
Kick Start Locations
Kick Start Locations Overview
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Kick Start Locations has 1.1 star rating based on 6 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: No pros.
Cons: Company is a scam robert patterson and ron joseph are scammers, Loose your money.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "I do not personally recommend this company.", "Do not Invest You Money it's a TotK Scam", "don't use", "Be careful".
The aggregated data is based on reviews and questionnaires provided by PissedConsumer.com users.
Kick Start Locations has 1.1 star rating based on 6 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.
- Rating Distribution
Pros: No pros.
Cons: Company is a scam robert patterson and ron joseph are scammers, Loose your money.Recent recommendations regarding this business are as follows: "I do not personally recommend this company.", "Do not Invest You Money it's a TotK Scam", "don't use", "Be careful".
Most users ask Kick Start Locations for the refund as a solution to their issues.
Consumers are not pleased with Billing Practices and Customer service. The price level of this organization is high according to consumer reviews.

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Verified Reviewer |Share my personal experience with ROBERT PATTERSON INC.
I would like to share some observations based on my personal experience with ROBERT PATTERSON INC., AKA KICKSTART LOCATIONS, AKA VENDING LOCATORS 360, AKA VENDING EXCHANGE, which potential customers and locations may find useful when making their decisions.
Website Security Concerns: There have been past issues with website security and outdated websites, including a potential data breach on July 19, 2024. I recommend verifying current security measures to ensure your credit card and personal information is fully secured and protected.
Business Practices: The refund policy for vendors may not meet all expectations.
It's advisable to thoroughly review the terms and conditions before committing to any agreements.
Workplace Environment: From my personal experience, there were concerns regarding the internal culture and management style and practices, including issues like internal theft of leads due to a flawed assigning system, inappropriate behavior, and bullying. Prospective employees might want to inquire about the company culture and policies on workplace conduct.
Pricing Structure: The pricing for leads appeared extremely high relative to the time it took to gather the information (up to $10,000 for less than 5 minutes of effort). Vendors may wish to compare pricing with other providers to ensure competitive rates or explore alternatives to secure locations independently.
Vendor Vetting: The process for vetting vendors might not be as rigorous as expected. It's important to assess the quality of service and reputation of vendors independently.
Social Proof: There seems to be limited publicly available feedback or testimonials except for negative reports.
Seeking additional reviews or references could provide more insight into the company's performance.
Management Transparency: In my experience, the owner instructed me to represent him as the VP rather than disclosing his ownership role which to me is another big red flag and I have to ask myself why is he hiding?
Final Thoughts: Based on my personal experiences and the treatment I received from the ownership and staff, I do not recommend this company as a cost-effective option for new or existing vending operators looking to grow their routes based on all of the above.
Additionally, I would caution locations seeking vending services, as my experience suggests that the company may not thoroughly screen their vending service providers. Finally, based on my overall personal experience this company does not operate with honest integrity nor professionalism.
User's recommendation: I do not personally recommend this company.

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Verified Reviewer |To tell Everyone that this place is a SCAM
Been in contact with Robert Patterson since the beginning of this disaster of a business venture he is the Owner of the company. Everyone out there Do Not invest your money it's a total Rip Off I was refunded back a partial amount after 6 months of waiting and fighting with this person You get Nothing for your investment just alot of promises in the end you just get Screwed It's a 100 percent scam
In November 2023 I invested $1700 to start my vending Machine Business with Kickstart , They have done nothing for me I have nothing to show for my investment It's a total Scam do not invest one penny you will lose all your money.Robert Patterson is the Owner and Ron Joseph is the Salesman who get you on the hook it a Total 100 Percent Scam Gave one Star so I could continue However it's Zero Stars Total Scam
- Company is a scam robert patterson and ron joseph are scammers
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Do not Invest You Money it's a TotK Scam

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Verified ReviewerThey don’t deliver a thing.
They pitch themselves as they will 100% get you locations in no time, they wont get you locations, theyll charge you $1799 and refund you $400.
Stay away a scam.
- No pros
- Loose your money

