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«Oldest ‹Older 801 – 963 of 963 Newer› Newest»Laura Banasiak seems to have gotten very full of herself or has she always been like this?
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She's always been like this. So has Captivated Visions and Jady Day.
#1- Jady Day is terrible. She treats her customers like crap.
Laura Banasiak seems to have gotten very full of herself or has she always been like this?
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Like what? Let's hear some specifics, or else it's just you trying to light a fire under someone you don't like for whatever personal reasons. I'd like to know "how" Captivated Visions "has been", also. I have already heard about Jady Day not answering customer service emails.
CV has always seemed to think a lot of herself. But at the same time, she's the most unhappy and miserable person. I had to un-friend her on FB to escape her constant negativity.
I loathe negativity. :)
#191 This type of crap annoys me with FB if you don't think shes nice then put on your big girl panties and delete her simple as that.
#191- FB is FB! It could be political posts or fanpages, someone or something will annoy you. FB isn't as restricted as forums so people feel they can let loose and be themselves. Why is that an issue for you?
#191- FB is FB! It could be political posts or fanpages, someone or something will annoy you. FB isn't as restricted as forums so people feel they can let loose and be themselves. Why is that an issue for you?
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For this very reason. When you have a public or community image to consider, you should be smart enough not to publicize your personal or negative issues, unless of course you don't care what other people think. This blog is an example of why that's not always wise.
#8- Unless it's a fanpage I don't see why a designer can't be themselves on their own FB page. They pick and choose who they want on their page for a reason and make it private. It's not for the fans or customers. It's for the people they consider friends. So what your saying is a designer isn't entitled to have her own FB page to be herself on?
I agree with 8. They can do whatever they want, but they need to be understand that they might lose customers because of their political/religious/parenting/shoe choices, or keep it totally personal and don't allow customers to view the page.
#9 I couldn't agree with you more.
#10 I think customers who are friends with a designer on their PERSONAL FB page should understand that they are entitled to say what they like just the same as any other person on FB.
If it was their fanpage I could understand your opinion and I totally agree they should keep their personal stuff for their personal page.
Emmasmommy at SSD, what's her deal? She seems so sweet at SSD but her FB posts are not quite as nice.
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Why so surprised? In my experience, anyone who uses the name 'someonesmommy' etc on the boards and social media is not to be trusted.
#12- #8 was trying to say that even on their private pages they shouldn't be themselves. I guess as a designer your not even allowed to be yourself on your own private page. I can understand if they were talking about a fanpage but they weren't.
9-I've left a few CT positions when I saw their facebook page and realized what kind of a person they were. Plus, before I join a CT now, I look at their facebook page to make sure there isn't anything on there that I wouldn't want on my page.
Do you know how many designers don't really have a personal page? Their personal page is their fan page. It's from the early days of FB when there were more restrictions.
It's not as easy as the difference between a fan page and personal page.
If your "private" page is viewable by the general public, it should be treated as a fan page. That simple.
#13- So what? There are alot of scrappers with the word "mom, mommy, mother" in their name. The owner of TLP has the word "mom" in her name too. So what's your point in what you said?
As a CT for a store you have to act a certain way in the forums. On your own personal page, you don't. That has nothing to do with trust and more to do with the rules you have to follow as a Babe.
#16- Then someone should tell the designer to make a fanpage then.
#17- A "private" page shouldn't be viewable to the general public. If you don't like what the designer posts on their personal page, it's really easy to unfriend them. That simple.
Can somebody clarify for me are we talking about designers personal pages as in you have to send them a friend request and they have to accept you to be able to see the page.
Or their fan pages that you can like and everybody can see?
If we are talking about the latter I agree they shouldn't post their strong personal opinions on these pages.
If it is the former then seriously? They can't say what they want on their own page? Is that the point some people are trying to make?
#20- Yes. Personal pages where they have to accept you as a friend.
#19 I agree.
