INKSPUN- Bad Experience with them (Updated)

julybride444 Posted: May 22, 2003 03:45 PM

INKSPUN- Bad Experience with them (Updated)

I know a lot of brides have used Bill at Inkspun for printing of their envelopes and been happy, so this might be an isolated case-but I'm so unhappy with the way he runs his business!

First, he wouldn't give us a final proof to sign off on of our addresses! We made some changes and just wanted to see it when they were done and he wouldn't do it. He was also very curt with me about it, obviously annoyed that I even asked! I've never worked with a printer who wouldn't do that, and he said 'it's not done'. Our invite person even sent us final copy for our direction cards!!

He also didn't return e-mails half of the time.

Now, we're going to pick up our envelopes today and he is trying to charge us the $6.00 shipping fee on his website by calling it a sales and handling fee!

Edited to add: We did pick up the envelopes. We didn't pay the $6 and we handed him a check. He yelled at us for not giving cash even though he said before he takes checks. There were a couple of mistakes in them when we got them home, and the ink was smudged in several places.... We're so sad!

Added a few days later: We e-mailed Bill a couple of times, and he agreed to reimburse us the printing costs. We're still sad about our ruined envelopes...

NYCMeghan Posted: May 22, 2003 03:46 PM

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I called him for a sample over 6 weeks ago and still - nada...

michele31 Posted: May 22, 2003 03:50 PM

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$6.00 and you are picking it up yourself? I would fight that charge to the bone. I would rather pay someone else to do my stuff then give him my money after that treatment.

julybride444 Posted: May 22, 2003 03:51 PM

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How can he switch the fee from a shipping fee to a 'sales and handling fee'? Give me a break.

Sassyz75 Posted: May 22, 2003 03:54 PM

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He was nothing but great with me- He made changes on my first proofs- but I didn't make him re-proof and there were NO problems.

Also- he turned around my seating cards in 24 hours and shipped them overnight for nothing.

julybride444 Posted: May 22, 2003 04:20 PM

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This was his response to my e-mail asking if we had to pay a shipping charge since we are picking them up!!!

The $6.00 is an overall fee; shipping, handling, setup, call it what you
will. That's the charge. Just pick the envelopes up or
have
me send them.

On his website it says SHIPPING FEE!

I know it's only $6, but it's the principle. How can anyone do that and think it's acceptable?

MarcellaBella Posted: May 22, 2003 04:29 PM

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I'm sorry.. I know it is only 6 bucks.. but still! That is ridiculous.. i would not let him have that..

WeDidIt! Posted: May 22, 2003 04:51 PM

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I would fight it. it is just $6.00, but it is your $6.00. His response to your e-mail was also very rude. the money may not amount to much, but it is the principle. It can be so frustrating dealing with some of these vendors.

SomedayBride Posted: May 22, 2003 04:55 PM

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I don't know if I'd bother fighting over $6, but that's just me. You've already let everyone know of the poor service that you've received, and I kinda think that's enough retribution. That's going to hurt him a lot more than not paying the $6 IMO.

Sunny Posted: May 22, 2003 04:56 PM

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I don't blame you- I would want my six bucks too!

Misty Posted: May 22, 2003 04:58 PM

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There's no such thing as 'sales and handling'...tell him if it exists, you're charging him for your car ride to his place, and call it a 'travel and picking up' fee!

ARSEHOLE!!

WeDidIt! Posted: May 22, 2003 05:00 PM

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Mistyeyed -

julybride444 Posted: May 22, 2003 05:01 PM

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P.S.

He also demanded cash, even though his website says we can pay by check.

WeDidIt! Posted: May 22, 2003 05:03 PM

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Don't give him cash!!!!!!

Jordan Posted: May 22, 2003 05:07 PM

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Egad, sorry you're going through this. I would fight for that $6 - on principal alone - what an unprofessional louse! And I'm with Mistyeyed!

Jordan Posted: May 22, 2003 05:07 PM

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DON'T give him cash! No Way!

swags1016 Posted: May 22, 2003 08:57 PM

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UGH That stinks!! I am soooo sorry that you are going through this with him.

Editted to add- Remember my promise with the dress manuf. I will go with you on this one too!

julybride444 Posted: May 22, 2003 09:55 PM

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Thanks Swags... I can't wait till a time when I can take you up on it! I went to pick up my envelopes and he'd seen the board! He was really mean about it. But, I'd already written a check and we didn't pay the $6. I've FM'd you.

P.S. how's the planning coming? I still have so much to do, but it's getting there. Today was the last day of school:)

(Oh, did you see my follow up on my dress...one girl told me it would be late but she wasn't sure, I was just worried but hadn't talked to the designer. I did, and so far they've totally come through and some. I'm def. going to recommend my designer (Amy Michelson) and Kleinfelds both!)

radiostar Posted: May 22, 2003 10:22 PM

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UGH....Don't you hate it when a vendor gives a fellow LIW bride a hard time RIGHT AFTER you decide to use them? I just sent my envelopes to him yesterday.

maysie18 Posted: May 22, 2003 10:47 PM

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thanx for the warning - I'd planned on using him but think I may steer clear now.

I would not pay that S&H fee - don't care if its $6 its the point. that is just ridiculous.