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Permalink Reply by Mimi on April 16, 2010 at 3:02pm

Yikes, haven't had that happened, but that seems wrong to me. Kind of like a bait n switch. I will be interested to see what others have to say and if they've come across this before.

Permalink Reply by Angela on April 16, 2010 at 3:03pm

I am fairly new to product reviews, so I haven't had that happen yet. But I did have one company contact me about doing a review/giveaway and they sounded ready to go---they asked for my mailing address to ship the product, and I didn't receive anything. So I emailed the fella back, and he advised that they will be in contact and ship it when they "start the promotion"....funny, because I've already seen several other mom bloggers review/giveaway this product...it's not like it was new. I know it's a legit business & product but I kinda feel weird that I gave my address, ph# etc to someone and so far--nothing. They did recently send me an email about another promo they're doing with bloggers---so I'm going to email this fellow again and ask about it and why I had to give my contact info in advance....makes me uncomfortable. Anyone else have this situation as well?

Permalink Reply by Angie @5VinezMonkeys on April 16, 2010 at 4:20pm

That is CRAZY. I'd drop them an email back and ask them to remove you from all contact lists and tell them that you found their practices completely unprofessional and you would not be sharing any of their information with your readers. There's a way to word that professionally - I'm just in a bad mood and can't think of how to do so right now. ;)

I've worked with some doozies when it comes to companies and PR reps, but that's pretty low. Can you drop me a message and let me know what company it is? I'd like to avoid them.

Good luck!

Permalink Reply by Crystal Martin on April 16, 2010 at 4:48pm

I agree with Angie. That is just crazy and I would have to call them on their business practices!

Permalink Reply by Emmi L. on April 16, 2010 at 6:49pm

Thanks everyone for the advice. I don't think I will contact them back. I was just really surprised. I guess whoever does the contacting is different than the person who responded to the form I filled out. It was just weird though.

Permalink Reply by Ana on April 16, 2010 at 11:21pm

Wow...haven't run into this but sounds awfully shady! Do you mind sending me a quick note as to what company this is so I can avoid them. You can just put a name and nothing else. Thanks!