Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison inventigration, went through the process, They kept asking me for money product is a copy

We at Davison would like to set the record straight to the following posters. Randall Buchholz – We offer economic product design and development services that mirror how manufacturers and corporations design and develop their new inventions. You are most likely not going to find better pricing than what we can offer to research, design, build and package your idea. And, like most manufacturers, we acknowledge and insist that all clients acknowledge that most ideas are not going to be profitable but that inventing demands a positive attitude and that getting a new product onto the market requires a great amount of effort. It comes down to the “spirit of inventing”. And it is odd of Mr. Buchholz to imply that he was not treated properly when our services are completely transparent, down to informing clients that we may use pre-manufactured parts as components of samples that we build. Inventing and new product development is not right for everyone. It involves risk and we provide information about those risks to everyone who approaches the company with a new idea. Nofoollike:Customer service is vital in all businesses and is imperative when operating a successful business. Customer concerns upset everyone and our staff works very hard to trouble shoot them so communication errors are kept to a minimum. From reading your complaint there appears to a communication breakdown and you are upset. We are acknowledging your post so let’s fix this. In truth, customers are not always right and companies are not always right. The effort to curing issues of concern, listening intently and calmly addressing issues is a role our Chief Consumer Advocate’s office has enthusiastically taken on. If you are a client, we are sure that you received our initial printed brochure, visited our website and received subsequent brochures - all of which thoroughly describe our services. In addition, you would have received simply written contracts that clearly describe each service offering and the fees associated with those services. When you have the opportunity please re-review the materials. If you still feel as though you did not receive the services that were described to you in writing, you should contact our offices. We try to communicate in a very complete manner while recognizing the fact we are contacted by tens of thousands of individuals from all over the world. Sometimes communications can be difficult because of cultural barriers. Thus, the great need to place all of our service offerings in clear and easily understood agreements. Mike Jones: In Mr. Jones case we have searched our records attempting to locate his name in our database and we were able to locate a client back in 2007 with the same name but our phone records show that there has not been any contact with this client since 2007. Therefore, we aren’t sure who “Mike Jones” is. We have been in business for over 22 years and we are contacted by tens of thousands of inventors and idea people per year - communications issues can occur. Therefore, Chief Consumer Advocate Office is charged with the responsibility of gathering information about possible issues of concern and assist in resolving the issue by applying the appropriate solution. As for your experience with our customer service representative, you stated . . . “He acts like he is some *** bill collector . . . “. Please be aware that the company maintains a quality assurance phone monitoring and recording system. But, since it seems as though you decided to post anonymously there is no way we could possibly investigate this claim. We are contacted by tens of thousands of people throughout the year so there is no reason for a customer service person to act “bill collector” like. However, if one did, we would like the opportunity to investigate and take corrective action. In closing, 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. We are in the business of building product samples and packaging. When you are in business you are obliged to pay the staff, taxes, operation expenditures, vendors, telephone companies, utility companies, and so forth. You need to realize that being in business costs money, but we run into inventors such as these posters that think we should work for free while you gain the opportunity to collect royalties from our work. Simply put, it costs money to research, design and build products. Individuals seem to forget that it was their invention and that they contact us seeking assistance. We are here to help, so if you have questions or want to provide information on your complaint to our Chief Consumer Advocate, we ask again for you to contact us at cca@davison.com.
Anonymous
map-marker Zephyrhills, Florida

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.

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joan l Ptk

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.

joan l Ptk

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

:grin

Yeah James, a 0002% success rate on paper IS better than 0001%. ***. Good luck pal.

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

my question now is what should we do with our ideas out there?some one help

Guest

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!

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

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Davison Inventions's reply to: Whooohooo $116.00 settlement!

Please understand that we are attempting to resolve any complaints that were lodged on Pissed Consumer. You were sent an email by Pissed Consumer requesting that you contact CCA@davisoninvents.com. You elected not to respond. Frankly, we can’t do anything for you, if you don’t communicate with us. We hope that you will reconsider and contact our Chief Consumer Advocate. Thank you, CCA
Blayze H
map-marker Kirkland, Washington

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.

Loss:
$1

Davison Inventions's reply to: They're rip off artists!!! Don't fall for their scam!

