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13 Replies Last post: Jul 5, 2009 9:54 AM by wilfin

GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert

May 18, 2009 3:26 PM

Click to view kavedoggie's profile Professional kavedoggie 3 posts since
May 18, 2009
I wanted to know if anyone has worked with GVC Financial or Mel Gilbert in the past. His firm provided me with over three dozen references and every one of them I called/emailed raved about his services. They all told me "he can get you funded". I've researched a lot of firms that claim to offer financing for various projects, but usually you can find a forum, website or some other online space that confirms they are a rip off. I have two problems at this point. There are no negative or even slightly negative comments either online or from his references and second he charges $25,000 to retain his services and its not negotiable. There are also success fees which I am more inclined to pay since it's tied to financing. I know this probably doesn't sound like a problem, but how can this firm be so good and no one knows about them. Any feedback would be appreciated especially if you've worked with them in the past.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
1. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 7:25 PM
Can you elaborate on what exactly a $25,000 fee entails? You are more than welcome to research
my company and I can also provide you with references. However I won't charge you $25,000 and
I won't tell you what you want to hear unless it's the truth. I know nothing about this company and
have nothing I can state about them. I am a broker and have access to several legitimate funding
sources, none that will charge an outlandish up front fee. My question is, if you have strong
financials, a resume showing you know darn well what you are doing with your business, there
are several,several legitimate funding sources that will NOT charge anyone such a high fee. I
honestly would like to know what this company can do that I can't do, and I mean that with all sincerity!
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
2. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 6:39 PM
Can they elaborate what the $25,000 is for?
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Click to view kavedoggie's profile Professional kavedoggie 3 posts since
May 18, 2009
3. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 7:12 PM
in response to: wilfin
Yes, they say the cost is their fee to find lenders, perform the due diligence and to negotiate the deal with the lender. Again, I spoke to almost two dozen references from some pretty significant customers. All of their refernces thought the retainer was fair since they were all funded. What I'm looking for are people that weren't funded or weren't satisfied.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
4. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 10:07 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
With all due respect, my company is a broker that works directly with very legitimate and
well established funding sources. We, along with I'm sure several other companies like us,
have also been able to procure funding and financing for clients, all for well less than $25K!!!
We don't make false promises or false claims, and a client has to bring to the table a viable
opportunity. We negotiate with lenders on behalf of clients, we package the loan for the client
and by no means charge such an extensive fee.

Whether you choose to do business with our company or another, I assure you if you have
a strong project and you can service the debt, you will have success with firms that will not
charge such an outlandish fee.

Please be careful.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
5. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 7:24 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
I'm trying to respond, but the"moderators" have to approve my message.
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Click to view kavedoggie's profile Professional kavedoggie 3 posts since
May 18, 2009
6. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 10:07 PM
in response to: wilfin
Can you tell me about your firm? Look, I've got a great opportunity. The company I'm looking to acquire has an Ebitda number over $500k. I'm looking for $1.2m and have $250k of my own money for this deal. The purchase price is $1.2m, but I need about $200k for working capital.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
7. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 10:07 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
In my mere opinion, and length of time being in the financial world, a $25,000 fee to get
you a loan?????
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
8. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 8:34 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
Mods may I please respond so this gentleman is not taken for $25,000.00? I thought this was what this
forum was for. Thank you.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
9. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 8:45 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
In my opinion, and I would think in the opinion of many on here as well, paying
$25,000 for what many legit firms can do for a fraction of that is outlandish.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
10. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert May 18, 2009 10:27 PM
in response to: kavedoggie
Please contact me at the contat info provided on my profile.
I would very much like to discuss this with you.
Thanks.
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Click to view jib007's profile Start-up jib007 1 posts since
Jul 3, 2009
11. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert Jul 3, 2009 9:13 PM

Having used Mel's services in the past, and having become a friend at the same time, i can tell you that Mel delivers. He does what he promises, and in this day and age, what more can anyone ask for. He is honest, and works hard, and obviously is well connected. And yes i have even referred him to a friend, and yes my friend paid the retainer, and is in the process of working a deal now. ( July 3rd 2009) . Mel to my knowledge does no advertising. He was referred to me, but a gentleman that had done a deal with Mel. He know that we were looking, and introduced us to Mel. Just like i did to my friend. I jokingly call Mel the wizard of oz. Cause he is the man behind the curtain, pulling all the strings, and 99.9% of the folks never see him, unless you get introduced.
I would do a deal with mel on a hand shake and never think twice.

jack from northeast.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
12. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert Jul 5, 2009 9:52 AM
in response to: jib007
Hi jjb/Mel......lol.
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Click to view wilfin's profile Mogul wilfin 106 posts since
Feb 22, 2009
13. Re: GVC Financial/Mel Gilbert Jul 5, 2009 9:54 AM
in response to: kavedoggie
Info on my company and contact info is on my profile. Thanks.
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