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<p>新しいページ: 'Each month I receive hundreds of e-mails from consumers whove been bilked out [http://www.twitter.com/The_Paul_Crane Paul Crane] - of the hard-earned dollars by unscrupulous su...'</p> <p><b>新規ページ</b></p><div>Each month I receive hundreds of e-mails from consumers whove been bilked out<br /> [http://www.twitter.com/The_Paul_Crane Paul Crane] - of the hard-earned dollars by unscrupulous supplement / diet pill<br /> manufacturers. Manufacturers that have added these to monthly recurring billing<br /> cycles without their permission. Manufacturers who dont honor their money-back<br /> guarantees, and, while providing a 1-800 number for refunds, such as the work with a<br /> real, breathing person to watch the dpi. These manufacturers treat their<br /> customers with disdain, as well as in general, regard them only a small amount greater than sheep<br /> who are required being parted from their money.<br /> <br /> The large number of complaints I receive involve products marketed almost<br /> extensively via...<br /> <br /> i) radio advertisements<br /> <br /> ii) Internet e-mail and promotional initiatives<br /> <br /> iii) television infomercials<br /> <br /> These products tend to be marketed by companies who do not possess a regular<br /> presence in the marketplace. These firms prefer to get this seem to be a good<br /> thing (i.e., exclusive T.V. offer!, and this method is unavailable in any<br /> stores, so order now!). However, the opposite is usually the case. Why?<br /> Selling through Net, T.V. or radio causes it to be quite simple for that manufacturer<br /> to...<br /> <br /> a) avoid accountability towards the customer<br /> <br /> b) continue to sell a substandard product with a receptive audience<br /> <br /> To further outline the issues, lets create an example scenario with fictitious<br /> companies X (which will sell its products in shops), and Y (which<br /> sells online).<br /> <br /> Suppose company X results in a new fat burning supplement product having a full money-back<br /> guarantee. You can purchase it in local marketplaces through well-known retailers.<br /> Suppose you come in for the retailer and purchase that new fat burning supplement. One month<br /> later, according to the label guarantee, you return the empty bottle to get a<br /> refund, feeling the merchandise didnt meet your expectations.<br /> <br /> [http://www.twitter.com/The_Paul_Crane Paul Crane] - An excellent, customer focused retailer will refund your hard earned money immediately, no<br /> questions asked (when they dont, inform you you will end up taking your small business<br /> elsewhere). That retailer will likely then demand their own refund from manufacturer.<br /> <br /> Whats my point here?...<br /> <br /> 1) Inferior quality products threaten the area merchants credibility, and<br /> power they have to work with the neighborhood audience. All things considered, no merchant who<br /> claims to have your best interests in mind while flogging an inferior product<br /> can remain in operation for very long.<br /> <br /> 2) Its impossible for almost any manufacturer in order to avoid accountability in the local<br /> retail market. If a product yields a lot of refunds, the area merchant will<br /> need to stop selling it. That is because that merchant needs your repeat<br /> business for his/her other products. If the merchant doesnt treat you well,<br /> s/he loses the potential risk of losing All of your business. Regardless, in essence<br /> the local retailer must stop ordering from your manufacturer.<br /> <br /> 3) Items that generate lots of refund requests less difficult more benefit the<br /> retailer than ones that do not. Merchants wont carry this kind of product for<br /> long.<br /> <br /> OK, lets focus on sleep issues of the coin.<br /> <br /> Suppose company Y creates a new fat burner (included in a 100% money-back<br /> guarantee) and markets it via infomercials, radio ads, and the Internet. Suppose<br /> you buy the product, and then make an effort to get a refund whenever you discover the<br /> excellence of the product unsatisfactory. Heres where things get interesting...<br /> <br /> Unlike the local merchant, who must make you stay happy to earn your repeat<br /> business, company Y knows its unlikely to ever know what you think again. So it<br /> causes it to be as difficult as you can to secure a refund. Its 1-800# plays an<br /> endless loop message for 45 minutes. Its almost impossible to get an actual human<br /> being approach.<br /> <br /> Good luck getting your refund.<br /> <br /> So when you buy products in this manner, often youll receive put into a recurring<br /> billing option without your consent. Quite simply, youll receive another<br /> bottle from the product every 1 month as well as your credit card will be charged<br /> accordingly.<br /> <br /> Again, all the best having your refund.<br /> <br /> Important thing?<br /> <br /> Advertising and selling this way makes it very easy for the manufacturer<br /> in order to avoid the matter of accountability for the customer. And many manufacturers use<br /> sales departments, professional warehousing and drop shipping facilities to help<br /> isolate themselves from contact with their customers. Chances are that in the event you<br /> order this kind of product, you may not obtain a company representative on the phone, but a<br /> call-center employee with performance-based incentives. Is that the sort of<br /> company you would like to do business with?<br /> <br /> By declining to offer their goods in the local retail environment, manufacturers<br /> have the ability to isolate themselves from the local merchants who could demand large<br /> volumes of refunds, and threaten their business by refusing to stock a<br /> low-quality product. Additionally, in addition, it makes it harder for bad<br /> product word-of-mouth to flow amongst consumers.<br /> <br /> So...<br /> <br /> There are several recommendations I have for choosing weight reducers or any other<br /> supplements...<br /> <br /> 1) Dont buy products advertised on TV, the radio, or even the Internet unless...<br /> <br /> a) those products CAN by purchased from a nearby retailer. That way, youll have<br /> some recourse for anyone who is unhappy with the product. While not all companies<br /> who advertise in this way are deceptive or unethical, theres greater<br /> likelihood youll experience a problem with a merchant who advertises within this<br /> manner and does not keep a local presence.<br /> <br /> b) the merchandise is sold by way of a well-recognized, respectable brand company.<br /> <br /> 2) Obtain only well-recognized manufacturers using a established history within the<br /> supplement industry (e.g.., MuscleTech, Isatori, Champion Nutrition, BioTest,<br /> EAS, and so forth). Im not saying the key brands always create better products.<br /> I am saying, however, their brand and reputation includes something to<br /> them, and so they do recognize the need for a lasting repeat customer. 9 times<br /> out of 10, for those who have a problem with a product, it is possible to phone this type of<br /> manufacturer for any refund directly.<br /> <br /> [http://www.twitter.com/The_Paul_Crane Paul Crane] - Alternatively, products marketed online or in the media would not have a brand. So<br /> it doesnt matter what are the reputation of that brand is, or the actual way it resonates<br /> with consumers, considering that the manufacturer will just develop a another one for an additional<br /> product.<br /> <br /> 3) Establish a relationship with a local or online merchant, and make your entire<br /> purchases from that merchant. Trusted, valued customers can always take their<br /> complaints with a good merchant, who knows its in his/her interest to check<br /> after them.<br /> <br /> Ultimately, slimming down is hard enough without having to worry about losing<br /> your hard earned money, too. Your best bet is always to purchase brand name products from a<br /> trusted local retailer.</div>

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