Need To Say Something...

[Deadguy71 ●]

I've ALMOST been guilty of this.. I say I'm interested, but the closest I get to "I'll buy it", is "I gotta' go check on funds".I leave it open, but I won't commit until I've committed.I definately see that all the time, and always feel some concern that an artist get's all kinds' of rave comments about how perfect the work is, and how folks are gonna' snatch up the product, only to discover later that maybe 3 have sold.It's bad because I've seen where an artist was on the fence about making a mold of a sculpt, and once they get inundated with requests, they figure.. alright, I'll spend the time and money.. it looks like I'll be able to recover it.Or where an artist is looking for feedback, and doesn't get anything except how "perfect" it is, and then get's torn apart later when a major detail that everyone was originally cool with, is suddenly the main factor that everyone mentions as the reason why they won't buy one.No one expects anyone to commit and pre-buy something that's in a sculpt stage, but the thing to do is not commit until you're committed, and don't rave about how perfect something is unless you feel it IS perfect. You think you're doing them a favor, and being nice, and to a point you are, but in the long run you're killing them and denying them the oppourtunity to grow as an artist.I usually pm the new artists with a warning about folks trying to be overly polite, and lately, there's also been progress, in terms of folks pointing start-up artists towards learning something about anatomy and stuff. Sometime the "artist" doesn't respond well to that, but at least folks are being more honest about it these days, and personally I'm glad to see it.

[Megatron ●]

dont flake out unless you are sure that you are going to buy it...plain and simple

[adee ●]

I have 2 words for youe Posit!I have a glove on order with Freds mid finger, half paid upfront. Now January hit and my car needed work so not ideal time to pay rest, but Ross knows Iwill be back for it as I have paid half, plus he has at least covered his costs.Simples

[Earl ●]

This happens all the time. I've had 3 people contact me about doing a Rex for them. I hear I'll send payment tomorrow or friday. Then I never hear from them again. At least send a PM saying other things came up. I completely understand things coming up. Just don't fall off the planet.

[JigSaw ●]

I'd have to say that this does not only happen with artists, but too often when selling items in general. I know exactly what you're talking about. It blows, but it's just something you have to try and shrug off. It is annoying, especially when that same person is posting "new scores" every other week.

[Nightmaresetc]

Happens to me almost on a daily basis. Thats why I've stopped making masks unless commissioned to do so. I just don't have the time to chase "empty promises" with nothing to show for it.

[IbDaToNeGuY ●]

I tend to sell my masks mainly locally or sometimes at shows or ebay . Since last sept. when I picke dup my first mold , only 2 have been to people on here and those were trades . The rest that I actully sold were the places mentioned above . I mean I get it , i'm starting out and am in no way near the quality as the majority of the artists here but I have a blast with these things and love making them . So it's whatever . mike,