I hate to complain (being Canadian and all), but not sure where else to turn.
Back in early August 2016, I placed an order through Todd Mello's FanMade Props site to supplement my Batman '66 collection. Todd seemed to be a presence on the boards that was making pieces regularly for other members. This was what we agreed to:
1/9 bat signal 70.00
Bat computer 85.00
Lab table 22.50
Riddler cane 5.00
Penguin umbrella 5.00
Freeze gun 10.00
Wayne Manor desk 35.00
Golden cats x 2 (free)
Total 227.50 plus 35.00 shipping, paid in advance.
I didn't hear from him until November, when I checked in with him. He explained he was having problems building the Bat-computer, as it was a tricky build, so that was understandable.
When I emailed him again in January, he explained his son had been sick, so he couldn't get to it. Again, fine.
By the end of January 2017, after a few more e-mails, he finally sent me the Bat-Signal and Wayne Manor desk, which I appreciated. Great stuff, actually. Willing to wait for the rest.
Emailed again at beginning of April to get some kind of progress report, no response.
Tried again at the beginning of May through both email and the contact form on his site, again no response.
Now here at the end of May, sent a few more messages by email, the contact form, AND Facebook Messenger, still nothing.
I understand being busy, I understand things getting in the way; I do commission work myself. But we're now ten months and counting since the original order.
He's still active on Facebook and his site, so he's still alive and making stuff, he just seems to be avoiding responding, even to say he's too busy or not interested in completing my order. Until he does, basically he's got my money. Never had this problem before with anyone who's done custom work, everyone's always been great.
Anyone have a way of contacting him, or suggestions as to what to try next?
Back in early August 2016, I placed an order through Todd Mello's FanMade Props site to supplement my Batman '66 collection. Todd seemed to be a presence on the boards that was making pieces regularly for other members. This was what we agreed to:
1/9 bat signal 70.00
Bat computer 85.00
Lab table 22.50
Riddler cane 5.00
Penguin umbrella 5.00
Freeze gun 10.00
Wayne Manor desk 35.00
Golden cats x 2 (free)
Total 227.50 plus 35.00 shipping, paid in advance.
I didn't hear from him until November, when I checked in with him. He explained he was having problems building the Bat-computer, as it was a tricky build, so that was understandable.
When I emailed him again in January, he explained his son had been sick, so he couldn't get to it. Again, fine.
By the end of January 2017, after a few more e-mails, he finally sent me the Bat-Signal and Wayne Manor desk, which I appreciated. Great stuff, actually. Willing to wait for the rest.
Emailed again at beginning of April to get some kind of progress report, no response.
Tried again at the beginning of May through both email and the contact form on his site, again no response.
Now here at the end of May, sent a few more messages by email, the contact form, AND Facebook Messenger, still nothing.
I understand being busy, I understand things getting in the way; I do commission work myself. But we're now ten months and counting since the original order.
He's still active on Facebook and his site, so he's still alive and making stuff, he just seems to be avoiding responding, even to say he's too busy or not interested in completing my order. Until he does, basically he's got my money. Never had this problem before with anyone who's done custom work, everyone's always been great.
Anyone have a way of contacting him, or suggestions as to what to try next?
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