Previously you were asked to respond to CCA@davisoninvents.com in an email sent to you by Pissed Consumers. For some reason you elected not to respond. If you are truly a client we are willing to re-explain the agreements. We are also more than willing to consider any criticism of the portfolio provided to you. If it wasn’t up to par, we will make it right. But that means you will have to contact us. If you contacted Davison after June of 2008, you received and acknowledged an affirmative disclosure notice (describing the risks associated with new product development) and, in addition, you received an American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA) disclosure. The AIPA disclosure clearly states all fee ranges for the different services our team provides. Likewise, if you are from a state like Texas, California, North Carolina and many others that require an advanced description of fees and contracts, you received that information a second time before you spent a penny. We can’t tell exactly what you received because you haven’t identified yourself. You may elect to find a prototype and packaging shop in your local area to construct your product sample. If we furnished you with a New Product Sample Agreement in the past you can simply use this agreement as a means to ensure you receive the proper design, development and packaging services. Just remove the pricing from the agreement and, hopefully, you can find a company to produce your sample at less cost. In general, our pricing is substantially less than most prototype firms. Best of luck and if we can assist in the future please let us know. Sincerely, CCA
Anonymous
map-marker Denver, Colorado

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

Previously you were asked to respond to CCA@davisoninvents.com in an email sent to you by Pissed Consumers. For some reason you elected not to respond. It is interesting that you received all manner of written disclosures from Davison stating how unlikely it would be that your product would result in licensing or profit and you were still ready to move ahead but changed your mind based on the anonymous postings of people you don’t know. 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. We are in the business of building product samples and packaging. When you are in business you are obliged to pay the staff, taxes, operation expenditures, vendors, telephone companies, utility companies, and so forth. You need to realize that being in business costs money, but we run into inventors such as yourself that think we should work for free while you gain the opportunity to collect royalties from our hard work. Simply put, it cost money to build products. You seem to forget that it was your invention and you contacted us seeking assistance. It is surprising how some people simply feel it is the responsibility of others to do the work for them. At least you now know the types of services you should be considering when developing an invention so you can price out the work. We can only assume that any companies that quote you in the future will be cast in a negative light too because they charge fees for their services. We wish you the best of luck with your invention or idea. Thank you, CCA
fooled
map-marker Columbus, Ohio

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

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Guest

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

Guest

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.

Guest

they got me! thanks guys for sharing. i should have done my HW :upset :eek

Guest

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.

Guest

I just want to know the truth!

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

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

Guest

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

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Davison Inventions's reply to: I've lost over $10,0000 and five years of my time!

It does seem odd that, if you really had a complaint, you did not respond to the initial request to contact Davison’s Chief Consumer Advocate to attempt to resolve your issues. Please understand that we are attempting to resolve any complaints that were lodged on Pissed Consumer. You were sent an email by Pissed Consumer requesting that you contact CCA@davisoninvents.com. You elected not to respond Most likely you are a competitor attempting to confuse consumers. We have found through other complaint channel web based services that in some cases over 70% of the complaints on a particular website were tracked back to competitors. We offer the best quality services at the best price points so do everyone a favor and please comply with the rules of business etiquette – compete on quality and price. As most businesses do, we settled with the FTC and ensure we follow the FTC’s advertising and marketing rules and guidelines. All of our ads and promotional materials are scrutinized and have to meet legal approval before they are published to the general public. Since we don’t have any more information on your complaint to base a response upon, we will simply explain our process: Step One: All consumers must acknowledge invention development is high risk. In order to do so, each prospective customer is provided with an Affirmative Disclosure and an American Inventors Protection Act disclosure. All potential clients must acknowledge that they received and read these disclosures before we accept any idea submission from them. Thereby, we ensure that the general public understands that inventing is time-consuming, costly and rarely results in profit. As a result, none of our clients should have the impression that inventing is easy and financially rewarding. Inventing can be educational, fun and exciting as long as everyone keeps in mind that there are no guarantees that profits are likely. The disclosures also spell out in advance all of the company’s services and the projected costs of those services. Step Two: Pre-development Service Offer: After receipt of an invention idea we could offer to perform preliminary design research services on the project. This would include researching prior patents and other products are for sale or have been for sale that are similar to the one submitted. Any service offer made to a potential client is made in writing. Therefore, consumers are assured of exactly what services they are purchasing. Step Three: Invention Prototype Services Offer: If the inventor does not have a professional quality sample for use, we can perform one or more services, including brainstorming new product designs, designing components, creating prototypes, building working models, virtual reality renderings, video demonstrations of the invention in use and complete product graphics and packaging. Here again, any service offerings are outlined in a written contract. Therefore, clients are assured of exactly what services they are purchasing. Step Four: Licensing Representation: Once projects are designed, built and packaged our team presents them to companies for licensing consideration. Of course, any service offering would be through a written contract. Once more, if you are a dissatisfied customer, contact us and tell us what has caused your dissatisfaction. We will do whatever we can to fix things. Thank you, CCA
Anonymous
map-marker San Bruno, California

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!

