Comments on: Consumerist.com Visitors: Please Read!

By: Herb Jarboe

Herb Jarboe — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:14:07 +0000

I recently got started doing business with John Gerlach and just for fun googled his name. What a surprise. When I asked him about this mess, he told his side of the story and actually I believe what he told me. He was 49% owner . The other guy was the bad guy. That is the short of it but here is why I believe him: John still works with many of the national accounts that he met while working with Gift Assistant. The fact that these big companies still are willing to work with John tells me that at least they believe that HE was honest.

By: Susie

Susie — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:36:37 +0000

So, if I call the owners directly on their cell phones, I have a shot of getting my money back? You can read my story by going to http://www.ripoffreport.com and querying “gift assistant.” There you will see my rantings about this horrible company and their unethical and illegal dealings. It is time for the Ohio Attorney General to step up and sue them. It’s a class action suit, but easier done by the AG than a plaintiff’s lawyer.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:47:12 +0000

Through my research on The Gift Assistant, I was able to locate Aaron who informed me of the status of the company. He also gave me enough information to assist me in contacting the owner\’s. I was able to convince them to refund my money (all of it). I was just probably lucky to get to them early enough and surprised them with my ability to get to them that they complied.
Thanks Aaron, I hope the two owner\’s find financial ruin. They definitely deserve it.
Steve

By: Rik Panganiban

Rik Panganiban — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:37:29 +0000

Thanks for setting the record straight. I was the instigator of all this investigating at Consumerist. Here’s my own story: http://www.rikomatic.com/blog/2006/08/gift_assistant_.html

All the best, Rik

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:25:34 +0000

KUDOS to a stand-up guy! It is refreshing to have someone step forward with the truth. It is also very regrettable that the same person is being bashed for their connection to a sub-standard employer. I know from my own disturbing experience with The Gift Assistant that, when I contacted you, you personally did everything you could to help me get (at least) some of my money back. You went above and beyond, and I truly appreciate it. I consider my experience with The Gift Assistant a lesson well-learned. Hopefully, you came away from the experience with life-knowledge that will help you in future endeavors. I also hope that all persons who link to your site take the time to read and understand that you were not a part of the problem — you were a victim — just like everyone else. Thank you!