26, Report:
#404013
Posted Date:
Dec 22 2008
TheBigLot.com - Longwood Industries Roanoke Virginia
After not selling my car in 60 days, I sent my REFUND POLICY & REQUEST FORM, notarized mailed return receipt requested. Got a signature on card but no refund made to my account.
Kym
Waikoloa, HawaiiU.S.A.
Entity
TheBigLot.com - Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
27, Report:
#392040
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2008
The Big Lot - Longwood Industries rip-off, notary needed to get your refund-not made clear by the guy who solicited me to do the ad. Roanoke Virginia
I feel very ripped off by this company. The bottom line is my car did not sell, and it was not made clear by the man who called me what I needed to do if I wanted a refund. I was told merely that I would get a refund of $129 if my car did not sell. After a few months I called to ...
Entity
The Big Lot - Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
28, Report:
#385527
Posted Date:
Oct 28 2008
LONGWOOD INDUSTRIES - AUTOHOPPER - BIG LOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE DISADVANTAGED AND EVERYONE ELSE. Bedford Virginia
I am just one among many who have been duped by Longwood Industries, Inc. a/k/a BigLot.com and Autohopper.com.
I placed an ad on the above mentioned websites to sell my vehicle. I paid $150.00 for this service and was told if my vehicle did not sell I would receive a refund minu...
Entity
LONGWOOD INDUSTRIES - AUTOHOPPER - BIG LOT
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
29, Report:
#367217
Posted Date:
Aug 26 2008
Thebiglot.com ( Longwood Industries In Roanoke Va ) Promises to sell my car, but fraudulaent Internet Virginia
I read another report about this company and it prompted me to write my experience. They said they had a buyers for my car and probably got my number off of Craig's List or The Auto trader. The ad was $150 with a guarrantee that if after 60 days of placing the ad, if I wasn't happy ...
Entity
Thebiglot.com ( Longwood Industries In Roanoke Va )
Categories: Attorney Generals
30, Report:
#364740
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2008
Longwood Industries, Inc. - The Big Lot.com 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee Liar! Refused to refund my money upon request, when they did not sell my car. Roanoke, Virginia
I was solicited via phone by Sabrina Stone (800-430-1965, ext. 105.) She explained the nature of their business, which is to help people sell their cars. They got my info from my listing on the AutoTrader.com. Anyway, She said if they could not sell my car within 60 days, I'd get...
Entity
Longwood Industries, Inc. - The Big Lot.com
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
31, Report:
#362348
Posted Date:
Aug 13 2008
Longwood Industries - The Big Lot.com Beware of BigLot Bedford Virginia I Received A Call From BigLot Bedford Virginia
I received a call from BigLot and decided to do some research. As all the other complaints listed against this company, it was a Alan who called. As the others, Alan was not available on my return call but a Katie could help me. (I wonder what ever happened to Melanie?) From tha...
Entity
Longwood Industries - The Big Lot.com
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
32, Report:
#360490
Posted Date:
Aug 07 2008
Longwood Industries Aka Thebiglot.com Promise the moon and then they give you the finger. Promise a 30 'trial and then scam you out of $150.00 if you don't follow thier 'rules' to terminate ad. Roanoke Virginia
Received a call from 'Allan' who left a message on my answering machine at home. Called back and spoke to 'Tim' who said thet their company had a number of buyers interested in purchasing my collectors car - a 66 Olds Toronado.
He stated that there was a fee of $15 for a 30 day p...
Entity
Longwood Industries Aka Thebiglot.com
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
33, Report:
#348583
Posted Date:
Jul 08 2008
Longwood Industries Inc. False advertised. Promised $121.00 refund if vehicle did not sale. My Chevy did not sale and they will not give me the refund. Bedford Virginia
On April 11, 2008 I listed my 1992 Chevy Silverado pickup for sale with Longwood Ind. They sent me a package detailing what I had to do in order to receive a refund of $121.00 ($150.00 for ad minus $29.00 for processing fee. I mailed the notarized letter to them on June 11, when the...
Entity
Longwood Industries Inc.
