Davison Inventions
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Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison inventigration, went through the process, They kept asking me for money product is a copy
Davison inventigration, went through the process, They kept asking me for money product is a copy
Davison Design, had a great Idea, they cheered me on, I sent them more money that I would like to admit, my Idea turned out that they coppied a product that was already out there and just added a small change. After two presentations to Industry they began asking me for $300.00 plus for each presentation.
I asked them to send me the product, it took them 2 months after calling every week. It finally came and I almost went through the roof to find out it was a copy of a product that already existed. I am out about $12,000.00 with nothing but an item I could have bought for $30.00.
This Company should be shut down and all the people that got screwed by this Company should be re-payed. Randall James Buchholz, Lutz, FL.
Davison Inventions's reply to: Whooohooo $116.00 settlement!
Whooohooo $116.00 settlement!
A couple Years back I had cancer and money was tight. Told Davison that, and they still talked me into going ahead with my idea for $685.00.
They sent me about 3 hrs worth of research in a fat paper back book, well you know the type. They strong-armed me into sending $1000.00 more and treated me like they were doing ME a favour. When I tried to contact them again. They dodged me repeatedly and I never heard from them again.
Never saw my money back either. Wretched company.
Just received a settlement for $116.00, guess that's supposed to make me feel better. Cancer free now, so I'm happy.
Davison Inventions's reply to: They're rip off artists!!! Don't fall for their scam!
They're rip off artists!!! Don't fall for their scam!
I too saw $$$ signs and didn't read any reviews 4 years ago, before sending them $695.00...I also had a great invention and when they sent me a letter and began harrassing me about another $10,000, AND the Sales Director was rude, I dropped out..thank GOD! I just got a check in the mail as well for the Class Action Lawsuit for $46.00...not much after the $695 I sent them...to the person that THINKS he's made a good decision by borrowing some $10k plus from family and friends, all I can do is pitty you....you're foolish!
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davidson inventions almost got my money
Davidson inventions almost got my money
i almost sent the paperwork in to Davidson inventions along w/ a payment until my mom said check w/b.b.b.
well i went on the computer and found this site first and seen all those poor people that lost there hard earned money.
that has changed my mind and i want to thank all of you that wrote in otherwise i would be their next victim.
is there any legitimate business out there for our idea's? good luck everyone .now I'm sad i thought i was going to
make a difference in somebodies life with my invention
i feel sick I'm after giving them 3000 euro already before i found this page me and a friend put the money in we got a binder and thought we were flying with it its hard to stomach that the were ripping us of is there any way of getting our money back the guys names were MIKE TORRES and JAMES WOODROOF something like that i having told my friend yet he will be shattered
I sent these people an idea accidently. I was putting in my information on thier website, then changed my mind and moved on to whatever.
They called me, then I looked up and saw all the reviews on these people and didnt answer. They have been calling me about 4 times a week for the last month. Leaving messages that sound like they're reading from a script, almost like a robot!! They wont stop calling!!
At first, they left messages being kind of forceful and rude, saying that if I didnt call them in 3 days, they would not call back and that was my last chance..
Then, a different person started calling. she sounds like a 90 year old woman robot.
they got me! thanks guys for sharing. i should have done my HW :upset :eek
Part of the reason I have an ex-wife is due to Davison Inventegraton.
She had an idea that was albeit a mediocre idea and I would never say to her that I thought that it was a dumb idea - but she went behind my back and started to talk to Bob Zarko (a name mentioned in a post above) from Davison Institute.
To this day I actually have NO idea what amount of money she had sunk into this bottomless pit but I have a rough idea that it was anywhere from five to seven hundred dollars.
When she received the "Great Binder" with her name on the cover filled with schematics of a treadmill I just about flipped my lid, needless to say I was on the phone with Mr Zarko immediately at first he wasn't going to speak with me so I called repeatedly as Pittsburgh is a local number to where I live - finally he took my call after I told him I looked his number up in the phone book and i'd be more than happy to call him at home. (Which I didn't really - I live in Canada).
