Elite Sports Marketing

**intheminors** · 01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

John,

I got that e-mail too. From what I have seen and heard from ebay, Trust and Safety requirements are normally linked to shill bidding. I'm not saying they did or didn't... I'm just giving my limited knowledge on the subject.

Kyle

**allstarsplus** · 01-06-2009, 05:23 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I got the email too. It's interesting they put the eBay "Trust and Safety" out there without going into much detail.

Hopefully someone from ESM can Post on here.

**sarahsdad** · 01-06-2009, 06:33 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I believe it is called karma.

**AWA85** · 01-06-2009, 06:38 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

It would be a good time for Elite to come out clear things up.

**helmets** · 01-06-2009, 06:53 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

Not saying this is the case, and I don't even know what they sell or offer, but if an agency contacts ebay and can prove that the seller is selling non-licensed or fake items, ebay can suspend the user and remove all of their listings. To get the account reinstated, there is a bunch of red tape to go through. In addition, ebay will suspend all of the user names and accounts that are linked to that account.

The NFL does this with ebay on items that are not licensed every once in a while. Sellers that are selling NFL decals, t-shirts, jerseys, mini helmets, etc. They will even wipe out some legitimate sellers in the process.

**earlywynnfan** · 01-06-2009, 10:21 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I've spoken to this John Anthony on the phone about other issues, and it seems he is working there specifically to make sure the problems with customer service, refunds, shipping times, etc. that have been plaguing them are cleared up. Sounded like a great hire, hope he works out.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

**intheminors** · 01-29-2009, 03:53 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

Guys,

I'm guessing things aren't cleared up yet...

I asked for pics of an item Elite had for sale on January 12th. Had to e-mail back on January 14th because I hadn't received the pics.

I called and spoke to John on the 15th, gave him my credit card number and ordered the item. He said it was shipped on January 20th via ground shipment. I e-mailed on January 26th with no reply. Then called and e-mailed yesterday with no reply. I still do not have my $200 item.

Yet, I still receive daily e-mail e-mail blasts on Elite's "Specials". I understand e-mail blasts are simple to send out but they are still going out daily and I can't get a return e-mail or phone call.

Don't know how much longer I'm going to wait before I call someone higher up and ask for my money back.

Kyle

**skyking26** · 01-29-2009, 04:23 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I learned 2 things in dealing with Elite:

1) Don't deal with them...ever!

2) If you are moved to, use paypal or CC so the charge can be refuted. No checks.

**intheminors** · 01-29-2009, 04:47 PM

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I guess disputing the charge is my next step.

I called Elite again just a few minutes ago. Pressing #1 got me to a person's VM. Pressing #2-4 sent me to the General Mailbox. Pressing #5 got me to the same person as pressing #1 did.

Thanks for the info.

Kyle

**intheminors** · 02-02-2009, 11:31 AM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I gave one final call to Elite with no response. I have called Bank of America and officially disputed the charge. The bank gave me a credit for the item but said it could take up to 90 days for a final resolution.

I hated to do it but I hope this makes Elite more efficient in future endeavors.

Kyle

**suicide_squeeze** · 02-02-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally posted by intheminors

I gave one final call to Elite with no response. I have called Bank of America and officially disputed the charge. The bank gave me a credit for the item but said it could take up to 90 days for a final resolution.

I hated to do it but I hope this makes Elite more efficient in future endeavors.

Kyle

Kyle,

That's like asking for peace in the middle east. Some things are just never going to happen.

I have a few boat anchors in my collection that I was scammed on, buying from this company. They are flat-out misrepresented fake items. Period. The thing I don't understand is WHY they would want to resolve their issues with ebay under the same name.

I guess there is just an endless line of unknowledgeable memorabilia suppliers out there that will continue to be lambasted by this company, and others like them.

Does anyone know if Scot Monette is still affiliated with them?

**suicide_squeeze** · 02-02-2009, 12:13 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

I types "suppliers".......I meant "COLLECTORS".......soory for the typo

**intheminors** · 02-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

Thanks for the info.

I do believe I heard Scot's name on the recording as I was going through selections, but I could be wrong. They could really do theirselves a favor and check this board once in a while.

So, I will continue on my humanitarian efforts for peace in the Middle East. I have sent Obama a message on his Blackberry offering my services.

Kyle

**intheminors** · 02-04-2009, 10:27 PM

Re: Elite Sports Marketing

Just an update... not a word from Elite Sports Marketing since Bank of America refunded my money.

Wow, they should be ashamed.

Kyle

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