vector marketing scam

You're obviously being paid by Vector to post here. We're not idiots. Just like Vector paid www.jobvent.com to remove the negative comments. Their page there was overflowing with negative reviews and now all the sudden there is none left. Hmm... Magic? No.

Proem, Vector is not a scam...but its not a job that everybody can do! They don't ask for any money that isn't refundable! You can "borrow" your sample set with a security deposit and if for some reason things don't work out for you, you get the entire security deposit back. They make sure you get paid for the work you do whether you succeed in selling or not. You're guaranteed a base pay per appointment you go to and you get a certain amount of commission for what you do sell. But if your base pay per appointment is higher than the commission then you get the base pay, and vice verse. There's nothing "scammy" about it. The people who complain are just people that didnt work for the benefits that are advertised and now are upset and whining because money wasn't handed to them.

2 words. Pyramid Scheme.

Any decent company would subtract the cost of the knives out of a series of paychecks if it was a mandatory item, but vector wanted the $ right then and there(now do you wonder why everyone was hired?) At this point in time any normal person off of the street could figure out that if this 17 year old girl had no way to earn her own income and still can afford to go to college, then the money is coming elsewhere. That is one thing some people overlook, although vector goes through college students they pinpoint families and friends of that employee too, so as an employee if you think you are alone in this you are wrong. My sister, once again, vector being her first job had nothing to wear but low cut shirts and short skirts(which isn't too professional) so she also had to get "formal wear" another $ out of my families pocket. From there she went to unpaid training teaching her the "tricks" of selling the product. You all know the infamous leather patch? the one my sister was told to leave slack when using the household knife but told to pull apart when using the cutco knife? yea those tricks... After being taught how to deceive she was then told to "practice" on family members... Now I am an honest woman, whenever I am told to deceive my family I get slightly agitated but being her first job and a spoiled child, she doesn't know better. So she set up appointments with all of us, my parents, determined to help her feel accomplished they gave over $2000 to vector in hopes that her paycheck would make her feel good about herself, add that up with grandmothers, cousins, family members that otherwise don't get to see her much and vector is becoming pretty successful off of a family who gave their mortgage money, food money, bill money, to a company that doesn't even see the impact of their deceit.

I, being a supportive family member sat through my sisters 2 hour long demonstration of the cutco knives, watching my sister trying to deceive me with the mediocre "tricks" she was taught at these "unpaid learning opportunities." I sat there as my sister explained to me how excited she was about getting a scholarship that will (if even earned) be taking the place of the college money my parents had planned to give her to help her out her first year. I was told by my mother that no matter how badly I wanted to tell her what my good friend had been through I was not to say a word and let her learn by herself, but it kills me that its not just my sister being affected by it, it is our family equally being put in a bad situation, helped along by my parents unrealistic wants. My sister drags her boyfriend with her to every meeting because after you've gone through family and friends all that's left are strangers, do you know how tired he is of hearing the sales pitch? do you know how scared she is to go to a strangers home carrying knives, asking customers "what their favorite knife is?" Do you know how disappointing it is to hear vectors representatives ordering your family member on the phone to push sales on their own family members because those are the only people "obligated" to buy? It is so un-fulfilling to just sit back and watch this disaster. Vector is not meant to be a career, that's why everyone is hired, everyone is told to look to family first, and then when resources run out you either take a dangerous chance and go to a strangers home, or you leave and realize how much damage you caused to your own family, and you never know how long it may take to pick up the pieces. She doesn't know what shes doing is wrong because she has never had a job before. Being stubborn and blinded by a promise even if someone said something she wouldn't understand. Thanks Vector.

I was reciently a receptionist at Vector and just quit my placement there. While making these phone calls to schedule people for an interview you are given a script to read-computer based. My boss in the New London county hired me because I was attractive, with word going around the business. He would always look at my chest and didn't follow laws correctly. I'm 17, but not a high school graduate. He paid me $8 an hour-not minimum wage here. He also had me working more than 8 hour days, more than 40 hour weeks which is illegal in the state of CT for a 17-year-old. I was supposed to be getting paid time and a half which means every hour after 8 hours a day I was supposed to be getting paid $12 an hour, but I'm not. I also had no set schedule onto when I was working. He is supposed to pay in a certified check, but instead he is attempting to pay me under the counter, taking out taxes which is illegal here if you're getting paid under the counter. I haven't even gotten paid yet because he's negative in his business and not only me, but other receptionist have been screwed over by him. Vector marketing as far as I know in the New London County is a scam. My friends work as Sales Reps and they haven't gotten paid yet, but yet the company sent out their checks over 2 weeks ago. Where's their money at, too? I don't reccomend this job to anyone. All we receptionists did was read a script the whole time-limited in responses. I'm about to take this to the Department of Labor and sue this guy for more money than he owes me in a paycheck. He's a 39-year-old man, married hitting on a 17-year-old going to his workers, "parties," and buying them liquor underage. I strongly hate Vector, it ruined my summer completely. I was being worked like a dog, and I have no paycheck to show for it. Our personal references were found off Facebook phone lists from Sales Reps. To me, it's unprofessional.