When Mr. Zarko was on the phone he was a bit hesitant to speak to me but I finally got him to talk when I said again i'd be fine I could call him on his time at home he started to tell me how the process worked.
You pay them to perform market analysis research and like someone else said I kept the binder with the Adobe documents inside of it as a trophy, then if they think it's a profitable idea they proceed to a prototype which costs even more money - and of course EVERYTHING is a good idea, but of course all the negative things said on the internet is because everyone thinks that their idea is a "Great invention" and sometimes it's not.
Long story short - I let Mr Zarko know that the next call he'd be getting was from my lawyer who I keep on retainer - and if he wanted to have a conversation with him again on his own time I'd be more then happy to let him give him a call at home - needless to say I got my money back and I kept the biner.
If it seems to good to be true...it usually is.
I just want to know the truth!
I would not send them any money if I were you.
Legitimate companies are not investigated by the FTC. Legitimate companies don't have to pay millions back in a class action lawsuit.
The sheer number of angry, disgruntled 'investors' who feel they were lied to, scammed, and ripped off is literally ASTONISHING. I have never seen one company with so much negative press. If I were you, I'd STAY AWAY.
They are a scam. I submitted an idea thru an internet ad, not knowing their history. Immediately, I got a call from someone named Bob Zarko, who told me how he had worked in this business for 'over 30 years.' He asked me to type up a description of my idea and a drawing, then fax it to Davison. I did, and lo and behold he called me back the next day. Told me the idea was 'great' and they were ready to market it. (Luckily I had done my research and was prepared to tell him to hit the road.)
A red flag that I immeidately saw: My product is not ready for production; it needs more development, more work, and it involves new chemical processes (I am a chemist.) He skimmed right over than and starting talking to me about all the negative press that Davison has on the internet...how you cannot believe everything you read on the 'Net and what a fanstastic company it was.
I let him finish his speech (he was reading from a script, it seemed) and told him: "I am not sending you folks ANY money. My idea alone is intellectual property and it has monetary value. That's all I'm willing to do right now."
He hung up within 2 seconds.
That was 2 weeks ago. This morning I get a call from someone ELSE at Davison; she said her name was Patty. I told her that Mr. Zarko had already talked to me and hung up on me the minute I told him I would not be writing any checks. At first she said she had 'never heard of him.' Then she changed her story and said that he was 'no longer working for the company.' Okaaaay...
I talked about my idea with her for a bit. (I'm not worried about anyone stealing it; there is a lot of work to still be done.) Then I told her the same thing I told the first guy; No Money. And guess what? She ended the call!
These people need to be put out of business.
The above comments represent my opinion only and are based on my personal experiences.
i am in the process of sending them 695 dollars and by reading this makes me think twice the guy im talking to is anthony issacco if this this company really is a P.O.S. can somebody convince me not to talk with them anymore.
On November 1, 2009, the executive management staff at Davison created a new position titled Chief Consumer Advocate. The core responsibilities of this position are to ensure that we are truly listening to you, hearing what you are saying, and taking our customer concerns directly to the office of the President. The mission of this position is “100% customer service based on Open, Honest and Accessible Communication.†We want you to know that we are on your side. We also understand that the consumer has a larger voice than ever before and they are not afraid to speak up. Several years ago, we began investigating the negativity about us on the Web and even joined a corporate advocacy program through a website that posts negative blogs. That investigation opened our eyes to the serious issues we face and how we are perceived in the online consumer world. What we uncovered was that only 30% of the nearly 100 complaints were from actual consumers. The majority of the blog postings came from competitors and people who have never submitted an idea to us. Finally, the vast majority of complaints were from inventors who did not want to do anything to help develop their inventions, but expected us to do this work for free. We honored our pledge on that site and worked hard to satisfy all clients who filed a complaint.
