Exhibit 000
Not Accredited
GoSkate®
goskate.com
Consumer Record No. 001 · October 2026
GoSkate charges $299–$599 for skateboard lesson packages, then assigns an instructor from its marketplace. Consumers and instructors report problems with refunds, instructor pay, and lesson quality.
"They took our money and never provided a single lesson. Getting a refund has been impossible."PissedConsumer · Reviewer allegation
Exhibit 000
Not Accredited
GoSkate®
goskate.com
The marketplace model
Four questions about where your payment goes and who provides the lesson.
GoSkate charges $299–$599 upfront for lesson packages. Some reviewers report difficulty obtaining refunds after payment.
GoSkate describes itself as "a Marketplace." Like most marketplaces, it retains a portion of each transaction before paying the instructor.
GoSkate coordinates instructor assignment. Ask whether you can choose your instructor and what "certified" means in their system.
When scheduling issues, instructor changes, or refund requests arise, consumers interact with GoSkate — not the instructor directly. Multiple reviewers report difficulty reaching support.
The money question
Your instructor receives a fraction of what you pay.
Every dollar goes to the person teaching.
Hypothetical illustration using a $100 lesson fee and typical 30–50% marketplace commission rates. GoSkate's actual commission structure has not been independently verified. Direct-booking instructors set their own rates and may have business expenses not reflected here.
What reviewers report
Public record
Real excerpts from published consumer reviews, each linked to its source. These are reviewer allegations, not independently verified findings.
"A trainer never appeared for any of the paid lessons. The company kept the money."
"We paid $599 upfront for 6 sessions for my son, but after only two classes, this company has completely stopped responding."
"Been waiting for a refund for over two months. Have filed complaints with the BBB and the California Attorney General's office."
"Repeat no-show followed by a last-minute cancellation. Still waiting for a refund."
"Hundreds of dollars taken from my account without permission."
"Cancel your card and claim fraud. They charge people without permission."
"The company charged my card twice and refused to refund the duplicate."
All excerpts are from publicly accessible review platforms. Individual reviews represent the opinions and allegations of their authors. Both positive and negative GoSkate reviews exist across these platforms. These excerpts do not establish the prevalence or systematic nature of any business practice.
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a person.
Not a platform.
The alternative
Not a platform.
When you book direct, you know who's teaching. You can verify their experience. You can talk to them before you pay. And every dollar goes to the person standing in front of your kid at the skatepark.
Know who's teaching before you pay
Confirm qualifications directly
Same instructor every session
Independent Instructor · NYC + Westchester
Leon Toppin
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Before you pay
Six things to verify before you pay anyone for skateboard lessons.
A real instructor has a Google Business profile, social media with actual skating, or a personal website. If you can't find them outside the platform, ask why.
Platform reviews may be curated. Google reviews are harder to manipulate. Look for specific details — names, ages, what was taught.
Will it be the same person every time? Can you meet or speak with them before paying? Consistency matters, especially for children.
Before you pay, ask: What happens if the instructor doesn't show? What if my child doesn't enjoy it? How long does a refund take?
There is no nationally recognized skateboard instructor certification. If a company claims their instructors are "certified," ask which organization issued it.
If you can't reach the person who will actually teach your child — by phone, text, or email — you're booking through a middleman.
Short excerpts from publicly accessible consumer reviews, cited to their source. Each represents the opinion or allegation of its author. Individual reviews do not establish the prevalence of any business practice. Both positive and negative reviews of GoSkate exist across these platforms.
We do not claim GoSkate commits fraud or that all customers have negative experiences. We organize publicly available consumer feedback to help readers make informed decisions. Hypothetical financial illustrations are labeled as such. Errors can be reported for correction.
This project is commercially associated with Leon Toppin, an independent skateboard instructor serving NYC and Westchester County. Additional instructors listed are independent operators not affiliated with this project. All commercial relationships are disclosed. Editorial content is based on publicly available reviews regardless of any affiliation.
Last updated: October 30, 2026 · Sources last checked: October 2026