What do you know about a marketing company called Vector (they market knives from Cutco)

[rudy45]

Our daughter (recent HS grad) received a letter today from Vector, a marketing company. They market knives from a company called Cutco. Apparently, people who work for them do telemarketing to generate leads, then make appointments to visit prospective customers to show and (if possible) sell knives. The student workers have to pay about $140 (as a deposit) for a sample set of knives that they show. The worker gets paid about $15-$18 per appointment they make, regardless of whether a sale occurs. If they do make a sale, they get a percentage as a commission.

I have my suspicions, and have seen some negative press, but wonder if anyone can offer personal insight.

If this organization really is a "scam," how do they make their money?

Thanks.

[PhiKapMom]

Bought them when I lived in an apartment from a guy that came to the apartment to sell us the knives. He was dating the girl across the hall from us.

[EndWelfareToday]

Interesting theory, but with leaps like that you should be on the olympic team.

I was, 1980. Remember? The messed up fat lipped dog feces from George boycotted them.

[Sonny M]

I was, 1980. Remember? The messed up fat lipped dog feces from George boycotted them.

I was 3 years old then, but if your leaps of logic match you physically, you should be selling sneakers for Nike.

[jwh_Denver]

LMAO!

[Mr. K]

I think after this post your daughter could sell a few sets here...I know my interest is piqued.

[Graycliff]

My wife and i bought a set about 15 years ago from my best friends son. He came by and did the whole demo showing how well they work and did the rope cutting demo, so we bought the whole set. Now understand we were going to buy them any way, simply because it was my friends son and we wanted to help out. We still have the entire set, their used daily and they show no rust, or damage of any kind. Their quality knives and i would recommend them to all.