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Rating: 1/51

WILLIS, TEXAS -- Never received the magazines. Check cleared in March of 2014. I have attempted to contact them without success. I do not doubt the sincerity of the guys they have hitting the bricks, so to speak, but what is really sad about this is the people running this outfit are the ones who are most likely reaping the benefits at the expense of the very ones they are supposedly trying to help. As the bad experiences such as those listed on this site and others pile up the consumer becomes more and more aware of the truly unscrupulous slime balls that are out among us trying to separate us from a hard earned dollar by using others. The end result is mass distrust.

I will never buy from anyone who comes to my door soliciting anything again. My trust and faith in the good of others continues to be tested and those salesmen who are honest and trustworthy are the ones who suffer because I can't tell you apart from the scum. So my door is closed. Thanks a lot Urban Nation for solidifying my cynicism.

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Magazine Subscriptions That Never Came
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Rating: 1/51

WILLIS, TEXAS -- I'm sorry to say that I am added to the list of 'suckers' that ordered from this company. Had a good conversation with the young man that approached me on April 16, '19. As of Sept. 4, no magazines or ability to contact. It is sad to think that he is either a part of this scam or he is being used. I checked the address of 502 West Montgomery, Tx. It is a UPS office. My money is gone and like the others, I will not buy from a door to door salesman again. With access to the internet, I should of checked this out before buying.

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Bought Magazines From Salesman, No Magazines Received
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Rating: 1/51

DANA POINT, CALIFORNIA -- DON'T DO IT. I don't usually buy from door to door people, however, the gentleman that I bought from was well polished and truly seemed like a good guy. I bought two magazines for $92 and I didn't receive either of them. I have called the number on the receipt I received and left three voice mails. None returned. On the voice mail they leave an email address for you to send, "customer service requests" to. I sent four emails... You guessed it, None have been returned. The people who approach your door have a very good story and are very strong communicators. Don't be sucked in.

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$74 and No Magazines
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Rating: 1/51

WILLIS, TEXAS -- We try to support inner city folks who are trying to make it work, but if the company that backs them can't deliver, we all lose. I purchased 2 magazines over 4 months ago and haven't seen a thing. The phone number on the receipt is disconnected. I won't purchase another thing, so every future salesperson who might be legit loses at our house. I even offered to not purchase and give the guy a donation... He couldn't take it. Would have felt better about that one!

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Rating: 1/51

LUTZ, FLORIDA -- Stole $490 - got nothing in return

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Stole My Money
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Rating: 1/51

DENVER, COLORADO -- A girl came to my front door telling me her sob story I'm not sure is true anymore about getting back on her feet. I paid $95 and the check cashed. I've never seen anything since. They emailed me back that the magazine was no longer being offered and when I picked another and it never came, they said it was no longer being offered. I asked for a refund and never saw it or heard from them again. Do not give them your money!

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Magazine Subscription
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RIP OFF. They get this shady looking salesperson to come to your door and make you think you're doing mankind a favor by helping out this thug looking character subscribing to a magazine that you don't need in the first place. I should've kicked his ** as that was my first inclination. YOU SUCK YOU LOW LIFE. Anyway here it is months later and I haven't seen that dumb Kids Magazine that this crook had me subscribe to. IT WAS FOR THE KIDS YOU **. I hope you're proud of yourself. They ask me everyday "where's my magazine daddy?" I tell them "some crooked guy took our money and you're not getting it."

PLUS this jerk had the nerve to change the amount on my check. Isn't that against the law? If you feel you needed to swindle me out of my $69 then good for you, you obviously need it.

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Magazine Subscriptions
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LAKE JACKSON, TEXAS -- I was working out in my front yard and was approached by a young woman claiming to be selling subscriptions to magazines through a company that used the money to help black youth that were down and out, Urban Nation. We spent about 30 minutes talking about where she was from, how she had gotten here, (dropped off by a van with others doing the same thing) the fact that she had family living in Houston (my town is 60 miles from Houston) and I even told her she had the gift of salesmanship and she should apply at the place I work.

She eventually wore me down (very good salesman as I said) and I ended up writing a check for $78 for 4 magazine subscriptions, with one of them being "donated" at her suggestion to a children's place such as a school or hospital unit. This was on 2/8/07. Today is 4/9/07, and so far I have seen nothing. She told me someone from the company would be calling to verify the subscriptions were really something I ordered before they cashed the check. Of course that never happened. So, I am out $78 bucks. If anyone approaches you trying to sell magazines, just say "no thanks." (Unless of course you enjoy just giving your hard earned money away to people you don't know.)

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Don't buy magazine subscriptions from Urban Nation
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BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN -- If you're reading this, you're probably wondering about the legitimacy of a company called Urban Nation. In short, DON'T GIVE THEIR DOOR-TO-DOOR SALESMAN A PENNY, UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO THROW YOUR MONEY AWAY.

For the longer version, here's the story... Although their office is listed in Willis, Texas, a salesman representing them came to my door in Brookfield, Wisconsin, in August, 2006 to sell his magazines. The salesman was upfront with me and told me that this was not a non-for-profit organization but was rather an organization that helps youth and adults get back on their feet by letting them sell their magazines with a large mark-up (with large portion of the mark-up going to the salesperson). After looking at the list of magazines, I purchased six months of Architectural Digest for $53. I figured, if this guy was legitimately trying to get back on his feet, why not... worthy cause.

Well, it's now the end of December 2006, and I haven't seen any magazines from Urban Nation. I've tried repeatedly to call the phone number listed on the receipt and only get an answering machine. I've left several messages, and have threatened to report them to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). I called the BBB, and found out that these guys have 20 complaints filed and unresolved in the last 36 months. So, again, if you want to donate to a worthy cause, give to your favorite charity... If you want to get suckered, give to the salesman from Urban Nation standing on your doorstep.

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12 reviews & complaints.
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Urban Nation
904 West Montgomery Ste 4-326
Willis, TX 77378
936-890-8304 (ph)
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