Previously, you were contacted by Pissed Consumers requesting that you to contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com to resolve your concern. Since you did not respond, we will attempt to clear the air. When you submitted your idea to Davison, our Confidentiality Agreement clearly stated, “I understand submitting my idea is not a release and that this information cannot be used, disclosed or sold without my express written permission. I also understand that all Davison employees are required to sign an ethics and confidentiality agreement for my protection.” Being that we have not had contact with you since October 2008 and you were unable to move forward due to funding issues, we have not done anything with the information you submitted to our firm. If you had trouble contacting Davison it is because the number you mentioned in your posting was not correct. Our toll free number is 1-866-Davison (328-4766) and there are receptionists available to answer calls. (Your post referred to 1-866-DaviDson. There is only one “D” in the company name.) You also may contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com, if you have any other questions you would like to have addressed. Thank you, CCA
gavin l Kza
map-marker Plano, Texas

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.

Loss:
$100
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Guest

here is a good number for Davison 412-967-****

Guest

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?

Guest

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.

Guest

they got me for 16k get out while u can.

Guest

You did have a patent, right?

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Davison Inventions's reply to: RIPPED ME OFF 685.00

Please understand that we are attempting to resolve any complaints that were lodged on Pissed Consumer. You were sent an email by Pissed Consumer requesting that you contact CCA@davisoninvents.com. You elected not to respond. Therefore, your complaint may be a fabrication by a competitor looking to confuse the marketplace or you may have reconsidered your original compliant after reviewing all the materials we provide to our clients. In any event, we are very sure you received the appropriate documents to make an educated decision about whether or not our services would help you in the development of your invention and what they would cost. If you are a client who contacted Davison since July of 2008, you were furnished with an affirmative disclosure document outlining the risks associated with invention development. You also received the American Inventors Protection Act document outlining all of our anticipated contracts and fees and, again, the risks associated with new product development. Your statement implying that you did not know that you were responsible for the development costs associated with your invention is lacking genuineness. Again, if you are a client that paid for a research report consisting of a patent search, competitive product search, and other services, we are sure that your contract stated that you were responsible for providing a sample of your product and that Davison would offer to make one under another contract. Thus, it should have been no surprise when Davison did offer to make a sample. We are equally sure that you received and are in possession of the research report. Asking for a refund on the research work that was completed by our staff does not seem fair. Your remarks about being a “con” and getting “ripped off” are completely inappropriate. Slander, defamation, and character assassination on the internet have become a concern for almost all companies. The internet provides a mechanism for free speech, but that speech most be exercised responsibly. That you hide behind anonymity and decline to discuss your complaint with us doesn’t change the fact that your remarks are legally actionable. Please remove these inappropriate comments immediately. We don’t wish to serve Pissed Consumers with a subpoena asking for your email address or other forms of identifying contact information. Our primary interest is in resolving your complaint, if you are a client. Again, you may contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Sincerely, CCA
Anonymous
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

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!

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Sheri Ugq

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

To Anonymous – Report #133274;

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 client’s 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.
Ralph Oqs
map-marker Houston, Texas

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.

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Guest

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!!

Guest

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

Guest

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

Guest

I can only hope that my "confidential invention" stays just that. If you *** steal it, I'm out for blood!

Guest

I almost got scamed thank god my wife sent me this!!!!!!

marlies p

Please see comments under former employee of davison inventegration. thanks

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

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.

Guest

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?

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Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison almost got me for $695.00 too

Previously you were asked to respond to CCA@davisoninvents.com in an email sent to you by Pissed Consumers. For some reason you elected not to respond. Simply put, inventing and new product development is not right for everyone. You have to be willing to understand that inventing is high risk with no guarantees of profits. That is what the information that we sent you was intended to convey. What is great about your complaint submission is that it reflects that you read the information provided to you and made the informed decision that the risk was too great for you. We know you won’t, but you should be applauding Davison for being transparent instead of condemning it. We are glad that you appreciated the quality of our marketing materials and contracts, and we are very glad that you took the time to read everything. The point here is that some, not all, like to take chances and in doing so understand that risks are inherent when seeking new opportunities. If you are a working for a competitor, grow up and follow the business etiquette protocols and basic ethics. Compete on quality and price. If you are a real consumer, best of luck with your invention. Thank you, CCA
Anonymous
map-marker Dallas, Texas

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

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Guest

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.