I wish Jenn Labre posted why she left SO on her fanpage. I have found nothing about why and what happened. Even if it was nothing, its just weird to have a designer leave so suddenly, weeks after they debut. I have never had an issue with Jenn at all. She has always been nice.
When is DSD? I forget exactly when it is. I am already seeing designers talk about upcoming DSD products.
Yes, they CAN say whatever they want on their private FB page. However, if they go off ranting about a political issue, it will absolutely affect the way some customers view them. Same goes for social issues, and religious issues, and everything else.
I stand by what I said back at 10. Keep it personal and don't allow customers on the page, or be willing to possibly lose some.
For the record, I allow customers, but have probably lost some along the way. ;)
#25 But why would designers add customers to their personal page that they didn't know? Is that not what a fan page is for?
#26- Customers might also be friends of the designer too.
#27 That's why I said customers that they didn't know.
Maybe it's just me but I only add people that I have had contact or a conversation with more than once to my page.
I agree with #28 I only add people as friends who I know, in which case they know what I am like.
#14 that's what I took from #8's post too. Designers are not allowed to have opinions anywhere.
#28- Ah ok! I wouldn't add any customers I didn't know to my personal page for this exact reason.
I've had several requests from customers to become Facebook friends. I usually accept, but then put them in a "hidden" category that can view only the most basic updates.
#32 I'm curious as to why you would accept them?
Is it because you are afraid of losing them as customers? Is it because you don't like to say no? Or some other reason?
24 - The first Saturday in November.
#33- It's might be a thought that if you go to unfriend them, they might take it personal and not buy from you again. That is why you should keep business and your personal page seperate from each other.
I thought Laura B. changed when she joined SO. Her kit prices spiked and she got more...IDK what word is. Haughty would work, I guess. I've never had a problem with her kits so I don't know how she is customer-service-wise. But she's been very nice to me in the forums/chats/etc.
As for CV, she seems nice and I've seen some of her posts in private fb groups (so not just in public forums lol), but I think the same thing about prices. It's like designers join certain stores and all of a sudden think that they can charge more (for old kits that were previously half the price at their old store). That just drives me nuts. But that's another rant lol, and not related to Laura and Rachael.
36- With Laura B. it's that she thinks she's better than everyone else. Her designs are OK. Not the best but not the worst.
#13- So what? There are alot of scrappers with the word "mom, mommy, mother" in their name. The owner of TLP has the word "mom" in her name too. So what's your point in what you said?
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You aren't able to read? I said in my experience they are not to be trusted. Do you see those words 'my experience'? Hmmm? If the owner of TLP is still Amy, I rest my case.
#16- Then someone should tell the designer to make a fanpage then.
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If they can't figure it out their own ... I feel sorry for them.
#38- Nope she isn't. Not since last year.
With Laura B. it's that she thinks she's better than everyone else.
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You know what she thinks? I'm impressed.
#41- Acts like she is. Is that better for you?
#42 - not really, but whatever.
I am wondering if stores set the base price for their kits? because in most stores they all seem to be around the same prices.
I'm always curious what types of actions would lead one to come to conclusions about such things. I'm a fan of Laura's AND CV's. I've never seen anything that would make me assume that either thought they were superior.
As far as pricing goes, many stores have a kit size and product price "rule".
I noticed Traci's kits went up at SSD but most of the designers kits stayed the same.
#45- I don't see it either. I like them both. Then again I don't really know them all that well.
With regards to Laura and CV - I have no idea where you come up with the idea that they are full of themselves. Maybe it is safe to assume you are jealous of them and need to bring them down to make yourself feel better?
I am in no way affiliated with them, but have seen them around the community and follow them on Facebook.
Before you make such accusations about how they walk and talk.. maybe you should be more specific as to WHY you think they are full of themselves.
I wonder: do stores have rules about pricing? Does anyone know? And just because we've been talking about her I'll use CV's prices as an example. She has kits for $7.99 down to $5.49, so I can't imagine there's a very strict rule about it. And she is a very nice person. I don't have a problem with her. I have a problem with pricing. LOL.
