eligius1427 -
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 1:18am
Hi Jamie, I think you did the right thing. First of all, if i were to have you make a ring or anything else for me, I would want your signature to prove you actually did it. Secondly, from an artist's and businessman's point of view, you never let something out of your studio that someone else can take credit for. It might be best in the future to have it in the contract, but for this one, worst case scenario, buy it back and sell it to someone else, unless you absolutely need the sale. Principles are everything and they should know better. At the same time, you don't ever sell yourself short and you don't let your pride drive you out of business(the two principles are often at odds with each other, lol). My advice is to push as hard as you can to leave your signature and get paid. Then learn from the experience and put something in your contract that states the signature thing. I realize that it's a ridiculous thing to have to do, but do what ever covers your fanny. Sorry about the experience, these things always seem to creep up when your making headway. Be honest and be fair, with that as your guide you can't go wrong. Frustrating as it is, keep your principles and spirits up.
Hi Jamie, I think you did
Hi Jamie, I think you did the right thing. First of all, if i were to have you make a ring or anything else for me, I would want your signature to prove you actually did it. Secondly, from an artist's and businessman's point of view, you never let something out of your studio that someone else can take credit for. It might be best in the future to have it in the contract, but for this one, worst case scenario, buy it back and sell it to someone else, unless you absolutely need the sale. Principles are everything and they should know better. At the same time, you don't ever sell yourself short and you don't let your pride drive you out of business(the two principles are often at odds with each other, lol). My advice is to push as hard as you can to leave your signature and get paid. Then learn from the experience and put something in your contract that states the signature thing. I realize that it's a ridiculous thing to have to do, but do what ever covers your fanny. Sorry about the experience, these things always seem to creep up when your making headway. Be honest and be fair, with that as your guide you can't go wrong. Frustrating as it is, keep your principles and spirits up.
Jake Balcom
Mettle Design
Lincoln, NE