10-31-2007, 02:43 AM
Probably the worst thing about this hobby is the fact that mask makers have become completely lackadaisical about keeping their word, staying punctual, and delivering what they were commissioned to make; in particular, we have Kelly Mann and Tyler Haslett. I know these topics come and go all the time, but I think they should be allowed for an extent of time, because these same makers also use these boards for business... Not to mention, it's <b>Off Topic</b>, so moderators, please bare with me. Most people here have become accustomed to a 5+ month wait. Ok, fine. How about lack of communication? Is that still cool? Why do we tolerate a person we have paid (our hard-earned money to make a product we wanted) to simply blow us off? After we pay them, it's their priority to deliver. Life gets in the way.. So deal with it. Work around it. Would a job tolerate us not ever showing up? Ignoring phone calls? Not replying to emails? Concerning Kelly Mann...I purchased a Part 2 Jason blank from Bob at Mask Murderers, and wanted it finished (patching, painting, hairing) and foam-filled. I asked around and Kelly Mann seemed like the best choice to go with. So, I sent Kelly the money and the mask early October of '06. Well, here we are a year later. After much waiting (with lots of patience) and few emails asking the progress, I got an email in April 'apologizing for the lack of communication and promising pics soon'. So.. four months later, I got another email that said this:<!--quoteo<div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotecCory, As I may have told you, I have begun the paintwork, after filling the many pinholes. For the last four weeks I have needed to halt all work since I was moving my shop. Now, I have to go out of town for another week on business. Your mask will take top billing when I return. You should have it within a few weeks.Thanks! Kelly<!--QuoteEnd</div><!--QuoteEEndThat was two months ago, and I've neither seen nor heard anything from him. I've even sent him three apparently ignored emails since the above email. This guy was supposed to be reliable.. so when does his good name kick into the mix?Concerning Tyler Haslett...On July 25 of this year, I purchased a Silent Hill nurse off ebay from Tyler that promised an arrival date of two weeks. Since, I've tried contacting him through emails, PMs, and I haven't heard anything back from him. The main problem here is there is has been no communication on his part, and his ebay account has been closed, leaving me with a not so great feeling.I hope this thread gets them in gear. I'm tired of excuses and I want to see some actual results before I resort to taking legal action.