, Report:
#269490
Posted Date:
Aug 22 2007
Candy King Of America - Stanley Goldman & Stuart Schwartz ripoff Hound Dogs Plantation Florida
I ,like all of you in the other reports have been bitten by these animals!
I have to admit they talked a good game. There was however a lot of pressure to commit right away or lose the amazing deal that it seems like we all got.
I was sold on the professional locaters that ha...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
15, Report:
#265936
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2007
Stanley Gladstone Inc, Candy King Of America ANOTHER VICTIM TO STANLY'S LIES. Plantation FLORIDA Florida
FEI( FOR EVEYRONE'S INFO).
I too, have been mislead in the scam of the business franchise altoid vending.
Everything from the start of this scammed franchise has been a lie. Stanley Gladstone is nothing but a liar, along with all his lieing crew.
MY most recent contact has ...
Entity
Stanley Gladstone Inc, Candy King Of America
Categories: Sales People
16, Report:
#209620
Posted Date:
Sep 06 2006
Candy King Of America ripoff Plantation Florida
I got ripped off just like all that are complaining, but the only differance is I also worked for that company shortly after I bought my machines,until they figured It was a bad idea for me to work there.Not only the people that invested their money in these machines, get riped but ...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
17, Report:
#172595
Posted Date:
Mar 16 2006
Candy King Of America Stan Gladstone is a con artist take a look Plantation Florida
January 19, 2006
Mr. Jeff Engle
658 Lincoln St
Hortonville, WI 54944
Dear Mr. Engle;
I wanted to personally address your issues with Arlene as opposed to her calling you. I prefer doing this in light of the fact that I have had several correspondences in the past with...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Corrupt Companies
18, Report:
#176187
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2006
Candy King Of America, Stanley Gladstone BEWARE!!! DON'T FALL FOR THE SELL!! Rip off, Con artists, Hire a Lawyer--Don't let him continue to get away with the SCAM Plantation Florida
My Story is like all the others and I'm sure there are 100's more out there. I bought 10 machines for 16,000.
I have to say Stanley does a great job selling and uses the best techniques, while phrasing everything in order to protect himself legally. I have contacted Candy King...
Entity
Candy King Of America, Stanley Gladstone
Categories: Corrupt Companies
19, Report:
#178494
Posted Date:
Feb 28 2006
Please Help Me: Candy King Of America, Stan Gladstone, Florida: Litigation Fight Please Help Me: I am in the middle of litigation with the Candy King of America, through the American Arbitration Association, out of their Florida Office. I am trying to use your stories in my litigation proceedings Plantation Florida
Thank you for taking the time to tell your story on this web site. I truly appreciate you telling your story to try to prevent what happened to you, from happening to others
My name is Ben, I am writing from the State of Hawaii. I am in the middle of litigation with the Candy Kin...
Entity
Candy King Of America, Stan Gladstone, Florida
Categories: Con Artists
20, Report:
#166571
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2005
Candy King Of America ripoff Plantation Florida
Beware of Candy King the Altoid vending machines are built very poorly and at $1650.00 for each machine they are way overpriced. When I bought my machines I was told these machines are made of brushed aluminum.The machines are mostly cheap plastic and some aluminum which is also che...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Corrupt Companies
21, Report:
#152959
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2005
Candy King Of America Ripoff Hold them to ALL bizop compliance regulations, they're out to screw you! Plantation Florida
This company will ignore every regulation that has been put in place to protect a potential customer from being lied to and ripped off...then will gleefully wave a contract written under false pretenses to force the customer to take delivery of overpriced vending machines. Once that...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Vending Machine Companies
22, Report:
#126501
Posted Date:
Jan 08 2005
Candy King Of America was totally mislead, lied to, deceived and taken advantage of RIPOFF Plantation Florida
These people are just no good. Do not do business with them unless you would like to have the worst experience in your life while giving them your hard earned money while they lie over and over again to you and make all these promises just to get you to bite!
Beware of Candy Ki...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Corrupt Companies
23, Report:
#124777
Posted Date:
Dec 29 2004
Candy King Of America - George Boca Ripoff Internet scavangers They Lie Cheat And Steal To Get $$ Internet
I felt I did enough research to be safe. I just wanted a no hassle small business that needed very little attention. I spoke with George Boca a sales guy. No selling, no overhead, no support (I threw that one in) turn key business, just send them your 10k, right out of your savings ...
Entity
Candy King Of America
Categories: Food Vendors
24, Report:
#120123
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2004
Candykingofamerica.com Candy King Of America Franchise rip-off! Liars! Internet
These guys leally suck. THey lied about how easy it was to buy some stupid machines, candy at almost no cost, and place machines everywhere. They charged me 10k for my affiliation and access to cheap candy and 6 machines. These things are crap, easy to break and you ever try to go o...
Entity
Candy King Of America Franchise
Categories: Liars