I just hate it when designers move stores and their old kits (with no changes or "revamping") have spiked in price. I get that if you are at a "bigger"/"better" store then the designer wants to increase sales...but charging more for a kit that isn't better in quality? No thanks. I'll spend money on great kits--great quality, great size, great theme/color palette. The designer or store doesn't matter to me.
I wonder: do stores have rules about pricing? Does anyone know? And just because we've been talking about her I'll use CV's prices as an example. She has kits for $7.99 down to $5.49, so I can't imagine there's a very strict rule about it. And she is a very nice person. I don't have a problem with her. I have a problem with pricing. LOL.
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Designers sometimes adjust their pricing according to how many papers and elements the kit includes, not to mention the amount of work some things make take to create. Duhh.
50: Well thanks for stating the obvious. I had been talking about a previously released kit being bumped up in price when a designer moves to a new store. But I sure do appreciate you using the word "Duhh" to showcase that you are apparently smarter than I am...even though you misread and/or misinterpreted what I'd written.
If the kit hasn't changed then why has the price? That's why I wanted to know about STORE policies. If a store says that a kit has to be at least X amount no matter the size and can't be over Y amount no matter the size, then it doesn't really matter how much time/amount of work it takes to make the kit, does it?
all stores have pricing points whether they realize it or not. if a new designer comes into the shop, and sets her prices lower than anyone else....in most of the "better known" shops, they will be asked to price accordingly. that's one of the advantages to being in a "better known" shop. a bigger customer base, more traffic, and increased profit.
I get that if you are at a "bigger"/"better" store then the designer wants to increase sales...but charging more for a kit that isn't better in quality? No thanks.
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First of all, why would you assume that moving to a "better" store would mean future kits will be better quality than older ones? It's a designers previous work that earns them a spot in a bigger/better store... thus, I would expect their previous work to be up to par with the quality expected from designers in the bigger/better store.
Some stores DO have a higher average price point (like SSD, SBG and SO, just to name a few) and if you want to shop in those stores, you have to be prepared to pay their prices. Personally, I don't need to pay higher prices just for the "privilege" to shop in one of the so-called "top tier" shops. I think there are plenty of great designers who sell in other stores with a slightly lower price point.
#53 I think when she referred to quality what she meant was wasn't different in any way, shape or form. Not the actual quality of the kit itself.
I sell in a store that gives you guidelines based on kit size.
OK, I feel the need to start a drinking game.
Miss Tiina is having an 70% off sale. So, every time you see this in a new Halloween kit, you get one shot.
http://www.sugarhillco.com/shop/Vector-Cute-Halloween-Doodles-Bundle-CU/
What the hell?
http://www.sugarhillco.com/shop/Basic-Ribbons-Vol.1/
I think it's supposed to be a gradient ribbon, but it's not consistent enough to be a gradient ribbon.
WOW do you think this is a mistake?
from $261.56 to $14.95...
http://www.sugarhillco.com/shop/ultimate-doodle-bundle/
No it's not a mistake she advertised it at 94% off. Prepare to see all of those doodles numerous times in various kits for the next year.
What is the going price for a good sized kit? I see anywhere from 6.00 to 8.99
#58 - nice doodles, but very easy. I'd probably pay up to $25 full price for those, but not more than that.
the price($261.56) Tina has marked down is the FULL price for each set if you bought them separately - she bundled them together for a sale and it's priced pretty damn good..
#62 - I'm aware that the $200 odd price tag is the "FULL" price. Anyone who has spent that much on those doodles is a fool. They are not worth it. They are super easy to do yourself, unless, of course, you are a fool.
"#55 - I sell in a store that gives you guidelines based on kit size."
What are they? I'd love to know. I have a hard time pricing.
http://ozone.oscraps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24105 what?
Is it a different person, or a new identity?
65 - I don't know what you mean.
#63
I realize that - people spend the money on things no matter how simple they are.
