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Re: News from the Free Ad Guru!
Posted By: Palyn Peterson In Response To: News from the Free Ad Guru! (Jack)
Date: Friday, 18 March 2005, at 5:39 p.m.
When I was first starting out, I too bought his book for $97 and felt it was a total ripoff. Not only that but I signed up to use his "Contact Them" software, which I learned the first time I used it that all it does is SPAM thousands newsgroups.
I even received a mystery charge of $139 to my checking account from him.
STAY AWAY!
Palyn Peterson
> NEWS!
> The Return of "The Free Ad Guru"!> About nine months ago, I wrote an Editorial called "Free Ad
> GURU?".> It was about Stephen Ducharme's ebook called "How to get 1
> million visitors on your website without paying a dime in
> advertisement"> It was NOT a "GOOD" review. In fact, my intention was to warn
> people against spending their hard earned money on this over
> priced collection of readily available Free advice.> You can read the full article and the followup at...
> http://TheAffiliateReview.com/FreeAdGuru.htm His book was selling for
> $97, which I though was outrageous,
> and said so in my article. The information in the book was good
> information, but nothing that all of us haven't read before, as
> it was all basic stuff that's been written about for years by
> every Marketing expert around. I felt it would have been a
> worthwhile book at 20 or 30 bucks, for those newbies who don't
> yet subscribe to many ezines. But at $97, it was just a blatant
> means of ripping off the unsuspecting!> I received countless letters from people who read my article,
> either thanking me for saving them from purchasing it, or
> telling me how pissed off they were that they had.> And somehow, that article made it's way all over the net, and I
> have continued to receive emails like those to this day.> Now, like I said, that was in April of last year, when the ads
> for his book seemed to be everywhere.> Shortly after I wrote that article, the fervor died down, and
> we stopped being inundated with the spam that came from that
> product.> But lately, there's been a new resurgence of "The Free Ad
> Guru's"
> infamous book!> And to make matters worse, it seems the price is now DOUBLED!
> He's now asking, and I'm sure getting, $197 for "How to get 1
> million visitors on your website without paying a dime in
> advertisement"> Now, I have to be honest and say that I have not bought it
> again, since he raised the price. I suppose it's entirely
> possible that he's completely revamped the book and added
> something that's worthwhile...> But I Doubt it!
> What I do know, is that it appears he's attempting to scam
> people out of an extra Hundred Bucks through what I see as Very
> Dirty Marketing Tactics!> If you go through his site and decide to click on one of the
> purchase links, you're taken to a payment page that says your
> card will be charged $197.> BUT...
> If you change your mind before making your purchase, and exit
> out of the purchase page, you'll get a popup that says he'll let
> you have it for only $97!> Now if he's willing to sell it for $97, why is he selling it to
> those who don't have second thoughts for $197? I'd be right
> pissed off if I found out I'd just paid almost two hundred
> bucks, when he's selling it for half that!> I did not go through with the transaction, which is how I found
> out about the discrepancy in the pricing. So I suppose it could
> be that when you fill out the payment form and agree to pay the
> $197, it might take you to a page that says "Just kidding. You
> really only have to pay $97 ;o)"> But judging from everything else I've seen and heard about Mr.
> Ducharme's marketing methods...I rather Doubt It!> I've read countless posts on various forums, warning people to avoid
> Mr. Ducharme like the plague. And also been warned by several of
> my better known Expert Friends to stay away from his products!
> Those who are promoting them are doing serious damage to their
> reputations.> (He's suddenly being promoted by several well known Marketers,
> who must only be concerned with their "Bottom Line", either that
> or they must owe him a favor. I know of one such marketer who
> promoted Mr. Ducharme's ebook one week and then published
> a statement that he'd received complaints about people not being
> able to get their refunds, and promised to see to it that they got
> them if they wrote directly to him about it! There are many such
> reports of customer service problems connected to this product.
> And it's my understanding that there have been Many refund requests.
> You Do The Math!)> So do your homework and make up your own mind BEFORE you
> decide to throw away two hundred bucks of your hard earned money!> "Course...That's Just My Opinion, I Could Be Wrong!"
> Len> Here are a couple of emails I've received just recently...
> Subject: Stephen Ducharme
> I was searching all over the web for information on alternate
> methods to contact Mr. Ducharme. Consequently, I ran across a
> link to your site and read the 'Affiliate Review' Volume 3 -
> Issue 19. I wish I could have read it prior to my order.> Last week I ordered his new software "My Affiliate Finder"
> which was supposed to be available immediately for download
> after payment confirmation.> Well...I never received it. He has my money and I have no
> software. I've emailed his customer service twice
> (mail@moneyhome.com ) only to receive an auto-respond message.> As you listed in your review, he says in his reply to you
> First, "I answer ALL my emails, and it is very important for me
> to answer to ALL of them in 24 hours. My customer service is top
> 10."> ...that statement just got blown out of the water!
> It's been almost a week since I heard from him and I'm not
> asking for a refund! I just want my flippin software!> Just thought your readers might want another "heads up".
> If you know of another way to contact him, please let me know.
> Sincerely,
> Jerry
> Hi Len
> Just came across your review of Stephen Ducharme after I
> received a solo ad from him and checked his site out. I was
> tempted to buy, but a bit dubious (the pictures are a bit over
> the top as are his claims, as much as I wanted it to be true).
> So I did a search engine search on his name and came across
> your article. Thank you very much. I did not have the resources
> to waste and I came close to it. Did you know that he is
> charging $197 now! You thought it was overpriced before...> His sales letter triggers are very emotional and I've seen it
> before. Hey, I've fallen for it before. We do learn to do some
> checking eventually!! There's something to be said for a lack of
> hype. Give me the true internet gurus any day.> Thanks
> Rebecca
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