This new independent department called “Consumer Advocacy†is set up within the company to address every concern that a client may have with our company. This department, headed by the Chief Consumer Advocate, also includes vice presidents and our in-house attorney. Every issue is investigated, a fair and reasonable solution is determined, and then we respond back to the client in the form of a letter, email, or phone call. The department’s email address is CCA@***.com
This year’s new initiative is a challenging one as there are many new complaint websites and fewer requirements from complainers to provide accurate contact information that would help us to remedy situations. For this reason we are providing a reward for anyone who can help us separate the factual complaints from the bogus ones. To begin, if you need to communicate a concern to us, please email us at CCA@***.com; this will ensure that your voice is heard. Next, we are offering a $300 reward for evidence that proves that a bogus complaint was submitted by a competitor or person not affiliated with us. All current and former employees are bound by an ethics and confidentiality agreement so we will pay $200 for evidence that exposes a former employee for slanderous and false statements intended to mislead and misinform customers. Finally, a payment of $100 will be given for contact information that leads us to a false statement(s) made by a former client. We have been in business for 20 years and we have more products on the shelf than any of our competitors. We appreciate everyone who encouraged us to take this stand to protect our name. Lastly, we strongly encourage all former, current and future clients to view our Frequently Asked Questions page on our website so you can get the answers directly from us.
Thank you,
Davison Chief Consumer Advocate
I MY SELF AM THANKFULL FOR ALL OF YOU GUY AND GIRLS POSTING YOUR CONNENTS ON HERE IT LOOKS LIKE I WAS GOING TO GET DONE FOR 600 BUT SOME THING TOLD ME TO TYPE IN THE NAME DAVIDSON INVENTIONS AND A CLICKED ON A LINK THAT BROUGHT ME HERE TO THIS SITE. IM GLAD THAT THERE IS SOME OF US THAT HAVE BIG ENOUGH HEARTS TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERY ONE ELSE.
HOW CAN THEY LET COWARDS GET AWAY WITH THIS TYPE OF *** ANYAWAY THANKES ALOT AND ONE WAY OR ANOTHER YOU WILL GET BLESSD SOME HOW.
JUST CONTINUE TO DO RIGHT, BY POSTING YOUR COMMENTS. THANKS: RATCHET
Davison Inventions's reply to: I've lost over $10,0000 and five years of my time!
I've lost over $10,0000 and five years of my time!
I gave them over $10,000 to build my idea and present it to companies for production. They have strung me along for five years now with no resolve in sight.
The product they created for me is not my original idea. My idea was far better! I am scrambling to secure my original idea, and start my own company. I wish I would have found information on the Internet five years ago about this company.
By the way, I have just received in the mail, a check for $890. This is from a class action law suit put into place by the Federal Trade Commision against Davison for faudulent activity.
Davison Inventions's reply to: Please let me know something!
Please let me know something!
my name is gavin lister. I haven't heard from Davidson Inventions since I submitted my new invention called the glove/brush.
I tried calling 1-866-davidson but no answer or the line is always busy. I still have my blue copy of the private act and I just want to know what did they do to my invention. Please e-mail me concerning my complaint.
This is a serious matter to me because I feel like I have a good patten product that will help people of all ages with they hair or waves. this letter is respectfully submitted.
here is a good number for Davison 412-967-****
We are out over $12,000 so far and the one company they presented the product to, declined. Now they want another $335.00 to package and present to another company.
Is there any recourse on this?
We are not moving forward but now want to know if we can get money back. any suggestions?
This Davison bunch is pathetic to say the least. I submitted an idea and it took two years for them to develop a prototype.
I made one in four weeks. The prototype they did develop was a joke and was but a shadow of mine. They supposedly made presentations to two companies and both declined. Davison wanted more money to take it to another company but I just did not like the prototype they made and I didn't have confidence in their ability to present it.
If you only knew what I went through with those people over that two year period! At one point I even drove 500 miles to see the prototype. I had a scheduled appointment. They said it would be done.
The Director, Robert Scruggs called on a Saturday when I was half way there and said he wanted to re-schedule because it wasn't done. They actually made two prototypes because I rejected the first. I took eight months to build that one. I took almost a year to build the second.
I filed complaints with the FTC, the BBB, and Davison's internal compliance dept. Their internal compliance policy is to respond within 24 hrs. They never responded to either of my three complaints. Nobody apologized for me driving all the way there and being stood up.
