skip entire header and global navigation

BBB Business Review

This Business is not BBB accredited

eMusic

Additional Locations

Fax: (212) 201-9204 View Additional Phone Numbers 535 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001 http://www.emusic.com

BBB Business Reviews may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes.

BBB Accreditation

This business is not BBB accredited.

Businesses are under no obligation to seek BBB accreditation, and some businesses are not accredited because they have not sought BBB accreditation.

To be accredited by BBB, a business must apply for accreditation and BBB must determine that the business meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses must pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered the rating for eMusic include:

  • 451 complaints filed against business

Factors that raised the rating for eMusic include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Response to 451 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary

451 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 110 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 68
Billing/Collection Issues 213
Delivery Issues 3
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 1
Problems with Product/Service 166
Total Closed Complaints 451

Additional Complaint Information

Complaints received by the Bureau indicate that consumers responding to the company's advertisements for free music downloads were unaware that they agreed to a trial membership. The BBB advises consumers that when taking advantage of 'free-trial' offers, be sure to leave enough time to cancel the trial before you become responsible for a paid membership. If you have any questions or reservations about an offer, address them to the company before making a purchasing decision.

Additional Information

top
BBB file opened: June 21, 2005 Business started: 01/01/1998 in NY Business incorporated: 01/01/1998 in NY
Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Category

INTERNET SERVICES-MEDIA DOWNLOAD SERVICE INTERNET SERVICES

X

What is a BBB Business Review?

We offer free reviews on businesses that include background, licensing, consumer experience and other information such as governmental actions that is known to BBB. These reviews are provided for businesses that are BBB accredited and also for businesses that are not BBB accredited.

Professional AffiliationsX
X

Types of Complaints Handled by BBB

BBB handles the following types of complaints between businesses and their customers so long as they are not, or have not been, litigated:

We do not handle workplace disputes, discrimination claims or claims about the quality of health or legal services.

X

BBB Complaint Process

Your complaint will be forwarded to the business within two business days. The business will be asked to respond within 14 days, and if a response is not received, a second request will be made. You will be notified of the business's response when we receive it (or notified that we received no response). Complaints are usually closed within 30 business days.

X

What is BBB Advertising Review?

BBB promotes truth in advertising by contacting advertisers whose claims conflict with the BBB Code of Advertising. These claims come to our attention from our internal review of advertising, consumer complaints and competitor challenges. BBB asks advertisers to prove their claims, change ads to make offers more clear to consumers, and remove misleading or deceptive statements.

X

What government actions does BBB report on?

BBB reports on known significant government actions involving business' marketplace conduct.

X

Thank you for your feedback!

Help us improve by taking our survey.

X

BBB Reporting Policy

As a matter of policy, BBB does not endorse any product, service or business.

BBB Business Reviews are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment. Information in this BBB Business Review is believed reliable but not guaranteed as to accuracy.

BBB business Reviews generally cover a three-year reporting period. BBB Business Reviews are subject to change at any time.

X

Additional Phone Numbers

Find a LocationX

  Change Location
Show Only Accredited Locations