amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 11 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: I too don't do special orders except for the 'Wedding Rings'. Can't go wrong with initials and year. I don't get weddings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 11 hours ago, DWSUDEKUM said: Sorry to hear about that kind of customer issues. This is precisely why I work off a written descriptive contract that everyone, both the customer(s) and myself, has agreed upon before even starting any work. It helps eliminate these kind of issues. DW God says do not put your trust in people SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 6 hours ago, crupiea said: I dont make things for others or take requests. i make what I want to make for my personal enjoyment. This is why. 99% of the people have no idea of the complexity of the process. seems to be what i like to do best like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Fish said: That's why I don't do it. Don't like it don't buy it! straight to the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 4 hours ago, rdatelle said: Kevin, what you need to do is show them the pattern and what it's going to look like and write out a contract and let them sign it. Also get half down. If they complain or don't like it, show them the pattern that they agreed on and that's that. If they don't want it, keep the deposit and send them on there way. i keep showing her the pattern and she kept changing it to no end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Blaughn said: The late great Michael Collins - noted photographer - talked about working with a corporate art director to produce a magazine ad. Michael was shooting 8" x 10" Polaroid proofs (at around $10.00 each shutter drop.) After 4 hours he was shooting the fifth proof with lighting change and setup. The art director wanted to go back to the original setup. Michael looked at the art director and said "Ahhhh, you're confusing me." The art director started telling Michael what he wanted and Michael repeated "Ahhhh, your confusing me." With his voice dripping with sarcasm the art director said "What? The famous Michael Collins can't follow simple directions?"!!! Michael smiled and said: "No, that's not the problem. You are confusing me with someone who needs your business. You may leave now." Yes reverse psychology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimmerstutzen Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I just loved it when a person came to my office and asked for my assistance and then questioned each and every phrase of my advice. A young lady simply pushed me the wrong way one day by saying my beautician said I ought to do x, y and z. I got up from my desk, opened the door for her to leave, and told her I am sure her beautician will handle her matter to her satisfaction. The other terrible customer is the one that wants to change their will six times before signing. I started charging by the hour for wills because some people would take less than a half hour of my time and others would take over four hours with the ridiculous flip flop changes. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 There are some very difficult people in this world and fortunately I have only ever encountered about half a dozen of them. It's better to walk away with your sanity in tact than having a heart attack about some stupid person. Marg SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 when I get into a situation like this, I just look at them & ask "do I come to your home or office & tell you all the changes YOU should make?" It usually shuts them up, & they make a decision or leave.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 0:33 AM, zimmerstutzen said: I just loved it when a person came to my office and asked for my assistance and then questioned each and every phrase of my advice. A young lady simply pushed me the wrong way one day by saying my beautician said I ought to do x, y and z. I got up from my desk, opened the door for her to leave, and told her I am sure her beautician will handle her matter to her satisfaction. The other terrible customer is the one that wants to change their will six times before signing. I started charging by the hour for wills because some people would take less than a half hour of my time and others would take over four hours with the ridiculous flip flop changes. i understand perfectly what your saying ,you said it well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 0:57 AM, wombatie said: There are some very difficult people in this world and fortunately I have only ever encountered about half a dozen of them. It's better to walk away with your sanity in tact than having a heart attack about some stupid person. Marg i'm starting to see it your way now,! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 7:14 AM, SCROLLSAW703 said: when I get into a situation like this, I just look at them & ask "do I come to your home or office & tell you all the changes YOU should make?" It usually shuts them up, & they make a decision or leave.:) i try to be kind and polite about it but when they don't listen to reason .i ignore them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) look at this way, Mr. Kevin. Who's wood business is it? yours? or the customers? All of us have a limit where we just have to draw the line & move on. It's impossible to argue w/a brainless adversary. jmo. Edited May 1, 2017 by SCROLLSAW703 amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 7 hours ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: look at this way, Mr. Kevin. Who's wood business is it? yours? or the customers? All of us have a limit where we just have to draw the line & move on. It's impossible to argue w/a brainless adversary. jmo. thanks i needed a good laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 3, 2017 Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 Laugh?!? Who's laughin', Mr. Kevin? I merely stated a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 0:17 AM, amazingkevin said: Well said! i found the perfect word to describe these people WISHY WASHY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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