Guest

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

Guest

...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.

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Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison got me for over $8,000 CDN

Previously, you were contacted by Pissed Consumers requesting you to contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com to resolve your complaint. Since you have chosen not to contact us we will describe how our services work. Your complaint is most certainly not accurate. Davison has never signed a contract that in any way guaranteed a manufacturer or license agreement to anyone. The company does not guarantee license agreements or that someone will be interested in any particular product idea. In fact, Davison has always provided to its potential customers information that showed that the likelihood of obtaining a license agreement and profiting from an invention is very small. Since 2006, consumers have received the information at least twice in writing. 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 and the company’s contracts and disclosures make that very clear. If you have some particular complaint or can point to a provision of your contracts that support your complaint, we would love to hear from you directly. Sincerely, CCA
wowowdlj J
map-marker Vancouver, British Columbia

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.

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Guest

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!

Guest

I've been done too, they got nearly $14000 off me. Check this out www.davisonbeware.com something i put together.

Guest

same here they never called back and followed up on anything they took my money

Guest

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.

Guest

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

Guest

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.

Guest

They got me too

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Davison Inventions's reply to: Refuse to refund money after not providing what they said they would

Previously, you were contacted by Pissed Consumers requesting you to contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com to resolve your complaint. Since you have chosen not to contact us we really can’t do anything meaningful about your complaint. If you believe that the research product was not adequate, the company would love to hear directly from you. Anonymously complaining doesn’t get your complaint resolved. While we have high standards for our work, mistakes can be made by any company and Davison will stand by its work and commitment to your satisfaction. The company that Davison proposed to present your product to would have registered with Davison to review products confidentially. Sometimes, companies go out of business, change numbers, get sold or move. Perhaps that is what you experienced, but we can’t tell unless you communicate with us. Sincerely, CCA
Anonymous
map-marker Riverside, California

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!

Loss:
$685
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Guest

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

Previously, you were contacted by Pissed Consumers requesting that you contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com to resolve your complaint. Since you have chosen NOT to contact us we will describe how our services work. All services are offered on a written contractual basis. In addition, each client must acknowledge, by actual or electronic signature, an affirmative disclosure notice which outlines the risks associated with inventing. That disclosure clearly stated that Davison does not evaluate product ideas. We also provide the American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA) disclosure to all potential clients prior to our staff taking on a project. The AIPA further outlines the risks associated with new product development and our fee structure is provided within the AIPA disclosure. As well, each contract describes what services will be provided and the price for those services to be completed. The Pre-Development Agreement clearly states “Davison will perform an industry product review. This information illustrates how corporations are advertising, packaging and marketing their products. Although extensive, this may not reveal every product for sale or under development world-wide….Davison will conduct a patent review for use during brainstorming, design and product planning sessions. This is not a search to determine patentability.” You fail to understand that Davison is not in the business of evaluating ideas, or their marketability. No one can predict which ideas for new products would be successful in the marketplace. Inventing and new product development is not right for everyone. You have to be willing to understand that inventing is high risk with no guarantees of profits. We are in the business of building product samples and packaging. We are here to help, so if you have questions or want to provide information on your complaint to our Chief Consumer Advocate, we ask again for you to contact us. Thank you, CCA
Sarenity Bkn
map-marker Alhambra, California

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!

Loss:
$685

Davison Inventions's reply to: Davison Inventigration - Lied, deceived - took 685.00 of my money!

Please understand that we are attempting to resolve any complaints that were lodged on Pissed Consumer. You were sent an email by Pissed Consumer requesting that you contact CCA@davisoninvents.com. You elected not to respond. You don’t say how you were duped. In fact, the only statements in your complaint that resemble facts appear to be from the disclosure statement that you would have received prior to entering into any contracts with the company. Thus, you received information that you feel is relevant to assessing the risk of loss and still went forward with buying services. Inventing a new product is not for everyone. You have to be willing to accept that inventing is high risk with no guarantees of profits. All services are offered on a written contractual basis. In addition, each client must acknowledge, by actual or electronic signature, an affirmative disclosure notice which outlines the risks associated with inventing. We also provide the American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA) disclosure to all potential clients prior to our staff taking on a project. The AIPA disclosure further outlines the risks associated with new product development and describes all of our services and anticipated fees. As well, each contract describes what services will be provided and the price for those services. If you truly feel that you had somehow been duped, contact our consumer advocate and say so. We cannot do anything for you without knowing that you are an actual client, not just a competitor seeking to muddy the waters, and what you claim happened to you. We wish you the best of luck with your invention or idea. Thank you, CCA
Sarenity Bkn
map-marker Alhambra, California

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).

