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jackie
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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 Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| We hired a wedding photographer, as idiots, at a bridal show, without knowing anything about them...paid the deposit of $500, and now we see reviews that people are not satisfied with them--they've been late, lost pictures, missed great photo ops...and I found a couple who do photography, and LOVE what I see, see good reviews, good pictures, they're friendly through the e-mails...So do I just eat the money on the other deposit, and hire these new ones (would cost about $2000)--or stick with what I have and risk losing some great pictures...?I hate being an idiot--but they gave a "show only" discount! |
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inheplytiet
Joined: 22 Dec 2007
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Location: Guam
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:57 am Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| ask them if you can get the deposit back. i would lose the money though if it came down to it. ths is your wedding you do not need to stress about the photographer. |
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Jadore8677
Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| Well call up the other people and see if you can possibly get your money back and if you can put hat $500 and put that towards the $2000. IF you got the money to waste, I would just go with the $2000. |
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Intattytum
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
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Location: CH
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| In this situation, do what you think is right. In a way, $500 is not that much money in the long run. You might feel bad about losing that money, but if you truly feel you are risking it with this other guy, get rid of him.The pictures are one of the most important aspects of the wedding and something you should spurge on. Plus, I'm not sure where you live, but 2K starting rate for good photographers near me. So, this other photographer seems like a sure thing. |
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inczasain
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Posts: 25
Location: Canada
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 2:43 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| A similar thing happened to me. I booked a place that I saw on the knot as a "top pick" and their pictures were beautiful. Later I did some research and found that they are terrible, rude people and they have complaints with the better business bureau so I talked it over with my mom and we decided to lose the 1,000 deposit and find someone we were comfortable and confident in. It's tough you're planning a wedding and don't expect for people to be liars or not what they seem...but unfortunately that is the world we live in. Do what makes you comfortable...yes 500 is a lot of money, but pictures last forever and you want to be happy with them |
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Inettyjoymn
Joined: 16 Jan 2008
Posts: 32
Location: Malaysia
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| see if the people you have booked will do engagement pictures for the $500 and then ditch them. i would not hire anyone who has lost pictures, even if it meant losing $500. |
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JackW
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:34 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| Take your loss and dont look back. Its only 500 bucks. Long after the wedding is over, your pictures will be the only thing you have to remember it by. |
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inieck_qwepis
Joined: 06 Jun 2007
Posts: 12
Location: Dresden
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:29 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| I would take the negative feedback to them and have them explain and also ask if they can guarantee it won't happen to you. |
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Jacqui
Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| Take ur mony back from those idiots who dont know what is work mean !!!and if they dont give it backu can sue them and win the caseor if u dont want anymore problom, just leave your money with themand yes if u trust other ppli think u should go 4 it |
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Intictcappy
Joined: 18 Dec 2007
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| first YOU ARE NOT AN IDIOT!!! Some wedding vendors know that as a bride you are likly to make emotional decisions about your wedding, and they reley on that. I am so sorry that you have to go through that.second, ask them for the money back... if that doesn't work, you may have to lose the $500 deposit, it is not as valuable as having great wedding pictures. I know it is an expensive lesson, but the best thing you can do is learn from it and share your experience with other people. good luck. Also re-read your photographers contract, what does it say about the deposit? maybe you can get back part of it? |
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jade
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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You shoud definitely ask the first photographer for your deposit back. Chances are you won't get it, but asking never hurt anyone. Tell them why you are canceling their services, it may be a specific photographer with them that was causing the problems.....it may be them.I would not risk the bad photographer though.....this is a once in a lifetime thing. I would also suggest you meet with the photographers you like prior to giving them any money. And meet with several others as well. I interviewed 5 different sets of photographers and talked to probably 8 more over email, when I finished one of the face-to-face interviews I knew immediately who I wanted for a photographer!And no more "show only" discounts!  They are there simply to suck you in and get your money without giving you a chance to think! And most reputable vendors give you a week or two after the show to process before they cancel their "show specials." |
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Indigo
Joined: 19 Jun 2007
Posts: 24
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| try to get the deposit back but defiantly hire a new photographer, sounds like you will have no good pics if you don't |
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ionitsrog
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Belgium
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| This is so cruel of some people to take advantage of you. I would demand the deposit back, and take it up with the false advertising standards agency if they refuse. (If they claimed to have a really good business and told you all their pictures were perfect etc), you should be able to get it back. Then go with the other photographers...they appeal to you, so do what you want! |
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Isobel
Joined: 22 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject: What do we do?? |
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| The $500 is what is called a "sunk cost." Likely, you won't be able to get it back.Honestly, unless you can get it back, I think you should just cancel them and go with someone better. Everyone says that this is an area not to skimp on because then you end up sorry later. |
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