Fact is - Tina makes a lot of money doing what she does because 'some' designers are looking for shortcuts or they simply don't have the creativity, or tools and resources to make that kind of stuff - people buy them.
Whether they buy each and every doodle set at market price, who knows - who cares. Tina has a big following and there are surely a handful of customers who buy everything she releases as they come out.
Customers may be fools to buy them - but hey - who cares if you are at Tina's end of the deal - way to go Tina!
#66- It could be short for Renata. It's a totally different person that Re Kneipp.
Yeah just like one of the posts in the thread says....
"Welcome Renan, I thought you were someone else until I read you're a mom *grin*"
That makes more sense. I saw the post and considering they just had a designer call, and that there were posts here saying he was moving/reinventing again, I thought it was him. Then I was totally confused by "I haven't scrapped in 16 years".
I used to love Oscraps, but it doesn't seem like enough product releases weekly anymore.
who cares if you are at Tina's end of the deal - way to go Tina!
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Absolutely agree with you on that one. Maybe I should contact Tina for a gig.
Yeah, coz Re Kneipp is the only person in the whole world that has the name Renan. C'mon people ...
That makes more sense. I saw the post and considering they just had a designer call, and that there were posts here saying he was moving/reinventing again, I thought it was him. Then I was totally confused by "I haven't scrapped in 16 years".
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But you weren't confused about the mom part, which came before the scrapping part? Okay then.
#75- LOL
If the kit hasn't changed then why has the price? That's why I wanted to know about STORE policies. If a store says that a kit has to be at least X amount no matter the size and can't be over Y amount no matter the size, then it doesn't really matter how much time/amount of work it takes to make the kit, does it?
Sep 25, 2012 12:19:00 PM
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Not only do stores have different pricing structures and policies, but they also have different commissions. I have seen commissions as low as 15% or as high as 40%. It makes sense that a designer would adjust their prices accordingly.
The store I am at bases their prices on kit quantities and I am sure many stores do the same.
Anyone know where Re is going?
I've been looking on Facebook and knew he has a new website (store?) up since a few days.
https://www.facebook.com/theheartisticproject
This looks a little like Captivated Visions doesn't it? http://scraporchard.com/market/Art-and-Soul-Bundle-Digital-Scrapbook.html
This looks a little like Captivated Visions doesn't it? http://scraporchard.com/market/Art-and-Soul-Bundle-Digital-Scrapbook.html
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Who cares? I think it's lovely. Thanks for pointing us to it, I think I might buy it. I'm sure Tracie thanks you, too.
I've been looking on Facebook and knew he has a new website (store?) up since a few days.
https://www.facebook.com/theheartisticproject
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Shows how in the loop I am, I thought La owned that new site.
#81- I didn't say I didn't like it. All I said was it looked like Captivated Visions.
#83 - I thought the same.
81: With CV leaving the Orchard, I don't mind TS making kits that fill that void. It's cute. I don't think I'll buy it though. I kind of have other stuff like it.
I know tastes and interests vary greatly, but this is definitely not the kind of stuff I would go for, but hey, if one is into zombies, they will be served:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?p=3250540
It might be your thing, but to me, it would be too weird, even for Halloween layouts!
#86- With the TV shows out there now about vampires, zombies, ghosts etc, I can see why she would jump on that and make a kit geared towards it.
Oh wow! Those LOs are a bit disturbing, especially the ones that used pictures of real children. Yikes!
A couple of people mentioned that their stores have kit pricing regulations. I'd like to hear about those. Please?
wow. scary.
89- Minikits $.99 and up
Kits 2.99 and up
Kits average 6.99 for what I would consider full sized.
If you are in a store, you'd be wiser to price according to the other kits in your store. You want to be similar to other kits that are the same size and quality in your shop.
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Oh wow! Those LOs are a bit disturbing, especially the ones that used pictures of real children. Yikes!
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The only ones I found disturbing were the few that had the kid with the gun.
