Teams of deceptive and opportunistic salespersons around the globe selling "hi-fi" speakers from the back of their vans.
Central Florida residents beware. You may never think you would be caught dead buying any merchandise out of the back of a van, but the infamous "white van" speaker sales teams have moved into your neighborhood. These van drivers employ slick and deceptive tactics to get your attention and then use a well-developed routine battle-tested in cities around the globe to separate you from your hard-earned money.
These people will do whatever it takes to convince you the speakers they are selling are premium quality, hi-fi merchandise, and that they have extra pairs of speakers, whether through legitimate means or otherwise. The speakers, in fact, have been rated very low by many audiophiles and publications (such as
www.AudioReview.com). The van drivers lead you to believe that they are delivery drivers who have just finished a delivery and must get rid of the extra stock before they are discovered by their supervisor. They are more than happy to share their good fortune with you at a great savings! Most people would probably hesitate to buy their story, but these people are well-armed with slick literature, magazine ads, and invoices to back up their claims. Some even resort to high-pressure and even intimidation to get the sale.
It's a wonder that the companies which manufacture and distribute the speakers can claim no responsibility for these "freelance" contract salespersons. When an Orlando man who recently bought a pair of speakers called to complain about the way he was pressured and lied to by the salespersons, one by one the company representatives denied responsibility and referred him down the chain of command. John Mehaffey of JAM Enterprises referred him to Mike Amoroso of Audiowood Products who referred him to Michael P. of Orca Distributors in Longwood, FL. Each person claimed to be running a legitimate business without any direct ties to the contract salespersons. The fact that the companies which employ and provide these van drivers with the means to deceive consumers are still in business probably means they have done their legal homework.
If the consumer is lucky, they will have discovered their purchase was deceptive and not nearly worth what they paid. If they find the right contact information, and if they were able to get a receipt, they will be able to get a refund within three days of purchase. See the contact information below. Legally, (at least in the U.S.) the distributor must honor the refunds within three days, and in doing so, they are able to retain their legitimate status. These companies have a lucrative business, making plenty of money from consumers who can't or don't make the returns.
If you feel you have been taken by these "white van" drivers, read our feature SCAM ALERT article for more information and contacts in your area. Read about the experience of others around the world and get info on your local area in the SIGHTINGS & LOCATIONS section. Please share your experience with others, because only through the sharing of information can we help others.
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