Company targets business with false promises
Clarksville, TN – The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns Middle Tennessee companies of the business practices of Promote U, also known as Made 2 Order, which is owned and operated by Robin L. Kincaid. The company is located at 1830 Donelson Parkway Dover, TN 37058 phone number 931-278-0943 – previously located at 1685 Fort Campbell Blvd # C Clarksville, TN 37042.
BBB has received numerous complaints from businesses located in Clarksville, Joelton and Madison TN alleging Promote U approached businesses with offers to make marketing products, such as signs, hats, hoodies, etc. with promises that the products would be ready in one to two weeks; however, Promote U failed to deliver the products as promised and no refunds were given.
One business stated, “Our co. was misled by a con. This man (Robin Kincaid) offered a discount to us for the payment in full and did not deliver our ordered goods as they were promised. “
Another business said, “”Promote U” solicited his services to our business by walking into our office. We in fact needed the services he could offer for printing. He quoted us $250.00. We agreed to quoted price. When the marketing staff was not available he brought in a work order to the accountant, which she paid in good faith, the work order was for $1,000.00. We were told we would have our ordered product in a week. We had expectations of this being longer than a week waiting period. Four weeks passed and we called his number many times with no answer or return call.”
BBB obtained a copy of the contract Mr. Kincaid uses, which lists PO Box 20734, Clarksville, TN; however, BBB’s investigation indicates that box was closed in Sept 2013.
If you have had an unsatisfactory experience with Promote U/Made 2 Order, BBB would like to speak with you. Please contact us at 615.242.4222 or file a complaint at www.gobbb.org.
BBB offers the following general advice:
- Research the company: Visit BBB.org to obtain information regarding the company’s BBB rating and marketplace performance. Google the company and business owner’s name to see what other people are saying about their service.
- Unresolved complaints and negative reviews from other consumers are a warning sign.
- Pay with a credit card: If you do not receive the product, your credit card issuer can assist you with the disputing the charges and getting your money back under the Fair Credit Billing Act.
- Keep documentation: Ask the business for a receipt or contract so you have proof of the transaction.
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