101, Report:
#227680
Posted Date:
Jan 05 2007
Specialy Merchandise Corporation, ecommerce, spent thousands of dollars to run this site with no success SImi Valley California
After 5 months of owning a website developed by SMC and its Partner emerchant club. I started to investigate why my site was doing so badly.
After conversing with many web specialists online I found out that my website, by no fault of my own, was in the sandbox with Google.
This...
Entity
Specialy Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
102, Report:
#220993
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corp. Lied, Manipulated me and stole from me Simi Valley California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I am on disability and was looking for a way to try and fix my house up (flooring, roof and etc...)when I saw the advertisement for SMC on TV with Tom Bosley as the host. I called and ordered the kit for 39.95 a month. They took that out and then they took out 2 weeks later $325.00....
Entity
SMC
Categories: Home Based Business
103, Report:
#220988
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
ACER Computers Provided an exceedingly poor quality product and even worse Customer support San Jose California
The ACER Travelmate 244x notebook computer system (and I use the term very loosly) I received as part of a home based business and distributed by Specialty Merchandise Corp. is of exceedingly poor quality and, even though ACER's sorry ass web site recommend the use of Windows XP Pro...
Entity
ACER Computers
Categories: Computer Manufaturers
104, Report:
#220966
Posted Date:
Nov 17 2006
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corp ripoff Requires a exceeding long term commitment to pay for the lousiest computer and poorest customer service on the planet! Fontana California
SMC requires a forty eight month financial commitment of more than one hundred dollars for a cheesy cd audio How to... system and a very crappy ACER notebook computer that is certainly not worth even eight hundred dollars. What is all of this money for?
ACER's pityful web site cl...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corp
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
105, Report:
#211334
Posted Date:
Nov 16 2006
Specialty Mechandise Corporation, SMC Dishonest billing and fraudulent billing practices. Total ripoff that is easy to get in but hard to get out. Simi Valley California
This company is totally deceiving to the consumer. My experience with this has cost me several hundred dollars that I should not have been charged. Let me tell you what my story is.
First off I signed up online which is a total mistake for anyone. Their website makes it so easy t...
Entity
Specialty Mechandise Corporation, SMC
Categories: Home Based Business
106, Report:
#212736
Posted Date:
Sep 27 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff Took money from a 67yr. old widow on disability. SIMI VALLEY California
I am a 67yr old widow on disability. I wanted to make money to help buy my medicines. I am on 16 prescription medicines a day.
On their TV ads they gave the impresion that this was a job that could be done at home on your computer.
I paid the $300.00 plus up front so I could g...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
107, Report:
#211081
Posted Date:
Sep 15 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corpation ripoff. web site errors, never return calls, cannot get through to support, will not let you out of contract even though they do not keep agreement . deceitful Simi Valley California
Company will not let you cancel after thirty days even though they have not completed the work they said they would do. Would not correct errors on website that they designed for you after payment was given they state you have to make the corrections yourself. Will not return call...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corpation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
108, Report:
#77549
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2006
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff lying deceptive overpriced oversaturated market Chatsworth California
I have been meaning to file a complaint on this website. I finally got the fire under my butt to do so.
Firstly I would like to contact about the contact information for SMC. Upon the regular website, there is none listed except a toll free number. I attempted to get some info...
Entity
SMC (Specialty Merchandise Corporation)
Categories: Home Based Business
109, Report:
#209460
Posted Date:
Sep 05 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corporation, SMC, Emerchant Club ripoff, scam, promised but not delivered,unethical fraudulent lousy customer service non responsive used car salesman attitude sold a bill of goods lied dishonest Phoenix Arizona Simi Valley California
I started wih SMC with the idea to stay at home with my two year old and make a little extra money. I started it full force with paying the initial $300+ to sale products at wholesale.
WOW! A month later was I in for a rude awakening and a lot of learning. I knew better. I really...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corporation, SMC, Emerchant Club
Categories: Home Based Business
110, Report:
#207073
Posted Date:
Aug 21 2006
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation RIPOFF! Simi Valley California
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation Ripoff, Liars, They say they will help you get started in your buisness. Just contact our buisness coaches and set up an appointment Well thats the first problem I had with them, this would have been my second source of income.
My origial jo...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
111, Report:
#181526
Posted Date:
Jul 11 2006
Specility Merchandise Corporation ripoff Didn't cancel membership in the time period as advertised Simi Valley California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I reponded to an ad online for a opportunity to make some money with SMC's products. A sales repersentive contacted me by phone. She explained to me how the company worked and wanted me to sign up for $314.95, and there would be fee after 30 days. I wasn't impress then but was to...
Entity
Specility Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
112, Report:
#182764
Posted Date:
Mar 23 2006
Specialty Merchandise - SMC ripoff website they didn't give me what they promised they lied Chatsworth California
SMC-what a ripoff,I learn one lesson -don't watch Tv late at night. night time was made for sleeping, do just that you will be $1OOO'S richer when morning comes. SMC has to be stoped, and you can do it.
Mae
Benton, MississippiU.S.A.
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corp - SMC
Categories: On-Line Business
113, Report:
#178739
Posted Date:
Mar 01 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corp SMC borderline fraud, non existant customer service, ripoff Simi Valley California
My problems with SMC occurred approximately 4 years ago, but I recently saw they were still advertising so I decided to file this report.
Warning: If you pay SMC, particularly for a website, don't ever expect to get a dime of that money back if you are unsatisfied for any reason...
Entity
SMC
Categories: TV Advertisements
114, Report:
#178137
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2006
McSpecialty Merchandise Corporation- SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff - they hide behind FAKE RETAIL PRICES Simi Valley California
SMC's prices are Crooked As a Country Road.Do you know what this means? MSRP you see all over the world, it means Manufacture Suggested Retail Price,
When you go to a Wholesale Distributor and set up an account, you will get a Catalog and a Wholesale Price List. One thing you w...
