Recommended designer webshops?
I was just seconds away from being cheated by this scumbags, having placed an order with modernclassicsdirect. In the last instance, just before the transaction went through, I managed to stop the moneytransfer by some helpful staff at PayPal. Phuuuu.....
So, thx a lot for your warnings guys!
My next question is if anyone can recommend a webshop where you actually get what you order. Good quality reproduction of design furniture? I've had a look at a shop advertising and selling via e-bay; modern-furniture-direct. They've got very good feedback score, but seems to be charging heavy shipping cost. Any other webshops you guys can recommend?

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BY NOW EVERY ONE WHO ...
BY NOW EVERY ONE WHO LOOKS AT GOOGLE SHOULD BE WARNED OR AT THERE WEBSITE
IF NOT TO BAD THEY SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK OUT FURNITURE ON LINE SELLERS .
WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT THESE CROOKS FOR A LONG TIME. SO EVERY ONE SHOULD KNOW.

If i google 'avoid...
If i google 'avoid jmc',
this discussion comes up.
if i google 'italian classic direct', not as direct a link.
Should we change the title or start another post directing to
this posting?
I always research a company before i buy, but that was learned the hard way
years ago...still infuriating.
I do think if the title is simplified, it would reach more potential buyers
getting ripped off.
'italianclassicdirect-beware'
I'm not interested in reproductions so i doubt i would end up there,
but that is not the point. An irresponsible seller is just unacceptable behavior
on e-bay or anywhere.
(i have one reproduction from a good company, but i was not well informed
and a bit less educated in what i wanted)

PLEASE LET ME HELP DESTROY THIS BUNCH OF CROOKS
Having ordered my Chair in October 07 I still have nothing.
After emails galore and the lies about delivery dates, I have now been told the chair will be finished in July and here by the end of August. Do I believe this? I think not.
I cannot believe for the first time ever we stupidly bought the furniture on switch not credit card. I think I have lost my money but if I can help anyone get these guys locked up I will happily stand up and be counted.
The numbers I have for them are:
020 7993 6228
0870 042 7398
0870 042 9345
As I am sure you are aware one of these numbers is to an answerphone and the other two - 9 times out of 10 go to an overflow call centre.
Perhaps we should just start to barrage the call centre with calls and they may stop using JMC - John Muppet Christopher.
their direct line is 0207 961 1205 - which they do not answer.

JMC / MODERNCLASSICS
Just thought you might like to see this
Cohen & Christopher Limited T/A Modern Classics Direct ::
C/O Cohen & Christopher Limited 2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House Berkeley Square London W1J 6BD Telepone: 020 7993 5576 Company Registration: 03960665 ...

Now they target ebay!!
I recently bought some chairs via ebay and guess what, they havent arrived!
With a little research I discover the seller actually works for Cohen & Christopher Limited so I'm not expecting to get any chairs any time soon.
Thankfully I'm covered by both Paypal and my Credit Card to I shouldn't have any trouble getting my money back but still, I now need a new supplier!
FYI the guy I bought from goes under modernfurnitureimporter on ebay, and is called Brian English, phone number 0207 9619000.
Please feel free to start calling him, although it's no good as no one answers!

money back with visa - URGENT !!
Hi there,
we did order some chair, stupidly without checking on the net before, and we don't expect anything to get shipped. Until we asked for a refund, there were immediate replies, which then suddenly stopped.
Now,we are wondering how to get a refund from Visa. What did you guys do to convince the credit card company that the money was illegally withdrawn by JMC ? Strictly speaking, JMC should have some kind of order confirmation as all of the genuine web shops have as well. Can't imagine that a simple complain will do the job.
replies highly appreciated !!!
cheers, nick

Nick.....here in the USA,
if you used your VISA card and there's a problem, you call the bank which issued the card.
I don't know how it is in whatever country you're in)....I assume United Kingdom?
Wouldn't you simply file a claim at the bank that issued the VISA card?

Modern Classics Direct
Modern Classics Direct
Waiting for half a year now... Still nothing.
No chairs and no money return. THEY ARE CROOKS.
Are there people who want to get organised and take action against this fraud?
Please let me know via this forum.
Frank from Holland

Modern Classics
Everyone,
I ordered as well on 2/09 and I received a letter on 4/21/09 from Milly He the supposed NY rep, that I need to WIRE a 25% deposit into an account at JP Morgan. Lost 1/2 of full amount because I stopped payment on my credit card before they could charge the remaining balance.
I intend on getting my money back. I'll keep you guys posted. Will be contacting JP Morgan Chase...

duh !
all i can say is what do you expect when you are buying items from companies that specialize in cheap knock-offs ?
do you really expect a high quality company with ethical standards when they are so quick to sell cheap chinese made counterfeit products ?
don't buy fakes !
let this illustrate the point that everyone loses!
-designer
-original manufacturer
-customer
anything to make or save a buck right ??

JMC again
ohhh dear

is there no recourse?
I have not bought from these companies, but I feel for those who have. Is there no recourse to go after these criminals? Their carnage seems never-ending, as there appears to be no recourse to stop their fraudulent transactions. There needs to be an international body that enforces and deals with internet fraudulent activity. I dont understand how the civilized world can let these criminals get away with this - for years! I am sure that there are many other internet criminals out there (I have been a victim twice) and it is frustrating and disheartening to see these crooks get away with it over and over. Something needs to be done.

another company
Classics In Stock.co.uk is the same scam. Beware. Company is owned by the same John Christopher