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I contacted them thinking it would be useful, as I am starting to get my vending machine business up and running. Immediately, Ron Joseph sounded disgruntled on the phone, rushed me, and gave me no additional information about the services they offer since the website was very confusing.
It shows that they locate a placement for vending machines, and also that they sell them, which is not true. He avoided any questions I had and suggested sending me a text link that stated billing options and webinars.
It was obviously automated and had been rehearsed, but since it was so confusing and contradicting to the website, I decided to google reviews before throwing my money into something.
If you're trying to sell me something that I already want to buy, you probably should be more interested in my phone call... I am glad I checked the reviews before I even wasted my money and time with this fraudulent company
Preferred solution: n/a
User's recommendation: don't use
Parry Sound, Ontario Canada
I purchased 2 Steam Cards at 2 different locations in Parry Sound,Ontario. And I was tolded they used.
I didn't scratch them off until purchasing them and I had bought them as a gift but we were told they were used.
And so all I'm asking can I get the steam cards replaced or get my refund back that I spended for 2 Steam Cards totalling at $ 200 dollars each which amounts to $ 400 dollars Canadian. My name : Sandra McCoy and you reach me this cellphone number: 1-70*-***-**** ASAP thank you.
Preferred solution: Full refund
User's recommendation: Be careful
One of the biggest waste of money.
Spent the $3500. or what ever it was for the package.
Seams to me about a year ago. All I ever got was a web sight. Several lame leads, Nothing near a high traffic sight, Nothing I would even consider. They made the allotted calls and even some bonus calls.
To date not one sight did I get. Made several calls to Kickstart, always give it some more time. To date all the sights I have I got my self. Before Kickstart I spent $450.
on a so called locator, That just ran with my money. Loosing 450. is bad enough, But over 3000. SUCKS.
So Think hard before you give your money away to the SO Called LOCATORS.
I've paid for 21 vending locations and NO Response
Last year back in August 2017 I contacted Kick Start Locations in order to locate 21 candy machine locations. My 1st contact was Robert Patterson then transferred over to Theresa Balbuena the customer support manager.
So after I've purchased 21 bulk candy vending locations and received NO response from Kick start locations, I begin emailing and calling them...Nothing..Now I find out it's a FRAUDULENT website/business. They have another FRAUDULENT website called vending locator 360. It's been 9 months later and STILL no response.
I've reported this issue to the BBB, FBI, IRS. They are investigating this matter thoroughly.
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Preferred solution: Full refund
Kickstart locations in complete fraud.
Kickstart locations has been trying for over a year to get me replacement locations since several brand new machines were stolen asap upong placement.The owners (4) said to me right away first thing that kickstart loactions said they are not responsible.I was out four brand new machines and they tell lies upon lies to get the candy machines placed. The BBB I can gladly tell you is a total in it for the money and nothing else.
Their rating means only they are paid off in big dollars and the Owner responds to the complaint. I was finally after endless battling repaid for 3 locations but they owe me $1500 minimum for stolen machines and refuse to pay. Do not believe a single word the BBB or Kickstart locations say to get you money. I was a big *** and I mean big to give them my money for locations.
Do not follow in my footstep and be smarter then me. Also do not in a minute let the BBB fool you since they are a total in it for the money for themselves and A plus reviews a bought with big dollars.
BUYER BEWARE!!! Stay away from these guys.
Took my money and never did provide a suitable location. It's been over a year and nothing?
I've tried contacting Mr. Patterson directly as well as online but have yet to receive an acceptable response. I've also filed a report with the BBB. There were okay at one time, I highly recommend everyone to stay far away from them now.
There are several other much better locating services available.
The others that I've found not only are cheaper and provide much better service but they also do not require payment until they have provided the location. RIP OFF
Kick start locations - never delivered product
Robert Patterson - owner of Kick start locations for bulk vending machines online. Took opur money and never provided the service after 9 emails and calls to his office - kept telling us he would working on it.
They were to provide a locationf ro our candy machine in Las Vegas - only ONE location! never did a *** thing and never refunded our month we paid up front.
Avoid this company and do not do business with them. They cannot handle ONE location job they cant do anything right.
feel free to contact them and ask why they failed to deliver such a simple job.
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