Loss:
$685
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Guest

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

Although you do not raise any particular issue about our company or services we offer in your complaint, Pissed Consumer requested that you contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com. Since you have chosen NOT to contact us we will describe how our company offers to assist inventors. Step One: All potential clients must acknowledge that invention development is high risk. In order to do so, each prospective customer is provided with an Affirmative Disclosure and an American Inventors Protection Act disclosure. All potential clients must acknowledge that they received and read these disclosures before we accept any idea submission from them. Thereby, we ensure that invention submitters understand that inventing is time-consuming, costly and rarely results in profit. As a result, none of our clients should have the impression that inventing is easy and financially rewarding. Inventing can be educational, fun and exciting as long as everyone keeps in mind that profit is unlikely. Step Two: Pre-development Service Offer: After receipt of an invention idea we often offer to perform preliminary design research services on the project. This would include researching prior patents of inventions that are similar or perform the same function as the idea submitted and information on other products that are for sale or have been for sale that are similar to the one submitted. Any service offer made to a potential client is made in writing so that clients are assured of exactly what services they are purchasing. Step Three: Invention Prototype Services Offer: If the inventor does not have a professional quality sample for use, we can perform one or more services, including brainstorming new product designs, designing components, creating prototypes, building working models, virtual reality renderings, video demonstrations of the invention in use and complete product graphics and packaging. Here again, any service offerings are outlined in a written contract so that clients are assured of exactly what services they are purchasing. Step Four: Licensing Representation: Once projects are designed, built and packaged our team presents them to companies for licensing consideration. The above is a basic outline of how our company does business. Clearly, all of our services are provided with full risk disclosures and on a written contract basis only. Therefore, to somehow suggest that those who purchase our service get “burned” is untrue. We can only ask that you re-read the agreement and compare our services to other companies. You will find our pricing to be very reasonable. Of course, you can attempt performing the services yourself. Conduct your own patent and competitive product searches, create new product designs and build prototypes and packaging. We wish you the best of luck with your idea or invention. Thank you, CCA
Robert N Lwk
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

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!

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Guest

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.

Guest

WOW! Anyone seen BOILER ROOM?

Guest

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?

Guest

chech out www.davisonbeware.com

Guest

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!

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Davison Inventions's reply to: Been there, done that.

Previously, you were contacted by Pissed Consumers requesting that you contact us at CCA@davisoninvents.com to resolve your complaint. You chose not to respond. It does seem odd that, if you really had a complaint, you did not respond to the initial request to contact Davison’s Chief Consumer Advocate to attempt to resolve your issues. All services are offered on a written contractual basis. In addition, each client must acknowledge, by actual or electronic signature, an affirmative disclosure notice which outlines the risks associated with inventing. (You cited some statistics that suggest that you receive this information.) We also provide the American Inventors Protection Act (AIPA) disclosure to all potential clients prior to our staff taking on a project. The AIPA disclosure further outlines the risks associated with new product development and describes all of our services and anticipated fees. As well, each contract describes what services will be provided and the price for those services. Most likely you are a competitor attempting to confuse consumers. We have found through other complaint channel web based services that in some cases over 70% of the complaints on a particular website were tracked back to competitors. We understand that we offer the best quality services at the best price points so do everyone a favor and please comply with the rules of business etiquette – compete on quality and price. As most businesses do, we settled with the FTC and ensure we follow the FTC’s advertising and marketing rules and guidelines. All of our ads and promotional materials are scrutinized and have to meet legal approval before they are published to the general public. Inventing and new product development is not right for everyone. You must be willing to accept that inventing is high risk with no guarantees of profit. We can’t be any more specific about your complaint because you did not provide any information; however, if you want to share the details with us, feel free to contact our Chief Consumer Advocate. Thank you, CCA
Learned t
map-marker Staten Island, New York

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.

Loss:
$658
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