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BBB Accredited Business since 12/19/1990

Vector Marketing Corporation

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Phone: (800) 828-0448 Fax: (716) 790-7055 1116 E. State Street, Olean, NY 14760 jeff@cutco.com http://www.cutco.com View Additional Web Addresses

Description


This company manufactures and markets Cutco Cutlery. Vector Marketing Corporation sells its products via independent contractors who sell Cutco Cutlery on a direct sales basis through personal appointments. The company recruits independent contractors by placing advertisements in local college newspapers and websites. Independent contractors for Vector Marketing attend an unpaid seminar and are loaned a sample kit at no charge for as long as they are actively showing the product. The company offers a pay structure that combines guaranteed pay with an incentive commission program. 
 

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A BBB Accredited Business since 12/19/1990

BBB has determined that Vector Marketing Corporation meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

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Reason for Rating

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

Factors that raised the rating for Vector Marketing Corporation include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
  • Response to 113 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • Resolution of complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

113 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 49 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 44
Billing/Collection Issues 12
Delivery Issues 2
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 2
Problems with Product/Service 53
Total Closed Complaints 113

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: August 01, 1984 Business started: 03/14/1948
Contact Information
Complaint Contact: Mr. Jeff Hardy, National Service Manager
Business Category

CUTLERY COOKING UTENSILS

Alternate Business Names
Cutco Corporation Cutco Cutlery Corporation KA-BAR Knives, Inc. Vector Marketing Cutco www.workforstudents.com www.summerbreakwork.com Work For Students Summer Break Work
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