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Find a Location

Selfstarters, Inc. has 4 locations, listed below.

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    • Selfstarters, Inc.

      7021 197th St E Bradenton, FL 34211-7279

    • Selfstarters, Inc.

      5910 Post Blvd Bradenton, FL 34211-0700

    • Selfstarters, Inc.

      PO Box 110581 Bradenton, FL 34211-0008

    • Selfstarters, Inc.

      PO Box 110418 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211-0006

    Business ProfileforSelfstarters, Inc.

    Magazines Sales
    Multi Location Business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    BBB files indicate that this business has a pattern of complaints concerning misrepresentation during sales and ordered products not being received.

    In January 2016, BBB sent a request to the business to address this pattern and what actions the business has taken to help eliminate the causes of complaints. As of today's date, BBB has not received a response from the business.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    8 complaints closed in last 3 years

    3 complaints closed in last 12 months

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    Selfstarters, Inc. has 4 locations, listed below.

    *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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      Please enter a valid location.
      • Selfstarters, Inc.

        7021 197th St E Bradenton, FL 34211-7279

      • Selfstarters, Inc.

        5910 Post Blvd Bradenton, FL 34211-0700

      • Selfstarters, Inc.

        PO Box 110581 Bradenton, FL 34211-0008

      • Selfstarters, Inc.

        PO Box 110418 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211-0006

      Location of This Business
      7021 197th St E, Bradenton, FL 34211-7279
      BBB File Opened:
      5/14/2009
      Years in Business:
      16
      Business Started:
      5/9/2007
      Business Incorporated:
      5/9/2007
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Self Starters
      • PS Circulation LLC
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      T:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      W:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      Th:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      F:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      Sa:
      1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mrs. Kayon Ellis Parker, President

      Customer Contact

      • Mrs. Kayon Ellis Parker, President
      • Mr. Errol Knott, Secretary
      • Ms. Jessica Johnson, Sales Representative
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (941) 322-1052
        Primary Fax
      • (941) 322-8393
        Other Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Customer Complaints

      8 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      02/26/2024

      Complaint Type:
      Product Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      On Feb 9th late in the afternoon ****************** rang the bell of the residence where i work. He told the story of his recovery and how he was selling magazines to get back on his feet. He was a fast talker and I feel like I was very much trapped. He talked so fast and strongly I agreed to 3 magizines and then discloses the over $500 price tag. Of course, I was shocked. So, like the good saleman he gets me down to $140. As soon as the man walked away I felt like I made a huge mistake. The next morning, Feb 10th, I followed all the directions on the notice of cancellation that ****************** provided and canx the purchase. I phoned and left two messages, I sent a fax to the number provided, but it went unanswered and I sent two emails, which were never replied to. Documentation for all of these methods requesting cancellation are attached. I request immediate cancellation of my purchase and a complete refund of the $140 subscription. I realize I was an easy target and I initially had buyers remorse, but immediately realized I was scammed when none of the methods of requesting a cancellation worked.
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      Customer Reviews

      1 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Mary M

      2 stars

      05/07/2021

      I have ordered from this group twice now and each time, I guess I fell for the representative's sob story. Each time I placed an order, it was correct and I received what I paid for. This most recent time, I noticed that I did not receive a magazine and when I contacted the office, the young lady looked up my order and discovered that what I ordered was discontinued. She stated that I would receive a full refund in the mail, which I received in a reasonable amount of time.

      First, I have been involved with selling magazines for the PTA with my kids many years ago and understood that it takes several weeks before my magazines arrive; even through my frequent flyer miles account.

      Second, I understand that selling the magazine teaches these young representatives to be on their toes, represent the product correctly and to get the order right. While these magazines are expensive and their Operations of running this business is not as organized or efficient as it might be, I believe in giving these your sales people the experience they need to build character and to continue to operate in the work world.

      I hope this is not a scam but that there is worthwhile benefits for the sales rep and that I get all of my magazines.
      I hope this business does better for all the complaints they have received but that they also continue to mentor the field sales teams.

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