#86- With the TV shows out there now about vampires, zombies, ghosts etc, I can see why she would jump on that and make a kit geared towards it.
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She's been making halloween kits like this for years - this is a little more creepy than her usual fare though, I'll admit it.
This looks a little like Captivated Visions doesn't it? http://scraporchard.com/market/Art-and-Soul-Bundle-Digital-Scrapbook.html
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And about twenty or more other designers out there - nothing original about it, not even the color palette.
#93- I don't think it's that creepy but I would have no clue how to scrap with that kit.
#95 - the CT LOs didn't inspire you?
"95 - the CT LOs didn't inspire you?"
LMAO!
"The only ones I found disturbing were the few that had the kid with the gun"
And the kids with their brain showing or half their face eaten off didn't? Very interesting...
#98 yes, those pictures of exposed brains and stitched lips on real photos of kids creeped me out way more than the gun-toting kid. My guess is that #92 is not an American and more adverse to guns than many who grew up learning how to handle them, or who regards their ownership as a right guaranteed by the framework of the US Constitution. Different perspectives.
#99 - you are correct, I'm not an American but you are incorrect about me learning to handle guns as a kid, I did.
#98 - yes, the kid with the guns disturbed me more as it was more 'real' than the others. The others were just fantasy, KWIM? Kids with guns though? Too many of them about shooting things they shouldn't be shooting.
#82 The "Meet the Family" page on The Heartistic Project's site lists La as "Authoress" (along with a number of other people) but lists Re as "Owner and Administrator."
I'm trying to listen to the new Digi Show but it's such a snore Zzzzzzzzz...especially listening to One Little Bird-Peppermint Granberg...
She's trying to answer a question and it takes forever and ever...
Oh Peppermint is the worst! That raspy smoker's voice. Selma from the Simpsons!
Oh! and speaking of Peppermint... Is it just me or does she seem really snotty to designers who aren't her BFFs. I REALLY noticed it when I was listening to the Digi Show when Chelle was one.
98-My thoughts exactly.
#104- It's not just you lol.
Just discovered this store on FB.
http://www.myscrapartdigital.com/
Only french designers there but cute kits and like the design of this store and packaging even if it's not my style
102 said I'm trying to listen to the new Digi Show but it's such a snore Zzzzzzzzz
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I've never listened to a Digi Show. Is it normally worth listening to? Lots of info/tips/whatever?
#108 I've only listened once a few months ago and it was kind of boring.I listened while I was working on my pc.It was an episode about why designers move and why they retire products.Interesting but I can't stand their voices and the way they talk.So I didn't pay much attention.
I love Peppermint and the Digi Show! Definitely worth a listen.
Wow, are comments on moderation, or something? It's so slow in here!
And - I'm a newbie. Will this still be here next month?
There is no moderation. People must just be busy doing other things this weekend.
112 - yes.
Good. I'm kind of enjoying it.
September is often a slow month
Playing catch up
1 - designers much like everyone else in the world is allowed to have a differing political/religious opinion from your own. If you only surround yourself with people who think or feel the same way as you do then your world and your mind will be very small. So expressing views on your personal fb page/timeline, get over yourself.
2 - Captivating Visions has never been my cup of tea style-wise but I don't see her as being any snottier than anyone else.
3 - I think Steph is snobbier than Peppermint. I like the digishow. I'm not a friend of OLB's but I've never seen her come across as snotty and in general if you talk to her she'll reply. I've seen Steph outright ignore people/designers before.
Katie, on the other hand, always very sweet.
So expressing views on your personal fb page/timeline, get over yourself.
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Does this mean one should get over themselves because they've expressed an opinion, or what?
#118- From what I read above, I would say yes!
#117, I completely agree with you about your impression of Steph. She does outright ignore people. But I've never had any reason to find an issue with Peppermint or Katie.
