Members Alexis1234 Posted July 23, 2021 Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 Long story short, I had an "opportunity" with a company that has a large social media following and a physical store to design and create several high end USA made tack sets exclusively for them( tooled, blinged out barrel racer stuff). Part of the deal was a non compete and I couldn't even take pics of the stuff. I looked into it- company is legit, USA based, in business for several years. Owner tells me she'll send the contract and says in the meantime they want a sample tack set designed just for them for evaluation and if they like it, they will purchase it. Company is actively recruiting small USA business owners to do sewing and leather work. She wanted price quotes/"raw costs" as well.,etc. It was delivered and I have not heard a word from this company despite several follow up emails., no contract sent, etc. She responded when I asked her for a shipping address for it but nothing since. I should mention I had a zoom interview lasting almost an hour as well. At this point, I guess I'm just curious how the heck I get an expensive "sample" tack set back from them? How do other businesses handle sending out expensive "sample" products? I'm embarrassed as well... I don't think it was a scam per se, but at the very least its extremely poor communication on their part. I'm not going to oust the company at this point, but wanted other's thoughts on this. I just want the tack set back- no money has been exchanged. Thanks! Quote
Members Rahere Posted July 23, 2021 Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 31 minutes ago, Alexis1234 said: Long story short, I had an "opportunity" with a company that has a large social media following and a physical store to design and create several high end USA made tack sets exclusively for them( tooled, blinged out barrel racer stuff). Part of the deal was a non compete and I couldn't even take pics of the stuff. I looked into it- company is legit, USA based, in business for several years. Owner tells me she'll send the contract and says in the meantime they want a sample tack set designed just for them for evaluation and if they like it, they will purchase it. Company is actively recruiting small USA business owners to do sewing and leather work. She wanted price quotes/"raw costs" as well.,etc. It was delivered and I have not heard a word from this company despite several follow up emails., no contract sent, etc. She responded when I asked her for a shipping address for it but nothing since. I should mention I had a zoom interview lasting almost an hour as well. At this point, I guess I'm just curious how the heck I get an expensive "sample" tack set back from them? How do other businesses handle sending out expensive "sample" products? I'm embarrassed as well... I don't think it was a scam per se, but at the very least its extremely poor communication on their part. I'm not going to oust the company at this point, but wanted other's thoughts on this. I just want the tack set back- no money has been exchanged. Thanks! "In business for several years" is almost a definition of insolvent. Their start-up capital's invested, they're not big enough to be thoroughly stable yet. On the other hand, my daughter's bff has just had a call to interview two months after closure. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted July 23, 2021 Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 If the company is "actively recruiting small USA business owners", I wonder if it would be possible to get a line of communication going through someone else here? See if they get the same treatment. I understand your reluctance to name the company and I respect that. It could be a misunderstanding, the person may be in the hospital with Covid-19 for all we know. But if they are freely interacting with others and avoiding you, that should be fairly easy to determine. Just some thoughts. I hope it turns out OK. That would be a tough lesson learned otherwise. Quote
Members Alexis1234 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 Company has positions for seamstresses ,etc listed on Indeed and are active on social media as we speak.I have a feeling this is is going to be just a tough lesson learned,lol. Quote
kgg Posted July 23, 2021 Report Posted July 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, Alexis1234 said: Part of the deal was a non compete and I couldn't even take pics of the stuff. I think is a cautionary tale to all of us. The non compete probably isn't that uncommon once things are all signed up legal like but the no pictures part to me is questionable. You may have problems proving the quality of your work, what the tack set actually looked like, materials used in the construction and that the sampled was asked for. I really hope things work out and are just delayed as a result of the Covid-19. A good old fashion phone call maybe in order as well, sometimes emails wind up in the persons junk box and are never seen. Maybe contact the social media platforms they are active on or the BBB to help with investigating and determine if it is just some sort of legitimate error or a scam. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members Alexis1234 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 I should clarify- I could not take pics and post them to social media . I did take pictures of the tack set as a work in progress and it is unique enough to be identified. Quote
kgg Posted July 23, 2021 Report Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Alexis1234 said: I did take pictures of the tack set as a work in progress and it is unique enough to be identified. Excellent. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 23, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted July 23, 2021 How long ago was this? As you have a postal address I'd send a letter. Include something along the lines that she still owes you $1500 for the sample tack. People usually fall for that and will respond by saying they don't owe you anything for the tack, which, if they word it in a certain way acknowledges that they have it Do you have one of those 'better business bureaus' that I sometimes read of? Go there and see if they can advise you. No sense me advising you, or some of the others on here, as the remedy available to us may not be the right one for you in Mn Don't feel bad yourself. Most of us have been in this situation at sometime. Its a calculated risk that sometimes needs to be taken. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes we get ripped off Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted July 23, 2021 CFM Report Posted July 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, fredk said: How long ago was this? As you have a postal address I'd send a letter. Include something along the lines that she still owes you $1500 for the sample tack. People usually fall for that and will respond by saying they don't owe you anything for the tack, which, if they word it in a certain way acknowledges that they have it Do you have one of those 'better business bureaus' that I sometimes read of? Go there and see if they can advise you. No sense me advising you, or some of the others on here, as the remedy available to us may not be the right one for you in Mn Don't feel bad yourself. Most of us have been in this situation at sometime. Its a calculated risk that sometimes needs to be taken. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes we get ripped off what fredk says a certified letter with an invoice in it and keep all of your communication. And above all what fredk said in another post just the other day don't do it for free and get the money up front you now have an excellent story to tell the next folks who want this from you. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Alexis1234 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Members Report Posted July 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, fredk said: How long ago was this? As you have a postal address I'd send a letter. Include something along the lines that she still owes you $1500 for the sample tack. People usually fall for that and will respond by saying they don't owe you anything for the tack, which, if they word it in a certain way acknowledges that they have it Do you have one of those 'better business bureaus' that I sometimes read of? Go there and see if they can advise you. No sense me advising you, or some of the others on here, as the remedy available to us may not be the right one for you in Mn Don't feel bad yourself. Most of us have been in this situation at sometime. Its a calculated risk that sometimes needs to be taken. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes we get ripped off 13 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: what fredk says a certified letter with an invoice in it and keep all of your communication. And above all what fredk said in another post just the other day don't do it for free and get the money up front you now have an excellent story to tell the next folks who want this from you. Both excellent ideas! Its been 2 weeks but I'm going to wait a bit longer- just to be sure. Quote
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