Galerie Concorde Con
1984 Sherbrooke St.
Montreal Quebec H3H 1E6
Canada
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Galerie Concorde Con Broker Howard W. Bernett - deceptive business practices, no ROI what-so-ever Montreal Quebec
*General Comment: Bad Bernett!
2Author
1Consumer
0Employee/Owner
Same story, different day... although I'm not in the medical profession. I started with Howard W. Bernett and purchased several works from 1997 to 2000, all done by the same artists mentioned in previous reports. I'm interested in art and thought it made sense to diversify.
Almost all of my holdings were always in 1st or 2nd place to "sell" but never did. There was always some excuse why they weren't moving and exciting stories about why I should be buying more. I suspected that I was being taken and when I stopped buying, he stopped calling and did not return my calls. My only consolation at the time is that I actually liked the majority of the pieces and even hung some of them up.
Imagine my surprise (after 8+ years) when I got a voice message from Nick Poulos (apparently they also change their names) stating that my portfolio had "just landed on his desk" after I was "lost in the shuffle" and he was anxious to "sell" my pieces "quite soon".
I did a bit of digging on the Internet and found this site so I thought I would share the "experience". I would love to be part of a class action suit but it looks like the Canadian BBB may just be on their payroll.
I would also love to know the details of Maria's settlement.
Dave
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
U.S.A.
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REBUTTALS & REPLIES:
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1Consumer
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Updates & Rebuttals
#1 Update By Author
AUTHOR: Dave - Pittsfield (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, January 04, 2009
POSTED: Sunday, January 04, 2009
Well, after several conversations with Nick it appears to me that he is genuinely interested in addressing my concerns about my past experience with Galerie Concorde and my previous broker. While he couldn't explain why my portfolio sat idle for almost 8 years he didn't make any excuses either. His stated commitment is to get things back on track.
While understandably upset with my posting a report here prior to speaking with him (my apologies Nick) I was provided some interesting information (which I verified independently) about this site. But, what's done is done. It's often said comments made in haste out of frustration can be regrettable.
My current perception of Galerie Concorde is that they are willing to work to resolve any issues and do what they can to keep their customers satisfied.
Bottom line - If you want an opportunity to right your perceived wrongs with this company contact your broker or, contact the company and ask that your account be reassigned to another broker. You have everything to gain.
#2 Owner of Company
AUTHOR: Steve - Kokomo (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
POSTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
In reading your rebuttal, I am interested to see if you had any resolution from this in any way. Nick was my broker and I was given the runaround for several years... Did you get any of your money back or not? Yanks.
#3 Owner of Company
AUTHOR: Steve - Kokomo (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
POSTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
In reading your rebuttal, I am interested to see if you had any resolution from this in any way. Nick was my broker and I was given the runaround for several years... Did you get any of your money back or not? Yanks.
#4 Owner of Company
AUTHOR: Steve - Kokomo (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
POSTED: Friday, February 24, 2012
In reading your rebuttal, I am interested to see if you had any resolution from this in any way. Nick was my broker and I was given the runaround for several years... Did you get any of your money back or not? thanks.
#5 Consumer Comment
AUTHOR: whistleblower - St. Laurent (Canada)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
POSTED: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Any moron can write a rebuttal to these complaints, including the fraudster. Come-on people wake up. Howard's pulling your leg and laughing all the way to the bank.
