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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jacqueline Webster Apr 23, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I've been doing shows for a long time. My biggest complaint about shows is the customer service, or lack of it! I work for Fedex also and if we treated our customers the way I've been treated we…Continue
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I did try to post this on the main blog but did not see it this morning so I will send this out to you fiber folks! Artist life time of textile and salvaged goods.3 rug looms, 2 yard drum skeiners, wool picker, mangle, misc tools that accompany these tetile arts., shuttles, tension box, warping board warp stand. Lots of wool yardage and scrap wool, both yarn and fabric for rug weaving and rug hooking Hand dyed and commercial yarns and rug yarns. Wool and cotton weft and warp. Margret…See More
Jacqueline Webster replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"I just got an email announcing the Zapp conference in St. Louis. Maybe you should try attending and voicing your concerns with the system?"
Connie Mettler left a comment for barbara hollosy
"Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Barbara. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Discussions area to introduce yourself. We all look…"
Michelle Sholund replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"I have read, and re-read the posts here. And there are so many great points people have brought up.
There is one thing I do want to clarify in my earlier post regarding "respecting a promoters wishes". I can't remember EXACTLY what I…"
Oscar Matos Linares replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"I can see a lot of valid points. I count my blessing with any show I get in. Each show has the potential of become a great show for me and is matter to work in making the show become great.
The idea that anyone believe that b/c you got into one of…"
Munks replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"It's not really an "alpha male" thing. I have a passion for my work and my business. I've talked about a lot of issues because I really think they are important. I have many, many more days behind me than in front of me around…"
Larry Berman replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"Communicating with ZAPP. Here's a phone number: 888-562-7232. But they will tell you that they have no control over what the show puts in their prospectus. All they are is an application system the shows use. Every decision that the show makes…"
S. Michelle Babcock replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"Ah Munks, you poor old head banger. I find that I agree with most of what you have to say. Maybe not always with the tone of how you say it, but perhaps that is the alpha dog in you. Good sarcasm is a gift.
That being said I have a few observations…"
Munks replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"Holly,
Before I say anything else, I want you to know that I don't care one way or another about Clayton. The issues are what's important. I want it understood that Clayton is definitely better than some shows and certainly worse than…"
Munks replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
""Oh what a tangled web we weave."
The customer service analogy using Fedex as an example is indeed appropriate. If UPS screws me or screws up a shipment and does not make it right - guess what - I go to Fedex (or vice-versa). It's a…"
barbara hollosy replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"Thanks for all the very interesting and fresh ways of thinking about what I said. I'm thinking about my complaints in a whole new light. Two heads are definatly better than one. bkbeads!"
Michelle Sholund replied to barbara hollosy's discussion complaint department!
"Let's break this down...
You said... My biggest complaint about shows is the customer service, or lack of it! I work for Fedex also and if we treated our customers the way I've been treated we would no longer be in business. When I send…"
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- At 1:00pm on April 14, 2010,
Connie Mettler said… - Welcome to ArtFairInsiders.com, Barbara. I'm pleased to see you here and look forward to getting to know you.
When you have a chance, please add a photo to your profile and stop by the Discussions area to introduce yourself. We all look forward to your participation here. Also visit the "member map" and add your location. We have a lot to offer one another, experienced and newbie alike. Let's make this a dynamic site!
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- At 1:15pm on April 6, 2010,
Alison Thomas said… - Wow, 2 artists who also work for Fedex. I'm a programmer in Orlando, how about you?
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