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02-25-2012, 03:59 PM | #1 |
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i have been frustrated to say the least at the distribution or lack there of, of Joe product. so i decided to venture into the commission pool. i contacted a few of the more popular names that usually get thrown around here or boast about new WIP's. all have agreed to take on the task, phone conversations, emails, promised parts lists. cost, renderings etc. etc..... the result NOTHING or anything of the previous mentioned.
All hot air and big headedness about how i can do that and do it better than the next guy, yada yada. After setting aside some minimal talk time and promising some outrageous results these guys are all jerking me around. im so glad i never sent any money, sort of as good faith deposit or part acquisition thing, i offered to do so right off the bat. they declined, so perhaps im lucky in that sense. so has anybody else had this sort of thing happen? or is it just me? i know previous commission jobs and life gets in the way, but a courtesy call/email would be nice, dont ya think? whats happening to society?
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02-25-2012, 04:01 PM | #2 |
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What are you having commissioned?
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02-25-2012, 04:06 PM | #3 |
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i dont want to say exactly, as i dont want to attack anybody directly. but i can say that it was a series of 3 3/4 inch figures, and a helk of a lot simpler than alot of the custom figs that i have seen on this forum and as claimed by both custom jobbers
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02-25-2012, 04:10 PM | #4 |
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At least you haven't paid anyone yet...I paid a guy a year ago to build me a fig...after repeated attempts at contacting him and his repeated promises to get me a fig, he hasn't been on the tank since August...
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02-25-2012, 04:21 PM | #5 |
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I just did 2 figures for a tanker. He was pretty happy and we are now talking of a larger project. If you have the parts and cover paints and return shipping my time is free. Im an unemployed plastic crack head, i do it for the free crack fix
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02-25-2012, 04:23 PM | #6 |
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02-25-2012, 04:23 PM | #7 |
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there is simply no excuse for not proving a response by email. it takes seconds and goes a long way in conveying intent and meaning. i've fallen behind on things before myself but i've never left anyone in the dark. that is unacceptable, from either end. and i've had requests come and no follow through as well so the road goes both ways.
that being said, i've done a few jobs for tankers and every single one completed has been a good experience (not all leave feedback though). not all were done but with communication, no ill will. it either works or it doesn't but so long as both parties are talking, it's ok with me. i'm picky about taking comissions as i don't have time to do them generally and i'm very up front about that. i know what it's like to wait and wait and wait thus i generally don't take them. i'm very sorry to hear your having a hard time with the process. it's not easy for sure. it took me awhile to find someone to do a figure for me. we chat via email/pm so it's going great. i'm also not a needy client with lots of demands i put a lot of faith in the artist doing the work. if i didn't, i would be doing it myself. some advice, if i can offer some (in general, to all); always be upfront on expectations. it's so much better when both are on the same page. if not, your better off saying thank you but i'll continue looking. no harm in that and better for both parties. have a very clear understanding of what is wanted. don't hound the maker with requests or demands. make those up front or when asked. nothing worse than an indecisive comission where your guessing. it's ok to if things go wrong, just be upfront about it and communicate it in a timely manner. it's not unreasonable to ask for an email within a couple days if things change and the comission fails or cannot be completed. if that does happen, do not expect refund on materials already bought/used unless they are returned. don't expect the work to be a reimbursable either. i won't outlay money upfront unless i'm 100% confident in the person and most of the time, still not even then. i've been left holding the bag on stuff before and it sucks big time. at the same time, don't comply with additional requests for monies that are not agreed upon or substantiated to your satisfaction. you should not be entering into a money pit deal. i wouldn't and wouldn't expect anyone to do so with me. this is all common sense stuff that often gets overlooked in the name of trying to work with a fellow tanker, etc. i'm also very honest in my feedback but always respectful. i don't like leaving negative feedback but have had to do so at times. you don't have to be a prick in the process though as anyone is free to return the favor. charma can a b*$@&.
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02-25-2012, 10:36 PM | #8 |
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02-25-2012, 11:02 PM | #9 |
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The figure you made for me is a gift for someone and if it wasnt for you I dont know if it would have ever been made due to the fact I also ran into the same issue with people not responding back to my PM'S or emails. Dont get me wrong, some that did reply turned me down which I understand, but at least half never bothered to respond either way. It can be very frustrating. |
02-25-2012, 11:12 PM | #10 |
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i've never left anyone in the dark. that is unacceptable, from either end. and i've had requests come and no follow through as well so the road goes both ways. that being said, i've done a few jobs for tankers and every single one completed has been a good experience (not all leave feedback though). not all were done but with communication, no ill will. it either works or it doesn't but so long as both parties are talking, it's ok with me. i'm picky about taking comissions as i don't have time to do them generally and i'm very up front about that. i know what it's like to wait and wait and wait thus i generally don't take them. i'm very sorry to hear your having a hard time with the process. it's not easy for sure. it took me awhile to find someone to do a figure for me. we chat via email/pm so it's going great. i'm also not a needy client with lots of demands i put a lot of faith in the artist doing the work. if i didn't, i would be doing it myself. some advice, if i can offer some (in general, to all); always be upfront on expectations. it's so much better when both are on the same page. if not, your better off saying thank you but i'll continue looking. no harm in that and better for both parties. have a very clear understanding of what is wanted. don't hound the maker with requests or demands. make those up front or when asked. nothing worse than an indecisive comission where your guessing. it's ok to if things go wrong, just be upfront about it and communicate it in a timely manner. it's not unreasonable to ask for an email within a couple days if things change and the comission fails or cannot be completed. if that does happen, do not expect refund on materials already bought/used unless they are returned. don't expect the work to be a reimbursable either. i won't outlay money upfront unless i'm 100% confident in the person and most of the time, still not even then. i've been left holding the bag on stuff before and it sucks big time. at the same time, don't comply with additional requests for monies that are not agreed upon or substantiated to your satisfaction. you should not be entering into a money pit deal. i wouldn't and wouldn't expect anyone to do so with me. this is all common sense stuff that often gets overlooked in the name of trying to work with a fellow tanker, etc. i'm also very honest in my feedback but always respectful. i don't like leaving negative feedback but have had to do so at times. you don't have to be a prick in the process though as anyone is free to return the favor. charma can a b*$@&.[/QUOTE] Not one of the culprits ^^^ btw. well said, a code of ethics for customization
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