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January 27, 2011 06:36PM
No offense intended...

But it really amazes me that some shoppers will continue working for this sleaze msc, yes it really amazes me after all the substantiated negative postings both on this site and on the V-GOD site--shoppers will still waste their time with Goodwin !!!

Too bad as they actually have some very decent clients including one of the largest movie theater chains and a NYC based health food burger restaurant.
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January 28, 2011 02:15AM
I totally agree, Arch. No one should touch them until the begin to pay in a ethical way.

Did anyone else get their email looking for "commissioned sales professionals?" I wonder if/when the commission checks arrive?
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January 28, 2011 04:01PM
I received payment for a job I did in Oct, that was their normal 90 day pay time. I did have to write and remind them, but they paid.

Live consciously....
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January 28, 2011 04:12PM
If we stick together and boycott these bad msc's, then the result is shops unfilled which force the clients to go elsewhere...hopefully to a better msc.

The clients would also benefit here...
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January 28, 2011 05:49PM
Really think there won't be a crop of newbies doing them...just askin.

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January 28, 2011 08:14PM
Irene LA

Unfortunately, if the newbies want to shop with them it shows they are not researching msc reputations here and the V-GOD site.

It will end up being their needless loss that should have been prevented regardless how desperate they are for work.

I wish some msc clients would research their prospective msc's instead of just awarding their contracts based on low bids only....
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January 28, 2011 09:39PM
I agree totally, but the shop I took service's me as I need a quick lunch and am working in the area. I would not do a large reimbursement, but can wait 90 days for 20.00, since I'd be spending my own $ anyway. I think we as shoppers have to access that, does it suit us, and just know what the situation is, then it becomes personal weather or we want to do it. Boycotts serve their purpose but hard to implement. I for one would never tell anyone not to take a job, we are Independent Contractor's and therefore know what works or doesn't. Your right is not to work for them.

Live consciously....


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/01/2011 06:31PM by Irene_L.A..
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February 01, 2011 05:42PM
Well, color me shocked. Goodwin seems to have acquired several new clients in my area, or at least, ones which are appearing to me for the first time.

I'd love to be happy about this, but I can't be. Unless given reason to feel otherwise, to me, it just means that more shoppers will be out money for extended periods of time. I haven't examined the reimbursement, but I'm guessing that like the other shops in my area, "payment" won't cover the ordering requirements in these, either.
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February 01, 2011 05:54PM
Looks like they no longer shop that huge movie theater chain. Amen for the client and shoppers...
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February 01, 2011 10:49PM
Amazingly, within minutes of my receiving a Goodwin email,and I log on, the shops have already been taken.
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February 09, 2011 11:45PM
On line they state that they pay every 60 - 90 days. I anticipate a payment around March for a considerable amount of money. If I donot recieve this payment by April then they will recieve many phone calls. I have the Magic Jack and I'm not worried about the number or length of calls (long distance or otherwise.) I'll just keep calling them 10 - 20 times a day. Fill up their voicemail box eventualy they'll tire of me and answer. It worked with Frontline Focus (I recieved a $150.00 payment.)
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February 23, 2011 05:54PM
I just received a payment this morning for shops done in October and November. One of the amounts was wrong and I also haven't been paid for one remaining shop that was on 10/02. I sent an email and hopefully will have it resolved soon - then I can close out my 2010 records! I haven't done a shop for them since November but now that I have been paid (sort of) I may re-consider them for the future if something comes up that is convenient.
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February 24, 2011 12:53AM
They have so many shops in my area. I wish they would pay their bills. If I did not read this forum, I would have accepted some.
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February 24, 2011 05:23AM
Ditto, when I read here that Goodwin consistently pays correctly and in a reasonable time, I will try a few of their shops. For now, no thank you.

Are you reading this Goodwin?
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February 24, 2011 06:52PM
Same here, but I'll add another requirement to the list. COVER THE COST OF THE REQUIRED PURCHASES 100%!!!
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February 25, 2011 02:58AM
I emailed about the missing $ yesterday and was paid today, with an apology. So they are all caught up with me. I am still going to be cautious though!
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February 25, 2011 04:15AM
They were late paying me, but did come through.
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February 26, 2011 03:00AM
Does anyone know what their pay schedule is now?
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February 26, 2011 03:16AM
lisams901 Wrote:
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> Does anyone know what their pay schedule is now?

1. When a shopper remembers he/she has not been paid?
2. When they are tired of being bugged?
3. When they get back from Hawaii?
4. When the IRS lien on their bank account is released?
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February 26, 2011 02:38PM
Agree with ShopUntilYouDrop ... Doubtful that there is such a thing as a schedule.
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February 26, 2011 04:23PM
They pay the end of the month (27th), which month is your guess. I was paid in 95 days.

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February 26, 2011 09:55PM
Ahh, that's what I was thinking. It's only been 65 days, so I guess I have more time to wait.
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