I'Ve never gotten snobby from any of the digishow hosts and I just caught up and listened to that chelle episode after reading that comment above but I still don't know what they heard that I didn't. Sounds like someone just wants to start shit. Probably all the same person, and my money is on someone from SO since they were so quick to cry foul on Chelle. Which part was snobby? The part where she gushed about how much she loved Chelle's pick of the week? WOW. What a bitch.
Yet another store bites the dust. Check your emails this morning.
#122---must be a store I don't follow as nothing in my inbox. Could you say who please?
Not #122, but I have an email that ZigZagScraps is closing.
Zig Zag Scrap announced they are closing Oct 15
117 here - If it's a personal timeline then you should get over yourself id you're offended by what's posted. People have the right to express their feelings and beliefs. If you are the type of person that doesn't really want to know, then don't friend designers. It's really just that simple.
I have an email that ZigZagScraps is closing.
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:( that's so sad. I really liked that store.
#125- HUH? I was not expecting that.
Wow that is kinda surprising. Not that it's the biggest store or anything, but it's decent enough that I'd think they were doing ok. Goes to show you just can't tell.
I'm surprised too by ZZS closing. Several designers there I like. Thought they were a solid middle of the road store. I wonder where the designers will go? Seems like a sudden thing so I feel bad for designers scrambling for a store now :/
Their prices were too high for things I could make myself. Sometimes it's worth buying it, even when I can make it myself to save some time, but really, except for a couple designers there, I could make it all myself VERY EASILY.
Seems like some of the designers are a little shocked too. Curious about why. I dont get the newsletter, did it say?
Nope no explanations in newsletter or FB
Something is very strange about ZZS closing.
They just added a new resident designer only 3 days ago in the previous newsletter.
That sucks about the new designer just a few days ago, but I guess that says it all about how it was run. The owner(s) might be nice and the designer's have stuff you like, but if they're not business minded and you don't actually BUY the stuff you like, the store will close.
I've always heard from designers there that the sales @ ZZS were horrible (most way below $50/month). Sounds like a bunch of designer's designers - designers other designers like, but not necessarily ones BUYERS like.
That just proves that nobody has ANY idea of how good/bad sales are at any given store, until you are selling there.
I think stores should disclose sales figures to potential designers before they agree to enter the store. I have seen calls where the store asks for a designer's sales averages.
It should work both ways. But people lie, so forget all that I just said.
136: Would an average work, or the highest and lowest?
I think Steph is snobbier than Peppermint. I like the digishow. I'm not a friend of OLB's but I've never seen her come across as snotty and in general if you talk to her she'll reply. I've seen Steph outright ignore people/designers before.
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I have no personal knowledge of Steph regarding how she runs her business but I have seen this topic discussed before, regarding many designers and store owners. Anyone who works in any type of business that ignores an inquiry is extremely unprofessional and needs extensive management/sales training. It is called common courtesy. How hard is that?
I've sent Steph multiple emails directly and received no response.
#136 - I agree! Especially for those newer stores (or stores under new management) that ask for exclusive designers.
I'd be more than glad to go exclusive to a store that had an incredible atmosphere and community, if sales were at least minimally reasonable. But as someone else pointed out, it's hard to really know how sales at a store are until you're there (but if you switch stores too often, you're smacked, so it's hard to win)
50$ a month... what is the good average as a designer in a low/middle/hight store ?
Why leave it up the owner of the store to disclose those figures? As a designer who is interested, why not just ask?
People have the right to express their feelings and beliefs. If you are the type of person that doesn't really want to know, then don't friend designers. It's really just that simple.
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They absolutely do, however, they should also be aware that there may be consequences. It works both ways.
And, it's really not that simple. For example, I've friended a designer and she's been okay with what she posts on her wall etc. Then, one day, she starts spouting shit about other designers and CTMs. How was I supposed to know she was going to do that before I friended her? How was I supposed to know she would do that when she was really good about things up to that point? I wasn't. Sure, I'll unfriend her, but I will also think a whole lot less of the designer and won't buy from her again and I'll probably mention it to some of my friends.
