Beware: Rikku

[slicklion.livejournal.com]

First off, this person is not a bad person, nor insulting. I'm just sick and tired of having to wait almost a year now, without a single WIP ( Work In Progress ). I'm posting this because I see way too many people considering to commission her, now for the story.




WHO: Rikku

WHERE: Furaffinity

WHAT: 2 traditional pieces to be shipped, both contained 2 characters.

WHEN: Late February 2011 to now.

PROOF: Proof added below.

EXPLAIN: I came across Rikku's gallery around February, and looked at her price chart, they were fairly cheap. I loved the art, so I decided to note her, asking for something of me and my fiance, she was very eager to get to it, here are the notes in order how the conversation went.



So I waited, then I got this message in my inbox



so I replied


Aaaand she got the payment



So now I played the waiting game, the suddenly, on March 25th, I saw her post a journal, asking for small chibi commissions to fix her scanner. At first I was rather weary about it, but then I thought, why not? I could use more art, plus commissioning her, she can get the scanner fixed quicker, we took it up in notes.





So we discussed about it, she agreed to have it done the Monday after, I paid her immediately, since I for one is a commission who doesn't like paying an artist after they started work.





Again...playing the waiting game

The Saturday comes, after the Monday she promises to get the sketches done, I noted her.



I got no reply, she read the note.

So I waited some more... gave her time.
Decided to note her AGAIN around the end of June



And waited...Finally got a reply from her a month after, it was a lenghty conversation about not being able to give me a refund, and asking me for more patiance, I think I'm a little too kindhearted on this end, but these were her intial replies.



The last one.... is what got me the most. I've been waiting so long, and she forgot the commission completely, it wasn't even that hard, nor is it hard to go into your inbox and look for notes. This fired me up, but I kept my cool, and told her I got the patience, and I'll be waiting for when she sends the sketches.

Haha...what was I thinking?

August came and I was already on a trip further up in the Caribbean than where I was, I didn't know whether or not I would have internet there, it turned out I did, so I noted her about 3 days before I left to come back.



She noted me, all the way in the second week in November, replying that she's VERY EAGER to get to the commissions. Sorry I don't got a screencap of this one, I probably deleted it by mistake...but this was my reply to her, November 11th.



We spoke a bit, I told her I'm glad her other customers isn't throwing a fit, I know how impatient some people are. All of said conversation happened on that day.

I haven't heard from her to this day, and I know I'm not the only person out there having difficulties with Rikku.

This is a warning not to go anywhere near this person for commission work, as I've seen a lot of people wanting work from her, stay far far away. Either she really has as much life troubles as she puts out to be, or she's a scammer, but all I can say I lost my $35 and I'm not pleased about it AT ALL.

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[shukivengeance.livejournal.com]

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[fuzibuni.livejournal.com]

Rikku owes me art as well, I commissioned them back around January 7, 2011.

[ocelotish]

Not saying it makes the artist right, but you probably should have taken the refund in July. The most powerful way to say you don't approve of the delay is take your money to spend elsewhere.

Have you contacted the artist again about a refund lately? It's just been over 2 months since the last communication you've posted. I'm not saying you should have to, but it's the best step if you want resolution.

[mekania.livejournal.com]

There is something about that "I understand life is rough, I'm just worried about your other customers reactions." that really rubs me the wrong way. If you're unhappy then you're unhappy and you need to express that not play up how understanding you are and how you worry about how other less understanding customers may react to the poor service she's providing.

Stand up for yourself. You don't have to be rude about it but remind them they have told you repeatedly that your commission(s) was in progress and you still don't have anything to show for it. You can still be patient and keep your cool without letting someone walk all over you.

[ichi-black.livejournal.com]

You know.. I kinda wondered what happened to her.. She and I had a trade a year or so ago, I finish my piece (a chainmaille bracelet) in no time and had that posted up but didn't send it out, I just kinda dropped the trade a few months ago since I hadn't seen hide nor hair of her :\

[rottencanines.livejournal.com]

As far as I can see, she is still inactive since November (judging by no recent uploads or favourites)
It's odd, really..

[themoa.livejournal.com]

Hi, just thought I will drop different spotlight at this case. I was Rikku's classmate for 3 years, I kinda know some stuff about her personal life.
I totally don't want to defend her, all is clear - she took money and disappeared.
Anyway, as far as I had informations she had really hard times and even I don't know what's going on with her now. She failed year at school, her family was kind of poor, she lost internet connection suddenly, she was constantly moving from apartment to apartment, her parents were really rough on her so it also leaves a mark on personality. At some point it may happened that she was homeless and for sure living around friends apartments without own money. She was unemployed and these commissions were her only income. She REALLY needed money to live and that's the reason of low prices. Later her scanner broke and she couldn't continue, yet I am sure she would offer refunds, but I am also sure she didn't have money to refund.
I commissioned her many times and as well experienced delays, but sooner or later all orders were completed.
I really didn't want to look like some kind of white knight, but I'm sure she didn't share these details anywhere. Just letting you know.

[themoa.livejournal.com]

Don't pay attention to my previous comment. I didn't have in touch personally, but met her occasionally here and there and my suspicion is probably not true.