I posted a message a few months ago looking for a Maggie Sottero Olympia, a lady immediately contacted me and said she could get me this dress for $575 with free shoes and veil, the deal sounded so great so I was hooked. She gave me a toll free number (Which by the way you can’t trace to find the owner on a toll free number). After she asked for the money responses became few and far between, she always had an excuse for everything, one day that you talk to “her” her name was Melody, the next it was a different name but she had the excuse that was her partner or sister or whatever the excuse was that day. She gave me an address in Philadelphia, however once I suggested a friend of mine who lives near by come visit and check out the dress I haven’t heard from her since. I don’t know what this lady has going on for sure but we have found all sorts of complaints all over the internet about her, she changes her e-mail whenever a new complaint comes out so here is all the information I have about her and hopefully this can help anyone avoid a bad situation.
This is the address she gave me:
Bridal Elegance
242 Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Second Address she gave me:
310 Euclid Place
Philadelphia, PA
Her Toll Free Number: 1-866-455-6259
Her E-mail: BridalElegnce@aol.com
Her number from my caller ID: 402-517-9978 (Pre-paid service so you can’t call it and when I looked it up, the service said it was an Omaha, NE based number)
Another number from my caller ID: 301-790-1604
The Address for this number is:
Row, James
34 S Mulberry St.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(Funny how her phone number is in MD and the address she gave me is in PA, I guess she didn’t realize people could look it up)
Second Address for the number:
Row, James and Melody
30 Garlinger Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
This is just information I have, I don’t know for sure what this lady is up to but hopefully with this information you can make an informed decision.
JP,
DO NOT give her any money!!! It sounds to good to be true because it is!! I ordered a dress from her, and I've been waitng and waiting for it. Every week she tells me to wait another week. Now I have to go through the hastle of trying to get my money back. Try someone else that has good postings about them and is listed with a researchable address and phone number. It doesn't hurt if they are in good standing with the BBB also. But, whatever you do, do not give Melody or Lynn or whatever name she gave you any money!!!!!!!!! Save yourself the trouble! Hope it helps!!
I REPEAT, DO GIVE ANY MONEY TO BRIDAL ELEGANCE, OR HEAVANLY ACCENTS, OR EVERLASTING DESIGNS!!
It sounds to good to be true because it is!! I ordered a dress from her, and I've been waitng and waiting for it. Every week she tells me to wait another week. Now I have to go through the hastle of trying to get my money back. Try someone else that has good postings about them and is listed with a researchable address and phone number. It doesn't hurt if they are in good standing with the BBB also. But, whatever you do, do not give Melody or Lynn or whatever name she gave you any money!!!!!!!!! Save yourself the trouble! Hope it helps!!
JP,
Don't do it. Bridal Elegance is just one of the many company names used by a woman who does scam. When she dealt with me she was Melody at Heavenly Accents. Believe us and look elsewhere for your gown!!
So what has this website done to protect from these scammers?! Why dont they have something like Ebay - where we can can leave feedback - good & bad - so that other people can see what they are dealing with?
Some info:
Eurosatic also know as Vinita bridal I think does exist. Or so they claim to have a physical store in Queens, NY
They are a horrible company!!!!!! I have no clue if they are in fact Melody or not, but they sell gowns on ebay and have horrible feedback. Brides post "do not buy your dress here"
I think melody is trying to use another business in her already long established plot of lies.
Get your money back any way you can! Melody is a liar!
After reading some of your stories, and so far, my interaction with a particular vendor was exactly like N's...except that I did not enter into any business contracts! I even asked for some references, and she gave me an email address that someone said was her paypal account! Needless to say, I have not gone through with anything!
However, I have been corresponding with Stephanie at TheBeautifulBride (see her message above), and she seems really helpful and great (and no, this is not an advertisement! I just believe in putting out good feedback, too!). Does anyone have any experience or feedback? I am totally impressed, but just wanted to see if anyone had anything to say. Hope it's good!!!
After reading some of your stories, and so far, my interaction with a particular vendor was exactly like N's...except that I did not enter into any business contracts! I even asked for some references, and she gave me an email address that someone said was her paypal account! Needless to say, I have not gone through with anything!
However, I have been corresponding with Stephanie at TheBeautifulBride (see her message above), and she seems really helpful and great (and no, this is not an advertisement! I just believe in putting out good feedback, too!). Does anyone have any experience or feedback? I am totally impressed, but just wanted to see if anyone had anything to say. Hope it's good!!!
I spoke with Sgt. Ganley not more than a month ago and he seemed to know right away who I was talking about so I'm pretty sure he will know who you are talking about
Looks like I fell for it, too. Has *anyone* gotten their money back from this devil woman?? Please, please, please, let me know if you have and exactly how.
Al,
I have, but it was because I did it through my credit card company. They were very helpful. I paid through PayPal with AMEX, and it was AMEX that actually did the chargeback to get my money back. I also filed a buyers compaint with Paypal, and sent another email explaining my situation to appeals1@paypal.com so that I had a complaint on file for my credit card company to reference. Hope that helps you. Also, try calling Sgt. Steve Ganley w/ Maryland PD. His number is on this message board somewhere. That might help you too. Best of Luck!!
Pamela-
Thanks for the advice. We are contacting Sgt. Ganley for sure. I unfortunately did not pay thru PayPal, but did thru a credit card. Hopefully it will all work out!!
If you are one of the victims of Melody Row, I can help you to get back with her.
I am one of her victims too. I called the Attorney General office in the city of Hagerstown and they shown me exactly what to do.
1. Make a copy of your Proof of Payment (PayPal, Credit
Card, Check…)
2. Make a copy of your contract with her. If you don’t
Have a contract, make a copy of
The Invoice she sent you.
3. Gather all addresses, phone numbers you have from her.
4. Write a letter explains everything about her and what
Business you have with her.
5. Send to this address: Attorney General Office
138 E. Antietam Street, room 210
Hagerstown, MD 21740
The Attorney General Office’s phone number is (301) 791-4780.
BTW, her business goes under many different names like Bridal Elegance, Bridal Suite, and Everlasting Designs. If you know any other name she used, please add to my list!
Ladies, let bring her down this time. I am so ready to take her down. She makes me wait for two and half months and finally she sent me an old/worn address that is nothing compare to the dress I ordered from her. I know many of you are heart broken because it might be too late to order your dream dress like me. But, please call and submit your complaints to the Attorney General office so no other brides will get rip off from her!
I will update more with you on everything I know!
Here are other authority’s divisions/websites you can file your complaints to:
1. FBI
2. Maryland State Police Department
3. City of Hagerstown Police Department (They know exactly who she is when you mention Melody Row. They called her the “wedding dress” lady)
4. Your city Police Department
5. Http://www.PayPal.com/ (if you paid via PayPal)
6. Http://ripoffreport.com/
7. State of Maryland Better Business Bureau
8. Give your wedding dress company a call so they can do an investigation on her. Ex: if your dress made by Essense of Australia, phone number is: 1-800-941-1550
Hi my name is vinita, i live in new york. Melody contacted me threw ebay and send c.o.d. Threw ups for three of my dresses and i never goten my money. I have proof that she sign for them. I'll like to know how i could get my money or dress back.
Thank you