Robert Scruggs was the only one there and boy did he look ***. I have requested them to send me my 15,000.00 prototype and it has been over a month. I called and asked what the problem was and they said they have to make a box. It takes that long to make a box?
I asked if I needed to make one and send it to them - or do I need to drive over there to pick it up. I also stated that If I have to drive over there, they best come up with it or there will be a scene.
they got me for 16k get out while u can.
You did have a patent, right?
Davison Inventions's reply to: RIPPED ME OFF 685.00
RIPPED ME OFF 685.00
Had an idea for an invention, presented it to " Davison Inventegration" they wanted 685.00 couldn't pay all at once, so I made payments. after all 685.00 was payed in full, Justin J.
Bandurski he is the Director of new products, wanted 10,000.00 more. I said NO, so further proceedings were canceled, he tried hard to convince me.
I thought after so much time passing that I would get a refund, but no such thing happened, I've called an asked for refund and nobody is talking to me. I feel this was a *** and I have been ripped off.
Pissed Off!
Thank God for this website. I filled out something online over the summer stating an idea I have.
I went out of town right afterwards. I must have had 20 phone messages and 10 postcards regarding my idea from John Rago. I returned his call today and we talked about what his company could do for 695.00. I told him to mail me the information and I'd talk to my husband.
That won't be necessary after reading what others have been through. Thanks!
Sheri
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison is a great product invention company
We would like to thank you for your positive comments about your experience with Davison and your insights on the new product development process. From the time of an initial contact, through the research and development of a new product idea, to the presentation of a clients product sample, we try to maintain an open channel of communication, disclosing our services and fees upfront and securing our clients approval and authorization throughout the process. Unfortunately, many individuals simply do not take into consideration the reality of the process; the time, effort and costs that are required. Simply put, it costs money to research, design and build products. Inventing and new product development is not right for everyone. You have to be willing to accept that inventing is high risk with no guarantees of profits.
For over 23 years, Davison has helped everyday people prepare and present their ideas to corporations, manufacturers, and retailers to see if they would be willing to license the product ideas. Our exclusive idea to product method is responsible for more products on the store shelves than any other competitor in this industry.
Quick facts about Davison and our process
We are based in Pittsburgh, PA and works with clients from around the world.
We have been in business since 1989.
Our products have been sold by over 1,000 stores & online retailers.
We design, build and package products for both individuals and corporate clients.
Our staff of 250 plus are dedicated to helping bring new product ideas to life.
Our staff has won numerous design awards for innovative product designs.
We are a member of the Online Business Bureau and other affiliate groups.
We encourage any questions or concerns be brought to our attention at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Maybe we can help. Thank you.
Davison is a great product invention company
I sent example product of my design, to Davison last year. Though it took me a while to come up with the money, but so far the result is good and ready to recieve a patent.
To date I have spent $10.687.00. Think of it, have you ever sit down verify of their invention submitted by others that have made it to the market? I have. Watch CNBC the program call "the big idea" you realise the pains people took to get their products into the market place.
They spent a lot, before they could realise a penny. Some even took it to China, to get it manufactured before shifting it down here, and it cost a lot of money. On my own case I borrowed from friends and family, just so that I could realise my dreams and it pays off.
If you don't like what Davison are doing, to get the money so they can do a good job for you, then put your idea together and took it to the side of the road and start to sell it, and see how many people will stop by. Grow up, you have to spent money inorder to ern money, you can spent a cent and expected to ern a million.
I have been working with Davision for over a year now. I have paid over $12,000 to the company.
Everything was great until about a month ago when I finally recieved my "Product Rendering". My invention was suppose to be electronic in which Davision fully understood. Once I recived my information in the mail it was a PAIR OF GLOVES!! I paid over $12,000 for something that already exists!
After being so furious, Davison told me to look at my contract. They stated they have the right to change your product idea to anything they want! A law suit is in process, NEVER BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!
All the positive reviews are from people who have no go to the product rendering stage.. Take it from me, DO NOT PAY THEM!!
I just recieved a call from Davison and they were very conviencing about getting my product idea out to market. Thanks to all of your commenets I will not be dealing with them in any shape form or fashion. Does anyone know of a honest invention company?
