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Specialty Merchandise Corporation

(805) 578-5700 996 Flower Glen Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065

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Description

This company's business is providing a business opportunity offering instruction manuals on how to operate a merchandising business.

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BBB Complaint Information

Find aggregate BBB complaint information for Specialty Merchandise Corporation. BBB located in Santa Barbara, CA has the full report as that BBB handles all complaints for Specialty Merchandise Corporation.

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0 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 0 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues 0
Billing / Collection Issues 0
Problems with Product / Service 0
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee / Warranty Issues 0
Total Closed Complaints 0

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BBB file opened: 1/1/1960 Business started: 1/1/1955
Contact Information
Maria Sandoval - Finance Supervisor
    Rosa Sandoval (Collections Department)Mark Schwartz (President)A. Levine (Founder)Kerry Cox ()
Number of Employees

350

Business Category

Miscellaneous Business Opportunities

Alternate Business Names
Specialty Merchandise CorporationSMC Promotions, Inc.SMC
Industry Tips
This company's headquarters are located outside of our service area, to file a complaint please contact the BBB of the Tri-Counties by writing to 213 Santa Barbara St., P.O. Box 129 Santa Barbara CA 93101; or by calling (805)963-8657. To view their report online please visit www.santabarbara.bbb.org

http://www.santabarbara.bbb.org/Business-Report/Specialty-Merchandise-Corporation-2000268



This company offers a membership based business opportunity in the sales and merchandising industry with an advertised 30 day money back guarantee. The offer is solicited via infomercials , telemarketing, and various online advertising sites. The initial membership fee is $499.00 and includes $200 in merchandise, and is said to provide a business coach for a 90 day period. The fee also provides members access and rights to purchase and sell SMC products. The membership must be renewed annually at a cost of $49.95, and is automatically renewed and billed to the credit card on file for the account on the 19th day of the anniversary month, or the next business day thereafter.

Buyers that cancel within 30 days of joining, may be eligible for a refund of membership fees (excluding shipping and handling) based on the 30 day “Money Back Guarantee.” Members are instructed to call 1-877-523-9088 for eligibility and cancellation instructions. Buyers that cancel after 30 days will remain responsible for any remaining fees until paid in full. Except as specified in the “Money Back Guarantee," all amounts paid to SMC are said to be nonrefundable. Upon suspension, cancellation, or termination of your membership any unused credits or funds remaining in your account remain the property of SMC. Buyers are solely responsible for all aspects of operating their business including compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, and for paying taxes to the State and IRS.

We routinely recommend that prospective purchasers should insist on reviewing all details of any offer before making a buying decision.