If you have been considering buying a quilt from SixtyNine Block, then we must insist that you think again!
SixtyNine Block (SixtyNineBlock.com) is an online retailer that allegedly supports a vast variety of quilts with remarkably low price points.
Supposedly their operation was founded back in 2012, but as you will shortly find out, research suggests otherwise.
To find out more regarding just how deceptive SixtyNine Block is and why you should avoid their unethical marketplace as a whole, we invite you to read our unbiased review!
About SixtyNine Block
SixtyNine Block is marketed as a legitimate quilting retailer that supports a wide selection of custom made quilts.
According to the About Us page, SixtyNine Block was founded in 2012 by Judy and Russ Sabanek.
Their first catalog, which supposedly mailed in the spring of 2013, was met with such great enthusiasm that the next year they opened a retail shop in Center Harbor, New Hampshire.
Fast-forward five years to April of 2018, the Sabaneks sold the business and ‘went back to its roots as a family-owned business when the Kimelman family, under the name of SteelBlock LLC, purchased the business.’
Who is Behind SixtyNine Block?
What we found interesting regarding their biography would be how SteelBlock LLC does not appear to be an existing business within the United States.
However, the deceptions and lies don’t stop there.
In fact, SixtyNine Block is built entirely upon fabricated lies.
In addition to allegedly being backed by a fictitious corporation, the disclosed physical address of SixtyNine Block is 187 Evans Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254, United States.
When this address is searched though only partial segments of the address come up as legitimate, as a whole though the address is not real.
To add, SixtyNine Block can allegedly be reached out via email at cs@sixtynineblock.com.
Affiliated Entities
We are quite thankful for the abundant sum of community support and feedback we received when we exposed an affiliated quilting entity known as Amelia Quilt on December 26th, 2018.
Long story short, Amelia Quilt was the forerunner of SixtyNine Block.
Scamming and deceiving many innocent online consumers, many of our subscribers who shared experiences at our Amelia Quilt review made a couple of connections such as:
“Beware of Sixtynine Block. They have changed the name and doing a better presentation but the quilt photos are the same and when I contacted them it was the same email as Amelia Quilt scam.”
“They are going by a new name at SixtyNineBlock.com. Please spread the world to avoid this website now.”
In addition, SixtyNine Block reflects a nearly identical site template and employs the same annoying pop-up as AmeliaQuilt.com did.
The two domains connected with Amelia Quilt, and consequently SixtyNine Block, would be Amelia-Quilts.com and AmeliaQuilt.com.
List of Affiliated Domains
- HobbiLaunch (HobbiLaunch.com)
- NannaThread (NannaThread.com)
- Sleepious (sleepious.com)
- FarmZily (FarmZilly.com)
- NonnaLand (NonnaLand.com)
These are other domains that we previously have found affiliated with Amelia Quilt.
A WHOIS search of SixtyNineBlock.com will reveal that their site was privately registered only a few short days ago on January 8th, 2019.
It is evident that the creators behind SixtyNine Block experienced success through their previous unethical and malicious retailing campaigns.
Community Feedback
When we first exposed the Amelia Quilt scam in late December 2018, TrustPilot reflected a 1 out of 5 star rating out of 237 reviews.
However, as of January 11th, 2019 Amelia Quilt still reflects a 1 out of 5 star rating but out of 337 reviews.
Shared below are few of the more relevant reviews we found relating to Amelia Quilt:
“Ordered but not received scam.”
“horrifying experience – complete Christmas SCAM!! it is dishonorable, immoral and unethical to play upon people’s interest…DO NOT EVER order from them again!! oh and by the way, this is NOT Amelia Quilts – if you google, there is a genuine Amelia Quilts company. this was entered online as Amelia Quilt … different but painfully deceiving!!”
“Me too! Scam! Ordered a MLB quilt November 7, 2018. Repeatedly tried to contact, no response! Finally put a claim in to PayPal. Sounds like that may be an issue. We shall see! So ticked!”
These are the type of experiences you can expect to receive if you decide to put your faith and money with SixtyNine Block.
Is SixtyNineBlock.com Trustworthy?
Given the fact that SixtyNine Block is operated by the same crooks behind Amelia Quilt, we do not believe their retailer to be legitimate.
SixtyNine Block Review Conclusion
SixtyNine Block is NOT a legitimate online retailer to buy quilts from.
From the consumers who happened to receive a quilt, it was a fraction of the size as promised and poorly constructed.
SixtyNine Block has lied about their founders and is undeniably affiliated with other operations that have been declared scams across the web.
The verdict is clear regarding SixtyNine Block, do not trust them!
Outcome: SixtyNine Block is NOT Trustworthy!
Site to Avoid: SixtyNineBlock.com
We invite you to share your insight, feedback and experiences below!
They go by , let’s experience co , skullsnmore, SixtyNine block , and there is a new Facebook ad up now too . Same type picture of a full quilt , I wish I could post a photo screenshot of it
Ordered a camping themed quilt through PayPal on January 17th from SixtyNineBlock. I received several emails indicating the progress of my order from a Judy (nice American name).
Then received an email stating the shipment was held up at Customs and I would receive a tracking number. Customs? Yes. It would come from China. It also apologized for the delay and offered me 15% if I purchased another quilt. I didn’t.
Fast forward to March. After several more emails and getting the same canned response, the emails stopped. I contacted PayPal and opened a dispute including prior correspondence. I then escalated the case. PayPal contacted SixtyNineBlock and they returned with a DHL tracking number. Only thing was the number indicated the quilt was received for shipment on January 4th. Quite impossible since I didn’t order it until January 17th. It also said the product was 500 grams which equals about 1.1 lbs. After bringing this to PayPal’s attention, I received a full refund.
So. Please avoid:
SixtyNineBlock
Skullnmore
Ecrafta
There are probably more, but these are the thieves I dealt with during this ordeal.