Categories: Attorney Generals
34, Report:
#342853
Posted Date:
Jun 22 2008
Longwood Industries - Thebiglot.com Beware of this company!! Major ripoff!! Bedford Virginia
My husband and I had put an ad in our local paper for a vehicle we were selling. A few days later I had a message on my machine from Allen with Longwood Industries stating there are several people interested in our vehicle and to give them a call. I had waited a week or so first to ...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Telemarketers
35, Report:
#340001
Posted Date:
Jun 13 2008
Longwood Industries/The Big Lot Misleading ,Money Back Guarantee, Scam Bedford Virginia
I was interested in selling my car and a friend told me about 'this guy' who I could pay ten dollars upfront and 140 ONCE the car sold.
If the car did not sell it was supposed to be only the ten dollars. But to my surprise I was charged 140 dollars and my car is still sitting in...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Dealers
36, Report:
#337766
Posted Date:
Jun 06 2008
Longwood Industries refused to refund money as per agreement Bedford Virginia
After seeing an ad we placed on craigslist to sell our car, longwood industries contacted us about placing a paid ad with them. They promised we would sell our car within 60 days or our money would be refunded. We placed our add on 1/7/2008 and uploaded photos for them as requested....
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Advertising Services
37, Report:
#335599
Posted Date:
May 30 2008
Thebiglot.com - Longwood Industries Inc Deciteful telemarketing methods and Ripp off in excess!!!!! Roanoke Virginia
A month ago, i had my car advertised on craigslist. A week later i got a call from a customer service (I have no idea how they got my #). I was told by a male representative that i could place an advert on their web page for $10 for the first 30 days and if i choose to end my contra...
Entity
Thebiglot.com - Longwood Industries Inc
Categories: Telemarketers
38, Report:
#325514
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2008
The Big Lot.com / Longwood Industried- Melandie Withrow- Customer Service Individual DO NOT SUBSCRIBE! You will not get a refund as promised. The requirements are ridulous Too many barriers. Unprofessional and rude customer service Bedford Virginia
Biglot.com is a rip off. You pay $150. If your vehicle does not sell they will refund you $130. Sounds good, but they make it impossible to receive your refund.
Too many obstacles, submit w/in 10 day (I did that). Oh, but then I was informed that a NOTORIZED signature is requi...
Entity
Longwood Industries / The Big Lot.com - Melandie Withrow Customer Service Individual
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive
39, Report:
#282721
Posted Date:
Nov 03 2007
Longwood Industries Dba Thebiglot.com Or Autohopper.com NOTHING BUT A PURE SCAM-- PLAIN AND SIMPLE-- FROM A FORMER EMPLOYEE Roanoke Virginia
I am a former employee of Adentis Inc, located @ 312 2nd Street Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24011. This is the actual company who owns and operates the thebiglot.com and autohopper.com. Their staff is trained to tell consumers that they are Longwood Industries, a 501(c)3 non-profit orga...
Entity
Longwood Industries Thebiglot.com
Categories: Auto Dealers
40, Report:
#107816
Posted Date:
Nov 03 2007
Longwood Industries, Inc.; Big Lots, AutoHopper rip-off! Sneaky! Roanoke Virginia
This is to CAUTION people about their guarantee. It states: mailing or delivering notarized copy of this cancellation notice, to AutoHopper.com, P.O. Box 1671, Roanoke, VA, 24008, postmarked within 10 calendar days after the 90-Day guarantee date found on the front of your receipt...
Entity
Longwood Industries - AutoHopper
Categories: Corrupt Companies
41, Report:
#280264
Posted Date:
Oct 22 2007
Longwood Industries, Thebiglot.com, autohopper.com, Refund Fraud!!! Roanoke Virginia
After a 30 day money back guarantee if my RV did not sell, I placed an ad with Longwood Industries for $99.95. After the 30th day, I had to get the refund request form, that was sent to me, notorized and sent back within 10 days after the 30 day ad period. I did NOT get a single c...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: RV Dealers
42, Report:
#277059
Posted Date:
Oct 04 2007
Longwood Industries RIPPED OFF Roanoke Virginia
I SPENT $99.99 AND PLACED THE ADD, (W/ DEBBIE)
I COMPLIED WITH THEIR REFUND POLICY & REQUEST FORM TO THA' T ....!!!
