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FIB - Scams 101
Re: Stores Online is NOT trustworthy
Posted By: Marty In Response To: Stores Online is NOT trustworthy (Danny)
Date: Saturday, March 17, 2007, at 3:58 p.m.(pst)
>> I attended a storesonline presentation in Huntington, W.Va. on feb.
>> 20th, 2007.>> I received information for a free 90-min presentation on internet
>> marketing skills and a free business planner for attending. THEY did not
>> provide the business planner as promised. They asked for us to pay $20 for
>> a registration to another training session.>> They were all about getting Money out of my pocket...
>> SCAM SCAM SCAM...
>> I did not pay the $20. I left upset that I did not receive any
>> information on marketing or the business planner that was promised.>> I decided to research the company to inform their management that I
>> didn't receive the planner and to my surprise - I found court decisions -
>> complaints and many other negative comments about this company.>> I beleive in honesty, hard-work, dedication, value, quality, and the
>> golden rule. I feel so upset with people/ companies who try to rip people
>> off.
My gut tells me no. Too good to be true.I attended the 90 minute free presentation. Got the free gift: small (cheap) organizer made of vinyl and a terrific lunch. This was held at a high class hotel banquet facility........very impressive.
I paid the $20 to attend an all day training. Cheap 4 2 people (too good to be true). I wasn't concerned about the money as the lunch alone was worth what we got the first time at this hotel.
This time the "fancy facility" put us in a tent that was very crowded (cheaper for Storesonline). They already made the good impression. A couple sellers were there to give their testimonies: very good, of course. A couple trainers that were high pitch sellers/closers, "and if you get it today..... the price would be half what they normally charge for the 6 "suggested" sites." It was hig pressure techniques.
What they offer (software, security,Web page design, support, etc.) is a good deal but the price too high for the negative infor I'm finding about their co. In fact, one gentleman came to the session that had bought in and wanted some answers. They escorted him out by security! Maybe if you're a VERY highly motivated person and have a successful business already, but not for the normie that wants to get started. My gut tells me this isn't right.
Oh,I left the training early. A person called me to let me know they would be willing to offer extra help if I was serious about it. And if you need a loan to get started they will help you if you apply today!!!! 18% interest, yikes.
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