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I think I got burned on a commission: CURSE YOU...
10 years ago
Shame on me for not researching a user before trying to commission him/her. But I'm pretty sure I'm getting burned on the deal.
I saw a "commish open" submission on the FA homepage. You know how FA puts the most recent site submission on the front page whenever you refresh the page. So I thought I'd take a look. Seemed like a good deal; 2 artworks for $25 each. Seemed decent quality art too.
I noted the user, :xxxxx: Communicated back a forth for a little bit with my ideas. A little red flag popped on in the back of my head when he suggested I pay asap to reserve a spot. So.... (dumbass me) I did. BUT at least I was smart enough to say half now, half when both are done.
I sent the paypal payment of $25... STUPID me for not hitting 'goods and services'. Paypal was taking a hefty fee, and I didn't want to screw the artist out of 3 dollars, so I said 'friends and family'. No buyer protection with that option. Stupid, dumbass me for trying to help a guy out.
I get a message really quick that the payment was accepted. Then no more notes, and the userpage was (and still is) disabled.
Seeing the disabled page sent the alarm bells ringing. Reluctantly, I did a search of the name. Turns out :xxxxxx: did a commission scam back in January by reposting another artists work. ...F*%# ME! I shout to the computer as I do a /headesk a few times.
Lesson learned. Never commission anyone without a long history and a strong community report... and never pay full upfront. Xx
I feel like such a sucker.
IF by some miracle, S. R., you are reading this and are legit, unlock you page and show me a WIP. Otherwise, this rant will stand and I'll spread the word of your scam. I pray it isn't. But after that google search, I've lost hope that I'll ever see that art.
God I hate it when my faith-that-people-aren't-asshats idealism gets taken advantage of.
So I'm out 25 bucks, but a whooole lot more in pride. Plus, you know, shattering any trust I had in our community here.
Plus I don't like to curse or swear... look what's happened to me!!! :*(
/headesk /headesk /headesk /headesk
SOOOooooo, If anyone feels like helping a guy out with rendering my orca-character guy, PST. WTB confirmed, trustworthy artists with a good reputation.
Edit: I xxx out the name cause apparently it's against fa policy to point out bad people.
Addendum: since I posted this journal, I've received many notes and comments expressing sympathies an generous offerings of you all to sketch out my new character. I want you all to know that your gestures are truly appreciated and have gone a long way to resorting my faith in humanity- erm, furdom lol. I will do my best to pay your kindness forward. Thank you all so much for your support :heart:
I saw a "commish open" submission on the FA homepage. You know how FA puts the most recent site submission on the front page whenever you refresh the page. So I thought I'd take a look. Seemed like a good deal; 2 artworks for $25 each. Seemed decent quality art too.
I noted the user, :xxxxx: Communicated back a forth for a little bit with my ideas. A little red flag popped on in the back of my head when he suggested I pay asap to reserve a spot. So.... (dumbass me) I did. BUT at least I was smart enough to say half now, half when both are done.
I sent the paypal payment of $25... STUPID me for not hitting 'goods and services'. Paypal was taking a hefty fee, and I didn't want to screw the artist out of 3 dollars, so I said 'friends and family'. No buyer protection with that option. Stupid, dumbass me for trying to help a guy out.
I get a message really quick that the payment was accepted. Then no more notes, and the userpage was (and still is) disabled.
Seeing the disabled page sent the alarm bells ringing. Reluctantly, I did a search of the name. Turns out :xxxxxx: did a commission scam back in January by reposting another artists work. ...F*%# ME! I shout to the computer as I do a /headesk a few times.
Lesson learned. Never commission anyone without a long history and a strong community report... and never pay full upfront. Xx
I feel like such a sucker.
IF by some miracle, S. R., you are reading this and are legit, unlock you page and show me a WIP. Otherwise, this rant will stand and I'll spread the word of your scam. I pray it isn't. But after that google search, I've lost hope that I'll ever see that art.
God I hate it when my faith-that-people-aren't-asshats idealism gets taken advantage of.
So I'm out 25 bucks, but a whooole lot more in pride. Plus, you know, shattering any trust I had in our community here.
Plus I don't like to curse or swear... look what's happened to me!!! :*(
/headesk /headesk /headesk /headesk
SOOOooooo, If anyone feels like helping a guy out with rendering my orca-character guy, PST. WTB confirmed, trustworthy artists with a good reputation.
Edit: I xxx out the name cause apparently it's against fa policy to point out bad people.
Addendum: since I posted this journal, I've received many notes and comments expressing sympathies an generous offerings of you all to sketch out my new character. I want you all to know that your gestures are truly appreciated and have gone a long way to resorting my faith in humanity- erm, furdom lol. I will do my best to pay your kindness forward. Thank you all so much for your support :heart:
It drives me crazy that this actually happens, along with a bunch of other garbage that I've witnessed.
If you want a list of some artists I trust, I can send ya one
Hmm. I might be able to help you out and render your orca. I'm kinda decent with thing you call art xD
But yeah. I'd gladly help you with drawing your orca. I'd even do it for free :3
That is, if you need it?
I only do clean stuff, you dirty gator you =P
RIP Bob Barker. we love you. and plinko.
Just send a note if you want, I'm just sketching with color for 5 dollars right now
To be certain, is this person S......yR.......n ? I hope you'll have more luck next time ! D:
It always sucks losing out on money, but at least it wasn't a ridiculous amount of money.