V/r,
Hollywood
Davidson is a scam.If my product idea is so great why not make it,take your cut and allow me to accomplish my goals.Instead you want all kinds of money.I understand startup costs but you people are ridiculous and now that Im not interested anymore I still receive calls.
Davidson leave me alone
I can only hope that my "confidential invention" stays just that. If you *** steal it, I'm out for blood!
I almost got scamed thank god my wife sent me this!!!!!!
Please see comments under former employee of davison inventegration. thanks
I'm one of the idiots who didn't read the boards and paid these creeps around $11,000. When it comes to the marketing of your product they want $335 per submission.
One word for that:Extortion. Will go on every board possible to get the word out and put these creeps out of business.
Hey Ralph. How old are you?
Is English your first language? Because your speech is horrible. Is your product on the market yet? If it is good for you.
If not, then get in line for the disappointment of your life.
Nice try anyway to let us know the good side of DI. The sad part is if you do work for them, do you not see the wrong that you and this company are doing? This is called extortion. Do you know what that is?
Did you know that by lying for this company you become an accomplice, one who has knowledge of a crime being committed. You too will be charged guilty for your involvement. You too will suffer the consequences when found guilty. Is it really worth it to you.
If I was you I would come clean before you end up some place you don't want to be at. JAIL.
Hey Ralph. How old are you?
Is English your first language? Because your speech is horrible. Is your product on the market yet? If it is good for you.
If not, then get in line for the disappointment of your life.
Nice try anyway to let us know the good side of DI. The sad part is if you do work for them, do you not see the wrong that you and this company are doing? This is called extortion. Do you know what that is?
Did you know that by lying for this company you become an accomplice, one who has knowledge of a crime being committed. You too will be charged guilty for your involvement. You too will suffer the consequences when found guilty. Is it really worth it to you.
If I was you I would come clean before you end up some place you don't want to be at. JAIL.
It says, and I quote, "I borrowed from friends and family to realize my dream and it has paid off." Ummm, what did you tell them when they asked about your " dream " experience with Davison and you had to tell them that you sent a company you have never visited their hard earned cash & that company won't return your calls let alone invite you in to see what is going on with your " project ". Yeah buddy, I'm sure they are proud of you.
I'd be more inclined to let a blind man pick stocks from Bloomburg television than read your familys credit card numbers over the phone to someone you have never met.
Oh, and by the way just for giggles can you explain to the other 15,000 folks on this board who got ripped off how your experience was different?
Were you one of the 11 people out of 50,000 who contracted with Davison that actually made money? Humor us with an answer, would you please?
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison almost got me for $695.00 too
Davison almost got me for $695.00 too
I'm so glad I checked this site before sending Davison any money. I was told the EXACT same things as others down to the T! Even got the lil nice full color package and contracts. I thought WOW, they really must be a professional company! Or just have tons of money to spend on marketing/advertising!! Boy, they really had me intereseted. I knew this sounded too good to be true. The ratio of folk getting thier product in stores and making money off of it compared to those not making any money is NOT worth me flushing $700 down the drain on a *** game when gas is $4.00 a gallon! While I live in Mesquite, TX and they are in PA, the contracts clearly stated contradictory information that seemed to supercede both. I didnt have money to seek an attorney so I came here. Thank u "I'm Pissed" and to all of you who shared your horror stories! thanks to you my concerns have been addressed properly.
Thanks
InNaam in Mesquite, TX
I am another, among many others, who had a bad experience with Davison Design & Development. They are nothing but scammers who think they need your money more than you do. Don't be taken in by their false promises.
You can read more about them in a posted complaint at the following url: www.TheSqueakyWheel.com
Pass the word on to anyone you know.
so where do you get the money that this person owe you.Since when can a company get awawy with this and no one hac said anything to bring back the money that they took from me. In the 90's they took my money and now they gave me under one hundred dollars.
That is nothing when you deserve to get back more. They took my invention and did what with it? THEY EVEN GOT A NEW NAME.
