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Merchant Supplies International

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Phone: (877) 920-7559 Fax: (800) 448-3022 View Additional Phone Numbers 116 West Service Rd #177, Champlain, NY 12919 http://www.msimerchantsupplies.com

BBB Accreditation

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Reason for Rating

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

Factors that lowered the rating for Merchant Supplies International include:

  • BBB concerns with the industry in which this business operates
  • 8 complaints filed against business
  • Failure to respond to 7 complaints filed against business
  • 1 complaint filed against business that was not resolved
  • 1 serious complaint filed against business
  • BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

8 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 0 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 7
Billing/Collection Issues 1
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 0
Problems with Product/Service 0
Total Closed Complaints 8

Additional Complaint Information

The BBB file contains a pattern of complaints from consumers who report misleading sales practices. Complainants report that MSI called and lead them to believe that they are their supplier of credit card terminal supplies, which the complainants state is not true. Customers report receiving unordered merchandise and an invoice. They also report difficulty in returning the unordered merchandise. On February 2, 2007, the company advised the Bureau that, “No further emails or letters will be responded to.”

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: February 20, 2002
Business Management
Ms. Sena Smith Mr. David Doucet Mr. Carl Nortranders, Director Customer Care
Contact Information
Complaint Contact: Mr. Carl Nortranders, Director Customer Care
Business Category

OFFICE SUPPLIES - SALE BY DECEPTIVE TELEMARKETING

Alternate Business Names
MSI Preferred Merchant Supplies 3363945 Canada Inc Merchant Services International
Industry Tips
Office Supply Schemes (Paper Pirates) Unordered merchandise
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