#143- What about the designers who spout shit about people in the forums where they sell at on their own FB page?
Bad mouthing other designers and CTMs? How dare she. Not cool. There is a time and place for that...oh yeah, here! :)
Thank goodness we have freedom of speech but...
Don't put in writing what you don't want everyone in the world to read.
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If you don't have something nice to say, come sit next to me. :)
I have seen designers bashed before but it's usually in private CT forums.
#146- Is the bench big enough to fit us all? LOL.
I am shocked about ZZS closing. I had no clue that was even a possibility. They just took on some new designers recently.
143-My opinion is when designers badmouth the CTM's then they shoot themselves in the foot. If you have a problem with a CTM then find a way to have her off your team. It they aren't keeping their end of the bargain, then get rid of her. Then keep your mouth shut about her. If they are doing their job, they have nothing to complain about.
#150- No, they talk about other CTM's from other teams or from the stores they sell at.
148 - Yes!! Room for everyone! LOL
#143- What about the designers who spout shit about people in the forums where they sell at on their own FB page?
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What about them? I'm not sure what you are asking me.
Don't put in writing what you don't want everyone in the world to read.
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Exactly so.
#150- No, they talk about other CTM's from other teams or from the stores they sell at.
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and their own sometimes. #150 had a good point.
#153- I just meant that they do that also. They don't just spout shit about other CTM's and designers.
#156 - I was using an example, it wasn't meant exclusively.
#157- I know. I was trying to give another example to you of what I have seen.
#140 - Yes I have seen that. They might base their decision to take you in or not depending on how much you make in your current or previous store(s) but considering that traffic, and style and advertising in different stores are... well... different, I wonder how meaningful that information is. If I make $100 at a store that has a generally low traffic, little marketing, and overall low sales, it does not mean I would only generate that much in a bigger store, with much more traffic, with an active CT, and with overall higher average sales. I think that store owners should be ver careful in using that information. They might pass on great designers who might have just been in bad stores. I am not saying it is always the case, but it could be.
#159 - Exactly! That's one main reason I've never applied to designer calls that ask for monthly sales amounts. I know where my sales reach each month at a store that's been labelled here before as barely middle tier, but I don't know how it compares to sales at stores that are better organized and have a better following - and I can't imagine those store owners would know how their total monthly sales would compare to the total monthly sales at the store I'm currently in. And I'm not sold on the idea that all other designers are making a thousand or more a month (I'm sure it happens, but I don't know if you can convince me it's the norm).
160: " And I'm not sold on the idea that all other designers are making a thousand or more a month (I'm sure it happens, but I don't know if you can convince me it's the norm). "
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If a lot of designers made $1,000 or more a month then I think we'd have fewer stores closing...And if designers made nice money then I think that more of the big, traditional paper scrapping suppliers would jump on the DS bandwagon.
As far as CTMs talking about other CTMs/designers/etc in their private forums, I'm glad that I'm not on any of those teams! And no, I don't mean that sarcastically. I love my designers and all the other CTMs and we chat nicely all the time (well, except sometimes we complain about our kids or DHs). The place to bitch and moan about DS is HERE. lol
As far as CTMs talking about other CTMs/designers/etc in their private forums, I'm glad that I'm not on any of those teams!
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I've never been on one of those teams either or at one of those stores.
I've sent Steph multiple emails directly and received no response.
Sep 30, 2012 1:45:00 PM
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Same here, #139. And I couldn't agree with you more, #138. Steph could use some lessons in common courtesy. She seems to think her lack of manners is okay, though. At the very top of the application for the Digi Files, she states "It can take a very long time before you will hear from us." It says alot about you when you have to warn others ahead of time that they will be ignored for a "very long time," don't you think? It's just flat out rude. They can't even be bothered to install an automatic reply system to let designers know their application was received?
TDD should hold themselves accountable to the same standard designers are expected to meet, in regards to replies for CT calls. People don't like to feel as if they are being ignored by a business owner.
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