Its Just Lunch

I think the Portland office is closed, as no one will return my calls. A recorded message comes on saying "You've reached the Portland Ore-'GONE' office..." "Ore-GONE"?? No one in Oregon says it like a non-OregOnian. Sounds like the PDX office went under and a national entity is handling it remotely. Problem is, they aren't handling anything!!. The office is in the Bancorp Tower but I don't have time to go check it out and no one will answer or return my message. I am a member who's paid $1000.
What the hell?!?!

Posted 09/30/09 | Report Abuse

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Was thinking of joining IJL until i read these reviews...hmmm, now what? Was actually looking forward to it. Was also sent an article recently about IJL being sued in NYS for overcharging. I'm not putting down the service - haven't tried it - but they probably should be a little more transparent about successes, satisfaction etc.
(Incidentally, I'm an approachable 35 year old male, 5'8.5,professional, south asian i.e. indian...email me at figicecream@hotmail.com!)

Posted 09/20/09 | Report Abuse

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I had a HORRIBLE experience with It's Just Lunch. I advise anyone to put your money elsewhere. Take yourself on vacation or throw it out the window... either will benefit you more.

I was coerced into joining IJL by a lovely woman who promised she had the men of my dreams in her "file." They were just waiting to meet me, all I had to do was pay $1,700. She called and called, and made me feel like if I passed this up, I would be alone and lonely forever. As soon as I paid, I never heard from her again.

I went on 2 dates. TWO. The first was with an uninterested guy, who acted like he was being paid to be there (I think he might be their 1st date guy, because he was cute). The 2nd date with with a short, bald, divorced man, the age of my father (I had specifically told them NO to all of these qualities). After, I put my membership on hold, because it was going so poorly.

After a year, I wanted to take it off hold and use it up (since I paid for it). I called IJL and they informed me that my membership had expired. I asked why I never received notice or a phone call to that effect, and they said they don't do that. I requested that they reinstate my membership and they HUNG UP ON ME.

If you're reading this, you might assume I'm an ugly, uninteresting person, and you'll be different. NOT TRUE. I thought that too when I read reviews, before signing up (about other people/bad reviews). On the contrary I am a 25 year old, pretty, slim, attorney - I'm just saying. If you think the bad reviews are only from un-datable people, think again.

Posted 08/14/09 | Report Abuse

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Women, Save Your Money...you're better off dating online. With the exception of a couple of dates, the matches were totally off the mark. I suspect the couple of dates that were suitable matches were simply a lucky shot in the dark...case in point, 10% were a suitable match...pretty low considering the cost. The previous review was right on the money, so to speak. At about $100 per date, I would expect more than 10% to be suitable. It is quite a deal for men as the ratio is fully in favor of single men as evidenced by the many conversations I had had w/ previous It's Just Lunch dates...all were in agreement on this point. Women, save your money and try dating online...much better results.

Posted 08/12/09 | Report Abuse

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I had a nice enough phone call from the representative, and then she dropped the bomb:they want $1500 for 16 dates (1 year ) which is equivalent to $100 a date! Talk about investment, and not to mention what if you don't get a match you are out some serious cash.

Posted 05/24/07 | Report Abuse

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