BEEEEEWWWWAAAARRRRREEE. I WANT ALL OF MY MONEY AND I WILL WATCH YOU
...almost got me for $695.00 too. I got to be an international Davison client, I submitted my idea and started getting calls. I got the same package with the same 10 products (by the way that bikeboard is actually the only product I believe they have)I was about to give away my precious $695.00 but as you can see money is something I don't give out that easily, started investigating and read and article in the Forbes site which was kind of negative then got to read the ripoff and pissed, I feel really sorry for those who got scammed and wish them to pursue their dreams even if the waves of conflict are against you.
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison got me for over $8,000 CDN
Davison got me for over $8,000 CDN
I wish someone had told me of this site years ago. Davison strung me along with a guanteed audience from a manufacturer who was interested in my idea.
I have a signed contract with Davison saying they were going produce a virtual product sample among other things for this manufacturer and get a licensing agreement.
By the looks of things I am not the only one who found this site to late. I have lost alot of time and money over this company and I would really appreiciate it if anyone could post a good law firm for this type of nightmare.
They almost got me too, but after researching and finding this website, they will not get my money!! Feel sorry for those they ripped off!
I've been done too, they got nearly $14000 off me. Check this out www.davisonbeware.com something i put together.
same here they never called back and followed up on anything they took my money
Usually, if a companies' complaints are no longer listed at Rip-Off Report.com, that said company is paying a retainer to not have any negative comments posted on the Rip Off Report.com site.
Hiya, I had an invention idea I went to Davison and was told to start off with I would need to pay £400.00. But thanks to this site I wont be proceding.
Thank You
They took my $690 too. I had place the amount on my Visa.
I contacted Visa and supplied all documentation including the "agreement".The amount was taken off my charge. Visa said Davison has 45 days to dispute my claim. I pray that Visa will support me in this action. Thank you all who have warned others in this scam.
I put a complaint on Rip Off but they have not listed, actually they contacted Davison with my complaint. Do not know if that site has an agreement with Davison.
They got me too
Davison Inventions's reply to: Refuse to refund money after not providing what they said they would
Refuse to refund money after not providing what they said they would
DAVISON INVENTIGRATION told me they needed $685 make an exhaustive patent search before they could do any work on my invention idea. After I gave them the $685, they sent me a folder with only patent info on 10 products.
When I demanded refund, their Vice President denied that the sales director I worked with would have told me the search would be exhaustive, but that it was only to help with design. Blatant liars! Avoid them like the plague!
Also assured me I would be working with well known company, but I was assigned a very small and unknown company - whose website had a nonworking phone number under "contact us" on the homepage. Davison refused to allow me to change companies - until I first tried this one, and then I would have to pay 300.00 fee!
They didn't ask for $10,000 like they did me?. Yeah, real crooks!
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison Inventigration Swindled 685.00 From Me
Davison Inventigration Swindled 685.00 From Me
This is a deplorable dishonest company that should be avoided at all costs.
They told me that for the 685.00 they would run a thorough, exhaustive patent search to ensure no other product was on the market whose patent rights mine would infringe.
Instead of that they send me copies of downloaded sheets from the internet of only 8 products.
It has this ridiculous disclaimer: We are not providing you with an opinion of patentability.
As opposed to what their sales director had told me, they acknowedged this was not complete - but refused to refund my money!!!
Furthermore, their sales director assured me I would be working with a well known company that had had a working relationship with Davison. The company I was assigned was not well-known, and had never done any previous work with them. On its website, it had an inaccurate number listed on its homepage under "contact us." Davison refused to let me work with another company until I had first worked with this one. Then I would have to pay a 300.00 fee.
Part of the basis of the FTC's 26 million dollar lawsuit (April 2006) against Davison was that they falsely give you an idea of your product moving ahead and being successfully dealt with. Mysales director told me - before I sent them 685.00 - that their design people had been working with my idea - and he gave me a suggestion they had given him. However,later on when they want 12 to 14,000 to develop a sample (on a very simple product idea!!!) he denies that any work had been done.
