51, Report:
#529829
Posted Date:
Nov 28 2009
Buxton Bags merchandise Direct No warranty junk! Internet
Bought a cell phone wallet from a local Giant Eagle and not even 24 hours later the strap broke, the wallet fell about 4 feet to the ground and broke my cell phone. When I got home I called the number from their website since there was no paper work inside the box. I was redir...
Entity
Buxton Bags
Categories: Questionable Activities
52, Report:
#499503
Posted Date:
Sep 24 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct Sent products did not order Wallingford, Connecticut
I was sent a package of books for pest control under my maiden name to my old address where my parents still live. I never placed the order nor do I still use the last name. I don't understand where it came from!
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Exterminating Services
53, Report:
#496952
Posted Date:
Sep 18 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct Fraudulent Ripoff...the company doubled my order without authorization and I was charged almost triple what was expected! Toronto, Ontario
I responded to an infocommercial on television wherein I ordered one pair of HD Vision sunglasses at the price of $29.95. The recorded voice repeatedly asked me to order more than one pair as well as order other items. I declined repeatedly; only one set of sunglasses was...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Eye Care
54, Report:
#495005
Posted Date:
Sep 15 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct I ordered one set of HD Vision Wrap Around Glasses for > $25.00. The order was duplicated, sent to me with no packing slip, information etc. and my visa was charged $93.14. (Seen on tv.) Toronto, Ontario
TV Advertised Ripoff
I ordered one set of HD Vision WrapArounds for what was advertised as a time limited offer for >$25.00. My order was duplicated without my consent and sent to me without any packing slip, return information, etc. My visa was charged $93.14, mor...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Eye Care
55, Report:
#487214
Posted Date:
Aug 30 2009
Merchandise Direct In Toronto 101 Canarctic Dr., Toronto, Ont M3J 3N1 contact info is New York duplicated order - Toronto Ontario
Purchase was HD Vision Wrap Around sunglasses. Ad was 1 Pr $29.95 Cdn. with bonus of 1 pr night glasses and a visor clip free. Shipping & Handling was to be paid for bonus.They duplicated the order and sent me 2 sets in 2 boxes shipped as 1 item. Cost $29.95 plus S&a...
Entity
Merchandise Direct In Toronto
Categories: TV Advertisements
56, Report:
#482791
Posted Date:
Aug 20 2009
Merchandise Direct In Wallingford, CT.06493 Fraudulent order, Fraudulent charges to my credit card by Merchandise Direct in Wallingford. Connecticut
8-20-2009. A few weeks ago I responded to Merchandise Direct infomercial to order food containers valued at $19.99. I just received a box weighing over 30 lbs. containing 4 sets of junk books that I did not order. I called 800-372-4729 and spoke to Alexis who indicated that she...
Entity
Merchandise Direct In Wallingford, CT.06493
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
57, Report:
#478268
Posted Date:
Aug 11 2009
Merchandise Direct TV Offer HD Vision Wrap Around sunglasses Toronto Ontario
While watching a TV offer I called the number to order the HD Vision Wrap Arounds Sunglasses. Although there were many prompts to order more, I ordered only one pair of sunglasses with the bonus of the night vision sun glasses for the price of shipping and handling only. The total...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: TV Advertisements
58, Report:
#475495
Posted Date:
Aug 01 2009
Merchandise Direct Loud N'Clear Toronto Ontario
I bought two earing aids called loud n'clear. These equipments simply dont work properly and dont perform as the company says on tv. i tried to be reimbursed but it turns out to be impossible to get in touch with anybody and it seems that nobody lives at the address shown on the pac...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: Miscellaneous Electronics
59, Report:
#472369
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2009
Merchandise Direct, merchandise Direct Wonder Hangars Wonder Hangars advertised on TV as 14.95 plus shipping of 7.95 charged 53.30 on my credit card Toronto Ontario
Wonder Hangars advertises on TV for $14.95 plus $7.95 shipping. I was charged $53.30.
When phoning to place an order you are never giving the choice to speak to an actual person. You must always push a button on the phone or spell something.
The spiel went on and on even after...
Entity
Merchandise Direct Wonder Hangars
Categories: TV Advertisements
60, Report:
#472000
Posted Date:
Jul 22 2009
Merchandise Direct Deceptive infomercials buy one get one free 19.95 plus shipping & handling totaled 66.30 Wallingford Connecticut
I purchased the 1001 all natural secrets to pest control and soultions to healthy lawn and garden books for 19.95 plus shipping and handling with the option to have another set for free I just had to pay the shipping and handling. I recieved 12 weeks later a double order for a total...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
61, Report:
#468978
Posted Date:
Jul 13 2009
Merchandise Direct Mighty Putty - Rip-Off Toronto Ontario
I ordered Mighty Putty from an Infomercial by Merchandise Direct. The order was to cost $29.99 Plus 8.00 S&H for a total of 37.99 Plus Tx.
When I received my order I noticed the shipment contained 18 tubes of Mighty Putty. It seemed much more than the original quantity I ordered....
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: TV Advertisements
62, Report:
#454284
Posted Date:
May 22 2009
Merchandise Direct - Smooth Away Overcharged me for less then I ordered Toronto Ontario
I ordered the Smooth away through the tv which was listed for 19.99 plus 5.99 for shipping and handling and I was told if I ordered now I would recieve a second for free. I was offered 6-7 add ons which did not give me the option to say yes or no, I was only given the choice to pick...
Entity
Merchandise Direct - Smooth Away
Categories: Miscellaneous Companies
63, Report:
#452989
Posted Date:
May 18 2009
Merchandise Direct Of merchandise Direct Corrupt Wallington Connecticut
I oerdered only one and charged for 2
Thelma's gift gallery
Vallejo, CaliforniaU.S.A.
