Sunday, October 4, 2009

Wellness chain with bad reputation

There is a well-known wellness chain about which many readers have complained to me. This wellness chain promises free sessions but attendance there is an opportunity to hardsell.

Unfortunately, for legal reasons, I am unable to provide the name of this chain. However, if any reader is angry enough to file a claim against them or any other shop, gym, contractor or seller or service provider, let me know, and I will report your claim in this blog so that others will be warned.

Exclusive sale agreement for property and misrepresentation

A reader has asked about the success rate relating to misrepresentation. I know of no statistics but I do know that taping your conversation with a lying agent is the best remedy.

For example, if the agent promises you that an exclusive sales agreement can be terminated within 7 days, even though this is not in the sale agreement, tape the conversation for your own protection. This taping method can also be used at a later stage.

Call the agent up, ask him or her about their past promises. If they admit on tape their past promises, then your case is very strong.

Another suggestion - get a friend or relative to pose as a customer to call this agent. If the agent makes the same 7-day cancellation promise to your friend/relative, again, your case becomes stronger.