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Across the Fence:  What a rip-off...  |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
 Posted - May 05 2010 : 09:11:32 AM
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An elderly neighbor of mine called me this morn in tears. She had gotten an advertisment in the mail awhile back regarding cantalope. The ad stated they were the best in the country and they would be delivered to your home via the USPS. The ad stated the first delivery was for $3.00, and after that, it would be the regular price of $9.00. So Mary goes ahead and orders, thinking why not. If she didn't like them she wouldn't order anymore. She gets them in this morns mail, opens the statement on the lid, and with shipping and handeling it comes to , are you ready, now there's 3 cantalopes in the box, $29.76. She has already allowed them to bill her credit card upon shipping, so these 3 cantalopes have cost her just under $10.00 dollars each. I call the company and they tell me that it states, $3.00 plus shipping and handeling, I said you are thiefs and the women hangs up on me, so then i call her credit card company and they say, "buyer beware", we are warning people all the time, but she signed the original statement, promise ing to pay, so theres nothing we can do. 
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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mscountrygirl
True Blue Farmgirl
552 Posts
Michelle
Lucedale
Mississippi
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 09:16:55 AM
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I would like to know that company's name so we can warn others on facebook, ect. I would like to know if they are members of the BBB? It only takes 1 negative online post circulating to ruin a company that needs to be exposed!
It's all good!
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 09:37:47 AM
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That's awful! I would follow Michelle's advice and report the incident to the BBB.
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 10:02:06 AM
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oh that is so sad! poor lady.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 10:46:12 AM
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it is a rough old system out there. i hope spme one reports them to bbb. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3322 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 11:03:26 AM
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Those melons better melt in your mouth and do the dishes for that price! Poor lady, they always get ya with the shipping and handling.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2010 : 12:44:59 PM
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That is horrible! I file claims at a bank all day long for people who have been scammed one way or another. It makes me sad and furious at the same time. I agree! Tell us the company name and let's get the word out there. Also I would suggest she either cancels that credit card or ask her company to change her account number so the fraud can't continue.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - May 05 2010 : 10:48:07 PM
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That is terrible!!
But I always feel that if something seems too good to be true, it must be! Always, always get the full price first. If they won't give it, then take your bidness elsewhere!!
Poor lady, I feel for her!!
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 03:46:18 AM
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And what's the old syaing??
If it's too good to be true it probaly is??
I can't stand it when older folks are constantly being scammed and ripped off.
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Twinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
116 Posts
Debbie
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - May 06 2010 : 08:00:37 AM
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That is so sad. I feel bad for the lady. People who run their business this way should be ashamed. I agree with the others get the name circulating of the business and report it to the BBB.
Twinsmom
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 08:34:57 AM
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I did report this to the BBB, but unfortunatly, the company did nothing illegal. It makes me sick that these companys can and will do this to people knowing that their practices are moraly wrong. They are in it for the almighty buck, PERIOD. I am giving you all the name of the company, but please do not use my name or my neighbors, i don't want to have to deal with these people at all, cause it could send me to jail,lol. The company is "Red Coopers".
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 08:41:07 AM
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I would contact your States Attorney! Makes me mad that the bank/credit card company won't do something! Our news reports on these scams quite often and also lets us know that the States Attorney is working with the person being scammed. Please contact them to see if they can do something. This is elder abuse on the companies side.
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2010 : 09:03:44 AM
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It might be elder abuse in our eyes, but its not on the laws side, the company would not of known my neighbors age.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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Across the Fence: What a rip-off... |
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What a rip-off...
Done venting now!!