NO REFUND ,,, THEY HAVE FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THEIR GUARANTEE...!!
Ivan
colorado springs, ColoradoU.S.A.
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Dealers
43, Report:
#275706
Posted Date:
Sep 22 2007
Longwood Industries - The Big Lot Longwood Industries a FRAUD! Roanoke Virginia
I can see from the other reports on this site that Longwood has been ripping people off for a few years now. I was conned into placing an ad through them with the promises of selling our vehicle. They promised a refund if we did not sell after 30 days, but neglected to tell me you h...
Entity
Longwood Industries - The Big Lot
Categories: Auto Dealers
44, Report:
#261597
Posted Date:
Jul 18 2007
Great Cars And Trucks Rip-off update Internet
I beleive I'm receiving the same scam phone calls. I just got a call from someone named Bobbi who said she had a few clients that were interested in my vehicle. I decided to look into the company and I'm glad I did. There are so many rip offs out there. Also while I was typing thi...
Entity
Great Cars And Trucks
Categories: Telemarketers
45, Report:
#246680
Posted Date:
May 04 2007
Longwood Industries scam, fraud, worthless, scum, scamming the elderly Roanoke Virginia
These people called an elderly customer of mine (i work for a newspaper) and told them that for $99.99 they would guarantee a sale for him in just 30 days or his money back. The same day that my customer placed the ad, he sold his RV. I called and they refused to refund unless he se...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Corrupt Companies
46, Report:
#243618
Posted Date:
Apr 12 2007
Longwood Industries annoying phone calls Roanoke Virginia
Longwood Industries, Autohopper.com, Thebiglots.com
This company uses an automated dialer system. They get their numbers from on line ads. They call and when you answer, no one is on the line to respond. they call day after day at about 9AM.
There is no way to contact them to s...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Dealers
47, Report:
#241183
Posted Date:
Apr 04 2007
Longwood Industries Continuous annoying hang up calls *every day* with caller ID masked, then voicemails selling their services, then they wont let you talk to a manager. Bedford Virginia
Shortly after I placed an online advertisement for my car, I began receiving annoying hang up calls on my home phone between 9:30am and 9:50am every week day. The caller ID was blocked. When I would answer, the phone line would be quiet and eventually disconnect. The consistency ...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Auto Dealers
48, Report:
#229828
Posted Date:
Jan 11 2007
Longwood Industries, Inc They called several times regarding the car I was selling in my local paper, then when I talked to them they said they would sell my car in 10 days that they has interested buyers for my car. They charged me $99.99 and said that my money was 100% refundable if not sold in ten days. I call back after the ten days and they said I should have called before the 10 days in order to get my refund! Roanoke Virginia
Longwood Industries called me regarding the car I was selling in my local paper, they said that they would help me sell my car in 10 days or I would get my money back.
They charged me $99.99 and when I called back after the ten days they did not refund my money back, and there ...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Advertising Agencies
49, Report:
#223837
Posted Date:
Dec 18 2006
Biglot.com And Longwood Industries SCAM!!! they refuse to send refund back.they refuse to be contacted Roanoke Virginia
i cannot get ahold of anyone at the company. the phone number given, now goes to a paY $5.95 overseas information number.i can not get ahold of anyone. i but an ad in on july 25th, and recieved no emails on my boat,,,,none!!!
I sent refund request after the 90 day period, but now...
Entity
Biglot.com And Longwood Industries
Categories: Boat Brokers
50, Report:
#211077
Posted Date:
Sep 19 2006
Longwood Industries - The Big Lot Ripoff FRAUD Improperly using a tax sheltered charity to abuse customers and circumvent the intent of the law Bedford Virginia
To the Consumer and Mr. Renee Fisher,
I have deduced the following facts from several phone calls placed to me from Longwood Industies:
1) Longwood Industries makes use of automated telecom equipment to place calls to millions of consumers. It gathers its phone data from nume...
Entity
Longwood Industries
Categories: Advertising / Deceptive