Author Topic: Well, what did I expect?  (Read 1266 times)

Offline Frog

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Well, what did I expect?
« on: August 03, 2013, 11:11:59 PM »
Had a guy call Thursday asking if I can do a couple of shitrts, instantly, 'Like while I wait".
I told him not exactly, I wasn't set up for that but could probably have them within an hour.
I suggested that he send over his art file so that I could, at least advise him if all was good to go for this process. Gave him my email address.

Nothing

Forward to Friday afternoon, a phone message that he'd like to proceed.
I return the call to find him in the airport ready to return to Colorado.
"Yeah, I really want these shirts, they're actually for my dad who lives near you. He'll be picking them up"

Okay, I still need to see your art file and exactly what you want so I can invoice you through PayPal (still the only way I can deal long distance and credit cards)

Later that evening, an email, a file, good enough for a small heart print, but he's expecting a full chest.
Saturday morning a better file, a payment, good to go that morning so his dad can come come get 'em.

I need your Dad's contact info.

Nothing more forthcoming.

I call him in Colorado to tell him so, and to get his dad's damn number!

"I'll tell him they're done"

Fine, but if I can't talk to him, please also have him contact me to let me know he understands my hours today, and when he'll come by.

No word  and it's 8:00pm!

Oh yeah, the shirts were promoting some "herbal" vaporizer! Why do I not find this whole scenario surprising?  8)


« Last Edit: August 04, 2013, 01:31:17 AM by Frog »
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Offline tpitman

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Re: Well, what did I expect?
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2013, 02:29:21 AM »
Well, I guess the old expression, "the nut doesn't fall far from the tree" proves true in reverse, too. Sounds like "Dad" is probably sitting somewhere surrounded by empty Cheetos bags and pizza boxes, caressing his "herbal vaporizer" . . .
Work is the curse of the drinking class . . .

Offline mk162

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Re: Well, what did I expect?
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2013, 08:26:09 AM »
thanks for the awesome visual t!

I love people that think we can print while they wait.

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Re: Well, what did I expect?
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2013, 12:09:14 PM »
We've printed for a number of the dirty hippie cabbage clubs around here.
It is always as baffling as it sounds like.

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Re: Well, what did I expect?
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2013, 02:04:21 PM »
Should have dealt cash, Andy.  "I don't remember you paying me, dude"  "Oh, sorry about that.  Here you go"

Repeat as necessary.