Vanity · United States · founded 1999
PublishAmerica
Also trades, or has traded, as America Star Books.
Directory standing
Caution
Documented concerns: unclear contracts, upselling, slow payment, or unresolved complaints.
Documented complaints regarding rights lock-in, inflated retail pricing, and misleading marketing regarding traditional distribution.
Set by Ruth Kelleher ·
Why this standing? 1 documented item
- Court filing
Consumer complaints & class action disputes
Extensive consumer alerts regarding contract rights lock-in and non-fulfillment of marketing promises.
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Documented complaints regarding rights lock-in, inflated retail pricing, and misleading marketing regarding traditional distribution.
Ruth Kelleher · right of reply requested
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2 reviews
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- Paid for servicesPaid $2,000 to $5,000
Be very careful reading the grant of rights clause. The initial cost quote was reasonable, but post-signature upselling was persistent throughout the process. In my experience with PublishAmerica, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.
- VerifiedContractedPaid $2,000 to $5,000
The production quality was decent, but their marketing package was described in unmeasurable terms. After signing, I was asked to pay additional fees for extra promotional tiers. In my experience with PublishAmerica, they handled communication poorly and contract clarity was unsatisfactory.