The research portfolio sent me for the 685.00 was a total sham. Only had few ads of products similar to mine and patent material of a few similar products. Said nothing about the positives and negatives of my invention idea; ideas to improve it; of its marketability; of what kind of patent it would quailfy for. It contained zero material of any kind of evaluation or analysis.
I went to 4 levels of their company's management, but they refused to refund my money - for not providing what they had told me they would!
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison Inventigration - Lied, deceived - took 685.00 of my money!
Davison Inventigration - Lied, deceived - took 685.00 of my money!
Please do not be duped as I was (and many 1000's of others have been by Davison Inventigration. They are the most polished, slickest scam artists out there!
Of over 42,800 who've sent them money, many 10-14,000.00, on 13 (since 1989) have made more from invention that what they paid to Davison).
Have 163 complaints with BBB of Pittsburgh, many unresolved.
Were sued 26,000,000 by FTC in Apr. 2006, and they are still doing everything they were sued for!!
Have 26 complaints on "www.USPTO.gov (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office).
This company blatantly lied to me about what it would provide for 685.00 in terms of a "research portfolio." The new products director told me the money would go for a "complete and exhaustive patent search to make sure that your product would not infringe on any product currently out there." However, when I got the portfolio, it only had information about 10 products. When I requested a refund from a company VP, he denied the new products director would have told me that the search would be complete, but would only was to assist in design of product.
2) Second reason I requested refund of 685.00 was that I was told I would be working with a well known company. However, the company assigned to me, SysonicsUSA, is very small and unknown - and had a non-working number on its website homepage. They refused to give me refund - even in speaking to 3 levels of managment. (3 - They also deceptively led me to believe design work was already being done on my product prior to requesting the 685.00.
But when they approached me for 12-15K to develop a sample of my product, they denied any design work had been done. VERY UNSCRUPULOUS COMPANY ..SHOULD BE CALLED DAVISON DISINTEGRATION OF YOUR FINANCES.
Davison Inventions's reply to: Davidson inventions tried but fail due to Pissed Off
Davidson inventions tried but fail due to Pissed Off
I was saved by the bell when my computer jammed and prevented me from printing out the forms needed to get the ball rolling and the pay Davison $690.00 to research and develop my invention.
I told the person that was taking care of me that I would go to the bank the next day to wire transfer the money. I've been down this path before so I started to research complaints on this company.
I fill sorry for those that got burned. I am greatful to all of you and Pissed for sharing what happend to you by the Davison co. I was told about the same thing that I read from those that complain on Pissed. This happend 4/29/08. I found only one complaint on Davison and was about to give up and
go to the bank and send the money. Then I came
across the site of Pissed. That trudly made my day.
I lost $2500.00 50 years ago trying to do the same thing. $2500.00 in todays money would be more like 30 or 40,000.00. Money saved is money earned.
thank you Pissed!
i havent givin them *** yet but a rep. is gonna phone me back on monday and he wants me to send them $695 to pre-developement ive been talking to this guy for a few weeks now and he sent me a few things to my e-mail with a contract all ready signed but after reading all these complaints i think i might pull out.
WOW! Anyone seen BOILER ROOM?
I have just came across your article about Davison. I have a great idea also and this is what my rep. there at Davison told me. I pay the $556 to get the research and other things out of the way. He said it would take about a month. The prototype would cost between $5000 and $8000. It is an electronic item.
After the research and whatnot I am supposed to pay this money to continue with the project of building the prototype and that that cost also included the patent.
Now, my friend has a very simple idea and is made from 1 piece of plastic and 2 pieces of rubber and the rep. he is working with told him $15000. I am very upset at these guys and I have come to a complete holt with them.
Can you please give me an update as to where you are with Davison at this point?
chech out www.davisonbeware.com
Reading some of these scare me. Not the stories but the spelling in these articles!!
Do we educate in America anymore? These people may or may not have a valid point but they look like *** the way they communicate!
Davison Inventions's reply to: Been there, done that.
Been there, done that.
Before giving your money away to companies like Davison, think about this. Many of the companies Davison claims to deal with, have their own engineering team. If you are willing to pay between 6,000.00 and 20,000.00 to see your product on the shelfs, wouldn't this manufacturing companies take your money to develop your product?
