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I've seen the grandfatherly visage of Mr. Video Professor (VP) on TV quite a few times but never thought to take advantage of their "Free" disc offer until recently. What a mistake that was. I ordered their "free" disc about a week before we left on vacation. The disc arrived and, of course, sat here for 12 days while we were away. Upon our return the package sat unnoticed while I attempted to get things back to normal. Imagine my shock when I opened my Visa bill and saw a charge for $189.95 plus 4 additional charges (all under $1) for charities that VP apparently endorses. Instead of just one "free" disc they sent me 8 discs all together - charging me for seven of them. Imagine my futher surprise and shock when the next day I received another package with 8 more discs, another charge for $189.95 plus 4 more charges for VPs favorite charities. When I called them I was told, "sorry, you didn't respond within the time limit allowed and everything we did you agreed to in the fine print when you checked the box" - I had placed my order on-line and had to check the box to complete the order. Of course, I called my Visa representative and they credited my account but VP is fighting it - they want their money. I've returned both packages but only one went with a signature confirmation. The other was just marked "refused" and "return to sender" and they are claiming they never received it. If you want to order from this company do not hesitate to do so. Just be forewarned that, as with most things, nothing is free. In my case, it is probably going to cost me $190 because I didn't take the time to read the fine print. I'm pretty sure I'll get one of the $190 charges removed because I have a signed confirmation of return from the Post Office. The other one - I'll have to wait and see.


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anthony002 commented on Friday, Aug 28, 2009 at 14:27 PM

Many of these products sold on television with direct 800 numbers are in fact subscriptions. The initial low priced offer is contingent on agreeing to receive regular monthly shipments. You do have the option to cancel at any time. But the option is useless if the consumer is not aware of the need to cancel anything.

The Pro Active skin care products and a number of the internet/real estate money-making products also use this technique.

True to its grassroots, plain spoken name, the ripoffreport.com website is in fact a very good place to search before you give up any credit card info. There are two sides to every story and the complaints here are logged by individual citizens. But it is certainly a good place to start when researching prospective purchases.

Buyer beware. Love those corporations...

http://www.ripoffreport.com/Search/vi...


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