To Steff - the receptionist in Groton - I represent Vector Marketing Corporation. I'm VERY concerned about your post. First, I want to make sure you get paid. Second, I want to talk to you about your experience so that we can take appropriate action. If you read this message, please contact me directly at sarahba@cutco.com.

cutcogal in Concord, California said: I have been working with Vector since june 2001. I love my job, I started with people I know and now have over 1000 customers. I am a student at SDSU and have paid my way through school with my income from selling Cutco knives. I am in the top 150 sales people in the history of the company since it opened in 1949. I'm 27 years old and had no sales experience before working with vector. I think the people who think vector is a scam are the people who want to sit around at an hourly job and do just enough to not get fired. sales forces you to be self-motivated. only the strong survive, so grow a work ethic case I'm tired of people who want everything handed to them talking smack about how they couldn't cut it at an awesome job (no pun intended). This company gave me the opportunity to go to puerto vallarta on their dime just for doing my job and selling knives and this january I'll be winning a trip to cabo too. so if this is a scam it's the best scam ever cause this one can pay for college, send you on company trips, and afford you all the shoes a girl can dream about so count me in:)

You are totally right! Vector and Cutco rock!!

omgee I got the interview with them today and when i arrived the place was very unprofessional, but i was eager for the job. after I read everyone's comments it's making me SCARED and now I'm worried. my close friend said she did the interview last year and she quit because it was a "scam" but idk, I really need a job, I mean, they explained to us what we'll be doing and stuff. I'm still worried about it. Please help, I honestly dont know what to do; my training starts next week (may 26-28) 2011. I need some positive & negative feedback (i guess)

are people this desperate for a job? well i shouldnt even say a job because you wont even get paid, but man. There are real jobs out there people! Stop reaching thru desperation!

JettingtoMars in US, Virgin Islands said: are people this desperate for a job? well i shouldnt even say a job because you wont even get paid, but man. There are real jobs out there people! Stop reaching thru desperation!

lol I won't be taking the job with them anymore. I spoke to my family (although i was humiliated because I thought it was a legit job, until I sae these comments and I started to research) so now I'm jobless, but hey, at least I'm not being scammed.

Ok I had doubts about how easy it was to get this job so on a whim I googled it and to my surprise I found this site. Thank god!!! I have been an independent contractor before the job sounds amazing when you first look at it but when it comes right down to it you pay alot just to keep the job. I live in a very small town so I know for a fact that I couldn't make enough to even stay in the green. The girl that has won trips and things live or at least goes to school in an area with a very high population! So I can see how she can have the amazing amount of customers that she has. All in all if you think that you can do it do it but if you are like me you would be smart to stay away from companies that feel the need to make money off their employees!

Proem, my son started with Vector Marketing when he was in his first semester of college. At first, I was skeptical. I thought it was a multi level marketing thing. In a short time, he was making $2000.00 per month working about 20 hours a week. He worked as a sales rep for 2 years and was then offered a position managing his own office in Boise, ID. After 3 years of very hard work, he is now making over $100,000 per year. At the age of 26, he owns his own home, is driving a newer car, and loves his job. He travels extensively, this year those managers who qualified enjoyed a 10 day trip to Ireland. Last year it was to Prague. Vector Marketing is a reputable company that provides the equivalent to a college education in management and business to those young people who have the right gifts and talents to do well in a job that requires self motivation and a willingness to stick to it. I have first hand watched dozens of young people get involved with Vector and become successful. People who leave Vector after managing an office are guaranteed good jobs with other retail/marketing firms. I can not say enough about this company. They represent a wonderful American company (Cutco) that has been in business for over 50 years. I own Cutco and can not even begin to explain what a fantastic product it is. You are very mistaken about Vector Marketing, it is a straight up company with quality people in charge who truly do care about their employees and I am very grateful that my son got involved with them.

Proem in Allen Park, Michigan said: You're obviously being paid by Vector to post here. We're not idiots. Just like Vector paid www.jobvent.com to remove the negative comments. Their page there was overflowing with negative reviews and now all the sudden there is none left. Hmm... Magic? No.

Tonya in Boston, Massachusetts said: omgee I got the interview with them today and when i arrived the place was very unprofessional, but i was eager for the job. after I read everyone's comments it's making me SCARED and now I'm worried. my close friend said she did the interview last year and she quit because it was a "scam" but idk, I really need a job, I mean, they explained to us what we'll be doing and stuff. I'm still worried about it. Please help, I honestly dont know what to do; my training starts next week (may 26-28) 2011. I need some positive & negative feedback (i guess)

Tonya, don't be scared. Go for it. It is a great opportunity.