Entity
SMC,-Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: On-Line Business
115, Report:
#174455
Posted Date:
Feb 02 2006
Specialty Merchandise Corporation I never received the so called coaching from SMC and called to cancel the membership before thirty days, SMC took an extra payment out of my account without my authorization and is absolutely refusing to give my money back. Simi Valley California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
On November 11th,2005 I called SMC to get a trial membership for thirty days. I was excited about having their supposed business coach call me so I could start my own my business.
After calling and setting appoinments for coaching several times,no coach ever calling me. I was ups...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Corrupt Companies
116, Report:
#164922
Posted Date:
Dec 24 2005
SMC Ecommerce Division ripoff Chatsworth California
For sometime my wife and I have wanted to own an online business. When we saw the Tom Bosley ad regarding the SMC company and their website program we thought this was the answer.
Upon calling, I was told that before any of my website questions or any references would be provided...
Entity
SMC Ecommerce Division
Categories: Internet
117, Report:
#152960
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2005
SMC - Specialty Merchandise Ripoff rep. Wm Smith ripoff , scam, put on hold in customer service for 20 minutes twice..canceled order day before it was confirmed and they took the money out anyway. The only ones who answer their phones is info comercial phone reps. Phoenix For The Sales Reps. And For The Warehouse San Bernadino California & Phoenix and Detroit that I know of
August 4th, 2005-----I saw the info commercial in Michigan and called their 1-800-587-5032 number to recieve their free information and spoke with Wm. Smith, salesman.
He told me that I should order their $39.95 sales kit which gave me a free website( which is only their websit...
Entity
SMC - Specialty Merchandise
Categories: Corrupt Companies
118, Report:
#148304
Posted Date:
Aug 08 2005
Smc-specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff Chatsworth ca.
I called smc yesterday,7/01/05 to get more information on there sign up options. I spoke to a representitive that gave his name to me as Pete Cologne (last name may be incorrect). We discussed the Gold package and its perks and also was trying to get information from him on the silv...
Entity
Smc-specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: On-Line Business
119, Report:
#150479
Posted Date:
Jul 20 2005
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation - EMerchant Club RIPOFF supposedly wins suit against web store developer, violating citizens rights and monopoly laws Internet
Online stores are a dime a dozen. And there are no end to services out there that offer to set up a store and host it for you. Who to trust and who not to trust, especially online, is a big deal these days. But when you find that one trusted outfit, well, you hope for the best.
...
Entity
SMC Specialty Merchandise Corporation - EMerchant Club
Categories: Gift Shops
120, Report:
#147752
Posted Date:
Jul 03 2005
Specialty Merchandise Corporation Cancel MShip still charging Chatsworth, California *EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back into your bank account!
I reported to this company after a few days when I opened account and explained to them I found disturbing news articles on them and didnt feel comfortable. I have contacted them many time since then ---and they continue to deduct money out of my checking---refuse to talk into detai...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise Corporation
Categories: Telemarketers
121, Report:
#142326
Posted Date:
May 11 2005
SMC, SMCORP, SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION, JOHN KIRKLAND, KERRY COX Ripoff thinks that they have won the war. Chatsworth California
SMC, SMCORP, SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION, JOHN KIRKLAND, KERRY COX thinks that they have won the war.
These people have been trying to push out all the competition from anyone who speaks ill of them or builds website for people who sells SMC JUNK.
Has SMC won the war ...
Entity
SMC, SMCORP, SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION, JOHN KIRKLAND, KERRY COX
Categories: Corrupt Companies
122, Report:
#119570
Posted Date:
Apr 01 2005
SMC SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION RIPOFF DISHONEST DECEIVING TAKING ADVANTAGE OF GOOD HARD WORKING PEOPLE CHATSWORTH California
I JOINED SMC IN AUGUST 2004. I FOUND OUT REALLY QUICK THAT YOUR PHONE CALLS AND YOUR E-MAILS DO NOT GET ANSWERED. I ALSO FOUND OUT THEY WERE CHARGING FEES TO MY CREDIT CARD WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION AND CALLED THEM TO STOP IT.
THEIR PRODUCTS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE AND AFTER HANDING OUT ...
Entity
SMC SPECIALTY MERCHANDISE CORPORATION
Categories: TV Advertisements
123, Report:
#128713
Posted Date:
Jan 24 2005
SMC, Specialty Merchandise Corp ripoff big promises zero profits Chatsworth California
I joined based on the merchandise and low cost to join-about $375. They only show you a few products, so You don't know. Before joining I had no idea there are a million other websites selling the same stuff.
I spent $1800 on a website, and another $1000 advertising locally wit...
Entity
SMC Corp
Categories: Liars
124, Report:
#128025
Posted Date:
Jan 19 2005
Specialty Merchandise Corporation ripoff! I lost about 65% of my money. Internet
I am amazed how many people got riped off besides me. One night I saw the infomercial about SMC and how the program works so I decided to try it. So I called SMC and gave them my info. In a few days I recieved the package. And everything in there was kind of different from what the ...
Entity
Specialty Merchandise
Categories: Corrupt Companies
125, Report:
#126223
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2005
SMC AKA Specialty Merchandise Corp AKA SMCorp AKA Emerchantclub SMC Buyers Beware Here Is The Membership Agreement! Save Your $300.00 Or You Will Get Scammed RIPOFF Chatsworth California
SMC STANDARD MEMBERSHIP RULES
I feel really bad for the lady who just lost her $300.00 anybody who reads this report should email it to 10 of their friends to keep them from getting scammed by this company. I almost got scammed but I did not because I came here first and reviewe...
Entity
SMC
Categories: TV Advertisements