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Re: Premier Mailing Service

Posted By: Jeannette
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 3:10 a.m.(pst)

In Response To: Premier Mailing Service (Christienne Miller)

>> Hello again!

>> I wrote in a while ago about trying to find a work-at-home situation
>> and I find myself trying to get information about another company that
>> sent me a mailed piece. Premiere Mailing Service, Inc. based in Naples,
>> Florida sent me a letter about assembling, stapling and shipping booklets
>> from home. They provide you with a stapler, the booklet pages and covers
>> and pay $20 per book. I found a full time job since my first post, but my
>> husband is trying to find something to do so that he can take care of our
>> baby and not have to work a night shift.

>> I have done several searches to try to find negative press on these
>> people and haven't been able to find any.

>> Does anyone out there know if this is a scam?

>> As always, I appreciate your time and feedback!

Here ya go about this straight from the BBB ~ Better Business Bureau:

BBB Reliability Report

BBB® Serving Florida's West Coast
P.O. Box 7950
Clearwater, FL 33758-7950
(727) 535-5522 (24 Hours)
www.bbbwestflorida.org

Premier Mailing Service, Inc.
PO Box 7159
Naples, FL 34101-7159
Telephone: (239) 352-5900

The BBB reports on members and non-members. If a company is a member of the BBB, it is stated in this report
BBB Definition:

report - A summary of activity reflected in a company's BBB file. Includes basic business background, BBB membership information, and BBB complaint activity over the previous three years. Also reports may include any known government actions, advertising issues or other information that results from activity conducted by the BBB.

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Original Business Start Date: April 2006
Principal: Ms. Maureen Rahming, President
Customer Contact: Ms. Maureen Rahming, President - (239) 352-5900
Entity: Corporation
Incorporated: April 2006, FL
TOB Classification: Work-At-Home Companies
BBB Membership: This company is not a member.

The BBB has requested basic information from this company. The BBB has not received a response. Without this information, the BBB may not have current information concerning such things as the company's management or its nature of business.

Customer Experience

Based on BBB files this company has an unsatisfactory record
BBB Definition:

unsatisfactory record - A company has an "unsatisfactory business performance record" with the BBB is based on the experiences reflected in BBB files. This file condition results when the company has failed to resolve or respond to complaints, repeatedly failed to respond or resolve issues in a timely manner, failed to resolve the underlying issues for a pattern
BBB Definition:

pattern - More than 2 complaints involving the same allegations usually within 12 months that are significant in relation to the company's size and volume of business.

of complaints, failed to honor their commitment to mediate or arbitrate disputes or honor mediated agreements or arbitrated decisions, failed to substantiate, modify or discontinue false advertising claims
BBB Definition:

advertising claims - The BBB reviews business advertising, (newspaper, magazine, TV, radio, internet) routinely to ensure that it is truthful and ethical. Claims in advertising are measured against basic advertising principles of the BBB Code of Advertising
BBB Definition:

BBB Code of Advertising - http://www.bbb.org/membership/codeofad.asp

which was developed to guide advertisers, advertising agencies and advertising media.

that are challenged by the BBB, or failed to discontinue unauthorized use of the BBB name and logo, a Federally protected trademark.

with the Better Business Bureau for an unanswered complaint and a pattern
BBB Definition:

pattern - More than 2 complaints involving the same allegations usually within 12 months that are significant in relation to the company's size and volume of business.

of complaints concerning deliver issues and misrepresentation in advertising. Complaints received by the Bureau state that the company places ads in the newspaper stating that consumers will receive money for every envelope stuffed. The company requires consumers to send money in for its materials. Consumers who have sent the money state that they do not receive materials that are used to stuff envelopes, but rather information on how the consumers can place similar ads at an additional cost. Other complaints
BBB Definition:

Other complaints - This refers to complaints from individuals or businesses that do not fall under a specific category.

received state that once the consumers paid the fee, they never received anything from the company.

When considering complaint information, please take into account the company's size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm's responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.

The BBB processed a total of 33 complaints about this company in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period.Of the total of 33 complaints closed in 36 months, 32 were closed in the last year.

Advertising Issues
BBB Definition:

Advertising Issues - Claims alleging print or electronic media advertised claims or practices misrepresent the service or product offer.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

5 - Company resolved
BBB Definition:

resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.

1 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Administratively Closed
BBB Definition:

Administratively Closed - The BBB determined that the complaint could not be satisfactorily settled using standard methods of voluntary dispute resolution

2 - BBB determined that despite the company's reasonable effort to address complaint issues, the consumer remained dissatisfied.

Contract Issues
BBB Definition:

Contract Issues - Claim of alleged failure to honor contract or agreement, work performed without authorization, or invalid contract.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

1 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Sales Practice Issues
BBB Definition:

Sales Practice Issues - Claims of alleged sales presentations made in person or by telephone that contain misrepresentations of the product or service, high pressure sales practices, failure to disclose key conditions of the offer, and verbal representations not consistent with written contractual terms or agreements.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

1 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Delivery Issues
BBB Definition:

Delivery Issues - Claims alleging delayed delivery of ordered merchandise.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

10 - Company resolved
BBB Definition:

resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.

5 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

No Response
BBB Definition:

No Response - The company failed to respond to the complaint.

1 - Company failed to respond to the BBB to resolve or address the complaint issues.

Service Issues
BBB Definition:

Service Issues - Claims of alleged delay in completing service, failure to provide promised service, inferior quality of provided service, or damaged merchandise as a result of delivery service.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

1 - Company resolved
BBB Definition:

resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.

2 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Administratively Closed
BBB Definition:

Administratively Closed - The BBB determined that the complaint could not be satisfactorily settled using standard methods of voluntary dispute resolution

1 - BBB determined that despite the company's reasonable effort to address complaint issues, the consumer remained dissatisfied.

Customer Service Issues
BBB Definition:

Service Issues - Claims of alleged delay in completing service, failure to provide promised service, inferior quality of provided service, or damaged merchandise as a result of delivery service.

BBB Definition:

Customer Service Issues - Claims alleging unsatisfactory customer service, including personnel's failure to provide assistance in a timely manner, failure to address or respond to customer dissatisfaction, unavailability for customer support, and/or inappropriate behavior or attitude exhibited by company staff.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

2 - Company resolved
BBB Definition:

resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to the BBB.

Guarantee or Warranty Issues
BBB Definition:

Guarantee or Warranty Issues - Claims alleging failure to honor the terms regarding guarantees or warranties.

Resolved
BBB Definition:

Resolved - The company resolved the complaint issues.

1 - Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB.

Additional Addresses

Additional Addresses
105 12th Ave NE
Naples, FL 34120-3355

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Report as of September 25, 2007
Copyright© 2007 BBB®, Inc.

If you choose to do business with this company, please let the company know that you contacted the BBB for a report.

BBB reports may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.

The information in this report has either been provided by the company or has been compiled by the BBB from other reliable sources.

As a matter of policy, the BBB does not endorse any product, service or company. BBB reports generally cover a three-year reporting period, and are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information contained in this report is believed reliable but not guaranteed as to accuracy. Reports are subject to change at any time.

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