Entity
Merchandise Direct Of
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
64, Report:
#452564
Posted Date:
May 17 2009
Merchandise Direct buy one and get one free for 14.95 costing me 59.66 on visa card rip me right off Toronto Ontario Canada
shown on ty
wonder hanger.
advertise to buy one article and get one free if you buy now from ty .
cost 14.95 plus taxe i presume .
asking for credit card witch i did and ive receive 2 kit as advertise but the catch is it cost me 59.66 and it was taken from my credit card .
i...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
65, Report:
#451284
Posted Date:
May 13 2009
GPM*MERCHANDISE DIRECT 800-3666937 NY They just still money out from my checking account GPM*MERCHANDISE DIRECT 800-3666937 New York New York *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account that someone wrongfully takes it from you!
I come home from work on May 12 2009 and check my bank statement, and i found unautorized payment for $37.94 And it's still pending, so i try to call the banks, and they are closed, so this is all i have to say.
Oleksandr
Delta Jct, AlaskaU.S.A.
EDitor's Suggestions on how to...
Entity
GPM*MERCHANDISE DIRECT 800-3666937 NY
Categories: Gangs
66, Report:
#449554
Posted Date:
May 07 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct Credit card fraud Wallingford Connecticut
I was surprised this morning to find that the above company took $42.89 out of my account. There was not a full name with the withdrawal and the phone number was not complete. I went on line and entered GPM and a site came up with many many complaints filed with Ripoff with the sa...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Credit Card Fraud
67, Report:
#448369
Posted Date:
May 03 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct It works, but! Toronto Ontario Canada
I recently ordered the ListenIn hearing device, as seen in TV ads. It arrived in approximately 3 weeks and the only item charged, so far, to my cc that wasn't indicated on the confirmation order was the sales tax.
While the unit does work, it is very sensitive, however my bigges...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Audio & Electronic Retail Stores
68, Report:
#443690
Posted Date:
Apr 15 2009
GPM MERCHANDISE DIRECT - Snuggie Misleading and deceptive ordering, processing, and customer service practices Wallingford Connecticut
Having only shopped on sites of reputable companies, I was admittedly tricked by the intentionally misleading and deceptive ordering screen for this product. The real horror show comes in appealing to the customer service representatives who are clearly well versed in deflecting co...
Entity
GPM MERCHANDISE DIRECT - Snuggie
Categories: Telemarketers
69, Report:
#440441
Posted Date:
Apr 03 2009
Merchandise Direct Buxton bags are NO bargain!! Wallingford Connecticut
On March 16, 2009 I placed an order online at www.buxtonbag.com for two bags (buy one, get one free) for $19.95 plus S/H. Once I entered my order, payment method, and hit the Continue button at the bottom of page, more pages came up offering an upgrade to deluxe for $5.00 additiona...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: TV Advertisements
70, Report:
#432814
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct - Buxton Bag Buxton Bag - Phone Rip-Off and On-line Order - Piece of Cheap Crap - Do Not Purchase Wallingford Connecticut
I first tried the toll-free number listed on TV and used my debit card. I ended up hanging up on them after so many offers and about 45 minutes on the phone. Being frustrated, I then went online and order one black bag. I called customer service to cancel the order with the debit...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct - Buxton Bag
Categories: Luggage & Leather Goods
71, Report:
#427082
Posted Date:
Feb 22 2009
Merchandise Direct I ordered one set of strap perfect,I was sent two and charged for two ,one set was to be free. Wallingford Connecticut
i I only ordered one set of perfect straps but was sent two for which I was charged,on tv they said one set was free,however that was not the case.I was chargrd for both. This company is fraudulently using the airwaves to their advantage and the detriment of the consumer.I declined ...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: Telemarketers
72, Report:
#426746
Posted Date:
Feb 21 2009
GPM*MERCHANDISE DIRECT - Snuggie Very Deceptive from the start. Hidden fees, outrageous S&H and repeated charges. You DO NOT get what you pay for! Beware of this SCAM. Wallingford Connecticut
I attempted to order the Snuggie from the website on 1/27/09. Thought it would be a good product for my wife. From the very start, the website is not user friendly. The ad for the product along with a video are all on the same page as the entry tabs for billing info. The inital $19....
Entity
GPM*MERCHANDISE DIRECT - Snuggie
Categories: Questionable Activities
73, Report:
#423093
Posted Date:
Feb 12 2009
Gpm*merchandise Direct web site designed to support over ordering, customer service to not address problems until after product is shipped and billed. Wallingford Connecticut
Attempted to order one Snuggie for my wife and sister-in-law, changed my mind to just my wife, when I tried to change the order amount the site immeadiatley sent in the order twice. When I called customer service in the next 5 minutes I was told to call back as the order had not app...
Entity
Gpm*merchandise Direct
Categories: On-Line Stores
74, Report:
#422815
Posted Date:
Feb 11 2009
GPM Merchandise Direct Free Snuggie RipOff Canada Internet
Free Snuggie RipOff
I ordered the Free Snuggie and realized that the supposed $19.99 turned into $86.00.
I immediately cancelled the order through the reply email I received. I also contacted customer service (3 separate times that day). The automated line stated it takes 24...
Entity
GPM Merchandise Direct
Categories: Bed & Bath
75, Report:
#421696
Posted Date:
Feb 08 2009
Merchandise Direct Additional Merchandise - Exorbitant price Toronto Ontario
After seeing a TV advertisement I order what I believed was 1 Fleece jacket/blanket for $30 for a Christmas gift. On February 6th I received 4 Fleece jacket/blankets and my Mastercard was charged for $126.00. I did not order 4 and cannot afford the $126. I will try to contact the...
Entity
Merchandise Direct
Categories: Bait-and-Switch