Job uncompleted, refusal to refund $$. See google reviews for similar.
11.11.23 Took 3 custom prints in for framing, he was nice and worked with me to find the right frames. He told me if I didn't like them he'd work with me and was generally really nice. He verbally told me that they'd be done 11.27.23. Showed me the cost, never said a word about no refunds and I paid him in full.
11.27.23 came and went, no phone call, I then realised that he put 12.2.23 on my receipt for date of completion. Fine.
Drove by the shop several times, unopened during regular hours at least 3 times.
12.11.23 called and left a message, no response.
12.23.23 called midday and spoke to him, he apologized and said he could have them done by the end of the day and agreed when I asked if he'd call to let me know. No call
Drove by a few times, not open.
1.10.23 called and left a message, no response
1.11.23 went into the shop, it was a mess. He complained of health stuff to which I empathized but said that I needed my prints back. He admitted that his health concerns weren't my issue and that he still had a job to do. At no point did he say there were no refunds, he literally said 'I'm begging you not to take them and let me finish them. I financially cannot give your money back'. I explained that I need them back or done, he said 'please just give me until the end of the day' I reluctantly agreed. I waited all day and never heard anything.
1.18.23 went into the shop, he recognized me and just looked at me like 'what?'. I said 'I'd like to have my prints back please' He was extremely rude to me, accused me of having 'expectations' and insinuated that I was being difficult. He stated 'I can't believe you won't let me finish them'. I reminded him of the timeline and also asked 'why haven't you at least called or responded to messages?' I asked him if he remembered telling me in person that he would have them done the end of the day 1.11 and that he would call, he said yes but then blamed it on the weather which didn't even start until the next day. He spitefully said 'you're not getting a refund'. It's just completely crazy that a customer who was actually very generous with time and was compassionate to his 'health' problems is treated like this. Being blamed for expecting a service that I paid for is beyond me. Over two months and they still weren't done. I collected them and left. I have submitted a dispute with my credit card company. It makes me sad, I could have went elsewhere for cheaper but wanted to support a local business. I have all the compassion for life events but it is still business at the end of the day and above all, treating customers in this way is completely inappropriate. read more