JettingtoMars in US, Virgin Islands said: are people this desperate for a job? well i shouldnt even say a job because you wont even get paid, but man. There are real jobs out there people! Stop reaching thru desperation!

This isn't just a job, it is an opportunity to work part time and make good money. Those who have entrepreneurial instincts do well. Those who prefer an hourly grind can feel free to go work for someone and earn $8.00 per hour. It's a free country.

Vector is NOT a scam, it's sales. I don't work for Vector nor would I. After going to their meeting I decided that it wasn't for me. In order to succeed in the company you need the proper network. (Typically younger middle class.) There are people that have made good money working at Vector. The people that bad mouth it are the people that did not educate themselves on what they would have to do in order to become successful.
Again, I don't work for Vector. I have Cutco knives, which I love, was looking towards sales as a step towards a career in market research, but determined that my brokeass friends and oldass family wouldn't be buying knives from me and decided Vector wouldn't work for me.

I have an appointment scheduled today at 5:30. However, after researching more about the company and reading all these comments, I think I'm going to skip on this interview and just forget about the Vector. Why waste my time, if I am not guaranteed profit? Forget it.

I saw a few people that say they had to pay for their kit, well I didn't have to pay a dime for mine, I just have to return it when I'm not working. They said I could buy it if I wanted to for around $90 which is a lot cheaper than in the catalog.

Idk if its actually a scam but I get working experience, and something is better than nothing. So far its seems legit enough... It is hard though to get appointments if you don't know many people. Its even harder to sell if everyone you know is poor. But I'm gonna give it a real try. Maybe I'll get some good leads.

As a newly promoted Vector/CutCo Senior Sales Advisor, I can honestly say that Vector is awesome! I'm able to see that, with most of the negative reviews, these people didn't put in the necessary work to succeed. I have put in the necessary effort, and I have had a great return. My most recent checks (weekly, mind you) have been upwards of $300, and the people skills I have gained are priceless. My boss is, at 21, one of the most inspirational people I have met in a long time, not only in the workplace, but also in outside life. My coworkers are all great, and the workplace morale is extremely high due to the absolute necessity of a positive attitude. To end things on my favorite note, I love the promotion within. Unlike most companies that often fill management positions with unexperienced, overpaid individuals, Vector bases promotions ONLY on experience and work ethic.
After just five and a half weeks with Vector, I can honestly say that I have nothing but positive things to say.

As a newly promoted Vector/CutCo Sales Advisor, I can honestly say that Vector is awesome! I'm able to see that, with most of the negative reviews, these people didn't put in the necessary work to succeed. I have put in the necessary effort, and I have had a great return. My most recent checks (weekly, mind you) have been upwards of $200, and the people skills I have gained are priceless. My boss is, at 21, one of the most inspirational people I have met in a long time, not only in the workplace, but also in outside life. My coworkers are all great, and the workplace morale is extremely high due to the absolute necessity of a positive attitude. To end things on my favorite note, I love the promotion within. Unlike most companies that often fill management positions with underexperienced, overpaid individuals, Vector bases promotions ONLY on experience and work ethic.
After just five and a half weeks with Vector, I can honestly say that I have nothing but positive things to say.

I applied to Vector today, met with a handsome young man, probably 2 years older then my 23. He then preceded to tell us in a group format what cutco was all about. His main theme was honesty and integrity. I got the job.

Having been unemployed for two years, I was pretty excited on the drive back home, when I finally got there I told my sister who had worked for them previously that I got the job. She Said,

DO NOT WORK FOR THEM!!!!!

I of course asked her why. she ended up paying the company more then she made. and they don't take taxes out of the income you make so you have to pay double on your taxes each year. If anything happens to the knives that you "borrow" you have to purchase them. which means if there is a nick on the blade then you have to buy them.

My brother in law also worked for them. he was their top sales person for two months, worked there for 5 to six months. his total profit margin was $100. and that in order for him to become the top seller he has to allienate his whole family and his friends by asking them to purchace cutco.

After hearing this I promptly searched out what other people have said about this and I have only heard about 5 out of 50 positive responces two of them were secretaries. Also looked them up on the better buisness bureo. the vector in my area has recied 56 complaints in the past year alone.

Bottom line is I'm saying no, you should too. getting burned is not worth the .50 you might make.

It not longer costs a cent to get the sample kit, and if you choose to not keep it, it is free to return it. But if you do keep it, you will only pay less than half the current retail value, at only $87 dollars (which is the average price for just ONE knife), which would give you the four knives, plus the scissors, cutting board, and peeler. In addition, you have many chances to win your own knives for free. I won three just from the firs ten days, and winning more next weekend because I am attending a conference of theirs. You also have the chance to win trips to exotic locations, this year it's Jamaica. You earn a weekly paycheck as long as you have at least one appointment, and it's a load of fun Plus the environment is really laid back and so is the approach. I hit my third promotion in three weeks since I have started tehre. This is not a scam.