I, like most people, signed up for a "VIP pass" to the Learning Annex here in Philadelphia. I figured it was a chance to see Donald Trump live, as well as my childhood hero, Julius Erving. I also wanted the oppportunity to learn the business of real estate investing.
When I got there, I took every "class" I could possbile take, and figured I would choose one niche I could focus on, and learn as much as I can about it, and if that meant buying some CDs and books, I was willing to do that.
I chose David Lindahl's "Apartment House Riches", not only because he seemed to know his stuff, but he has an extended guarantee for up to one year on his product, AND he offered a one day "boot camp", which, in his own words, would be nothing but learning because "I already sold you the system".
Unfortunately, I learned that the Annex was not what it's cracked up to be. First off, while I was watching Mr. Trump in the "VIP" section, I sat next to a lady who told me she got the same tickets for free, and she turned out to be one of many people who shared the same story. Secondly, when we got to Lindahl's "boot camp", it was nothing but a day long sales presentation for his 3 day boot camp for $3000. He basically told us his $1000 books were not enough knowledge, and that to really learn, you HAD to attend his boot camp.
Additionally, the little bit of real estate he did teach was directly from his books and CDs (which doesnt surprise me because we all know that most of the people who buy these things do not read or listen to the materials anyway, and HE knows that!)
My intent was to call his office that following Monday to request a refund, but before I could, a lady who says she was Lindahl's mother left a message for me, again, trying to sell the boot camp. I later called the office, AND sent an email, requesting a refund and instructions on where to send his materials back, and have received no response.
As a result, I came directly to this site, and noticed that a gentleman named "Simon" responds to all the complaints filed on here, so before filing this report, I called and emailed him, and recieved a send and read receipt on May 9th, but no response from him either.
Like I showed Simon, not only did Lindahl tell the whole class his guarantee, he posts them on the net too! Here is the link (ROR REDACTED LINK FOR SECURITY PURPOSES)
I have already filed a dispute with AMEX, as Lindahl nor Learning Annex want to make this right.
I recommend to anyone considering attending a Learning Annex event, hold out until they offer the tickets for free (which they obviously will), and leave your credit cards at home!
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