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09/28/19 The utterly baffling reply, regarding an item intended as a Collaboration for Charity, from Dan Sedlacek, Uphill Designs Co: "Hey will, I don't know who you are. Please stop whatever it is you're trying to do. Whatever is going on inside, the vibe comes across and it is not pleasant. You handed me an old jacket and tried to tell me things. Then you wanted it back." WOW! Seriously?
Around O5/18, I spoke with 3 different leather vendors at Pike Place. Met Sami and Oliver, reps for Uphill Designs. I went back 3 weeks later, they discussed with Dan, he was interested. Months went by. On 10/15/18 I called, introduced myself, he recalled, we discussed the proposal, he agreed. Mind you; I was new to CC Processing, asked if he would help me out? Yes, then: "Hey Will, I won't be completing this, the company has quite a few bad reviews that come up, and I don't want to interact with a business that buys into poor communication." I saw, agreed, and never proceeded with that company.
I had already chosen Dan b/c his website, storefront, and they make everything inhouse. Bonus on Poor Communication comment, I Loved It! I entered his store, presented Canvas, and we discussed it. He was stunned by its perfect condition!
I felt terrible having asked for help w/ CC Co. considering bad reviews, so instead of making it for me, let's do for a "Charity Auction!" We agreed that a Travel Piece would bring more money, if possible to make? 10/29/18 Me "Hi Dan, It was Sami and Oliver that I met. Say hi! Have you figured out what you'd like to create? Good meeting you. Will," I asked the question, not sure what was possible? 10/30 He "Oh nice, they're awesome. Not sure yet, it's in our prototyping section, but we might keep it as a photoshoot piece since it goes with our goods well!" I figured the Jacket was safe in my closet NPI for years, considering I had worn it less than three dozen times, as it was a little baggy on me at 6'3" 210 lbs, hence the Ab Fab Cond! Sounds safe in his "Prototyping Section" and only used for "Photoshoots!" I replied: "Hmmm? Only for a year... Then get Creative! Lol" He "We always do!"-"We always do!"
FORWARD to 9/24/19, I called Dan: "Hi, It's Will. What have you created?" Dan: "Nothing. Do you want to come to pick it up? Me: "Sure?"
I questioned as I was utterly dumbfounded? Shortly, I enter his store, before I could even give his dog a proper greeting, Dan nearly threw me a wrinkled Jacket, not on a hanger, turned around, walked away saying something like "Thanks, see ya later." The following is the only communique we've shared since. 09/25 Me "Morning Dan, would you please send me some pics of the photoshoots with the coat? I tried to find some on your website and clicking around, to no avail. It would be nice to see. Thank you, Will." He "Will, this is not a business number. Feel free to look at our Instagram, there's some shots there." Me "Will do. What's your email address? Thank you." He "Feel free to contact us through the website." 09/28 Me "Your website does not give me the documentation of our conversation. I need your email address, and contact info for Sami and Oliver unless they would prefer to contact me. I did my research and chose your company for a specific purpose. I hand-delivered a valuable, flawless, impeccably preserved canvas, in the form of a beautiful Italian jacket, with the request for a Flight Travel Piece using the Inside Pockets to Donate to a Charitable Organization. You misrepresented yourself and your company as "Prototyping" and "Photoshoots" do not correspond with your audacity to return a disheveled, well worn, soiled, and unusable canvas... for ANY Charity Piece! I'm curious to hear your thoughts on recompense."
READ STATEMENT ABOVE! OMGosh, I Trusted An IDIOT! 9/28 Me "We had a verbal agreement. You amended it, and I (unfortunately, now understanding your egregious incompetence) agreed. After one year, you were to "Get creative," as in make something of value for Charity and use the rest for whatever you like. I was hoping you might make a little something for me, as well? When I called last week and asked "What you've created," you replied "Nothing" and you asked me if I wanted to pick it up (and yes, if you can't remember, you asked me if I wanted to come and pick it up), and I was thoroughly confused. If this is your way of taking responsibility for your actions, I will see your Extremely Narcissistic Persona in Court. Unless you are willing to make amends for your petulance, I have no other recourse." I have not heard back. 9/30 Me "Dan, Please forward any and all "photoshoot" pics as evidence. Also, you still have not provided Sami and Oliver's contact info. Do you still employ them? It appears that uphill design has Downhill Ethics and will not be tolerated."
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