Davison has recieved more than 40,000 product ideas, and only about .001% have made it to the shelfs. Your odds of wining the jackpot are way bigger if you use that money to buy lotto tickets.
Don't fall victim.
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YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN BOO HOO.
yes thomas, we do still try, the salesman.convinced me my invention would go through one day, and never give up, ok, like a fool, i paid for another showing,then another, over 300 each time, till i began to ask questions,as i keep saying, nothing was put in writing, my questions were always done on phone, even though i would send emails, i got phone call back, you think they are good, well, good luck to you, going by the amount of complaints here, you are lucky to still be in pocket,i could have posted how good davidson are, oh yeah, you see, if i had done that, i was told i would get 2 free showings.but, as i told the VP on phone, no, i will not lie, so, for being honest i knew there was no chance i would see any of my 12 grand, and by the way, i was told i would have my invention shown at trade fairs.now davidson deny they said that, any one else been told on the phone, they will get showings at trade fairs??well you wont.If only i had found this site before i started with DAVIDSON.
Davison inventigration, went through the process, They kept asking me for money product is a copy.....
strange you say that, i ask about a copy i saw on the paper work i got in the 1st 12 days of joining davidson.i ask, why is there an invention of my idea in the papers you sent me,i was told the copy right had not been followed up,or licence,being unable to understand anything to do with licences copy rights ect, i was lost,after 2 years of the bs i got from them, and paying over 300 each time to show to companies, i ask for written confirmation of rejections, was told, no,they dont get written rejections,the 1st davidson, or davis, called me withing 2 weeks of joining them, boy he was excited at my idea, i had many calls from davidson,i hope they did record all phone calls, then maybe mr VP can hear what he said to me the last time we spoke,well,enjoy your millions mr vp, any chance you can loan me a few grand to pay my hospital bills and medication?no?, thought not.
YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN BOO HOO YOUR OUT MONEY YOU GOT SCREWED. NOBODY FORCED YOU TO DO IT AND AFTER THE FIRST PRESENTATION YOU STILL WENT THROUGH WITH IT I BELIEVE IN DAVISON. THEY ARE AN HONEST COMPANY.
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Yeah James, a 0002% success rate on paper IS better than 0001%. ***. Good luck pal.
pursuing an invention is always going to be a risk... but Davison seems to have more success then the other companies.
I had a patent attorney tell me Davison has the best results in the industry. I'm on my second project with them.
Sorry man, yeah you got f****d. Do a Google search on Davison/FTC, you'll get the number for a Stephen Ballister at the FTC in Cleveland.
He will be able to direct you on how to start the process on recouping some of your funds.
I feel your pain buddy. As a former sales guy there, I have drained the accounts of many a good family with their *** I can't give them back their funds personally because the Davison brothers, Frank Vescio and Tony Valkanas have lavish Bahamian retirement plans I'm sure, so the next best thing I can do (so I can sleep at night), is to post here and hopefully save some decent people out there the worst nightmare (as consumers) they can think of.
my question now is what should we do with our ideas out there?some one help
I am out of pocket $16,000 and am still being asked for more money for extra presentations. I dont know if my product was ever shown to anyone!!
I have requested my original designs and prototypes to be returned, but after 4 years, nothing!!
I am in Australia and had no idea this compnay was dodgy... what a fool!
This sounds like it could be me writing.
This company should have been shut down long ago. The Forbes report wrote an article on them a while back and it sounds like George Davison is just a big kid who runs his business like a Mickey Mouse Club.
I'm surprised that such a dishonest business is still up and running.
A lot of peoples dreams have been dashed and their money stolen because Mr. Davison has taken advantage of their desire to succeed with their invention.
This sounds like it could be me writing.
This company should have been shut down long ago. The Forbes report wrote an article on them a while back and it sounds like George Davison is just a big kid who runs his business like a Mickey Mouse Club.
I'm surprised that such a dishonest business is still up and running.
A lot of peoples dreams have been dashed and their money stolen because Mr. Davison has taken advantage of their desire to succeed with their invention.