Settle in for my words.

[ryiajenrowen]

I try to be upbeat. I try to stay pretty cool and chill with things. I don't always succeed at that, but I make an effort. I like to think I'm a patient person, but there is always someone that will argue with me

Comments

[technicolorcage]

Uh, I know who this is, don't I?

[ryiajenrowen]

I'm not sure if you actually know this person. I'll come right out and say it isn't Kat. Not even she would be so callous to treat a person, much less a friend like this.

[technicolorcage]

"Not even she would be so callous to treat a person, much less a friend like this."

I find that extremely hard to believe, considering what she put me through.

[ryiajenrowen]

This person has gone FAR past any levels that I've even HEARD of Kat using. I honestly hope you never have to meet K, but if you ever start cosplaying Tales of the Abyss, it might happen.

Even the nonsense Kat put me through with Guy's first sword is nothing compaired to this bullshit.

[technicolorcage]

Annnd in the case that I don't know this person, fuck'em. They didn't have your prop on time, they didn't refund your money, TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS.

I spend most of my online time on pkmncollectors nowadays, and our community looks down upon that as does every other craft making or selling community. K should be ashamed and frankly, her stuff sounds like crap anyway.

You have every right to be angry, and you should be. Keep demanding your money back and keep telling everyone what bad business people they are. Maybe they'll learn from their mistakes, but considering how backwards some anime fans are I kinda doubt it.

[ryiajenrowen]

I'm considering reposting this, exactly as it is, over on DeviantArt. I'm not going to be the first to say names on a public forum, though I will if she drags us down to that level.

I want to try and keep some illusion of being adult about this, but I don't know if she will let me. Other people have to know what she is doing though.

[technicolorcage]

I she is doing business with people that involves the exchange of money, people need to know how she handles that business. Especially if she's doing it poorly.

[ryiajenrowen]

I'm going to keep the names out of it, but I will be reposting it over. Your response was strong enough to convince me of that.

[wolfe_tone]

Oh heeeell no. This isn't a situation between friends - this is a business situation. You bought a product, the product was not received, and you should get your money back. Even after six-eight months (PLENTY of time to revise a sword), they should have contacted you to let you know what's up.

And if this person is advertising again, you have every right to call them out. Saying something personal like 'taking the clothes off my back' shouldn't apply; this is a service, not a favor.

[suburgatory]

I say nuke the bitch. You've been "waiting" over 2 years with no end in sight. Demanding the refund is well within your rights as is warning others off of the scam they're running. I don't find you in the wrong considering how much time you've allowed them to rectify the situation.

Though I hate pointing it out, since the sword hadn't been completed by Onicon, you shouldn't have paid them until it was completed proper. That's the learning experience.

Otherwise, I would do the same and call a scam what it is. You may or may not be the only person they've done this to before, and I know if I were out looking for potential cosplay item makers, I look to see if some one has been treated like you have (and if they've left comments about their poor experience). I appreciate knowing to not bother with them, as I'm sure others would.

[caytin]

Well you are certainly not wrong about calling them out and wanting them to honor their promise. Try and see if they can pay it back in installments if they are crying money troubles. Just don't let it consume you. It is obvious they are not worth the effort to get enraged about this. I am sorry that you have to deal with the situation though. It is not at all fun. *hugs*