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tamararama.livejournal.com

Commission related stuff has been moved to http://www.furaffinity.net/journals/inkyfox/ and the Stellary account is now used for personal stuff.

Personal art is being posted, words are being written in journals (seems cubital tunnel is a problem for them now...), list of owed money and pictures has been done and posted in journal, and some commissions have been taken.

I would like to ask if anyone knows if any progress has been made by this person on the refund/draw old commissions front?

As far as I know, nothing has been done so far, except words. I have yet to see even one cent of the money they still owe me...

Thank you.

dragroons.livejournal.com

Hey, Hope this isn't inappropriate. As I wasn't involved at all in the situation that happened. But I've been following it for a few months. Just wanted to give a heads up to her commissioners over on FA that she has moved to a new Account. (( She's posted on some of her old accounts her self it.))

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/murdoxy/

link to commissioner PSA.
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6137877/

Sorry once more, if that Is unwise.

pumpkin314.livejournal.com

An update for this post: http://artists-beware.livejournal.com/586057.html
Not sure how to format update posts, so...

WHO: Previously known as Stellary/Absinthe aka Inky/Nancy/Stellary on Chatlands, she has since changed accounts (surprise!) on FA and Chatlands. She is now using the account Octodog on FA and Bobby on Chatlands, as well as Dogopus (NSFW) on FA.

WHERE: Main base: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/octodog, commission transactions took place on TheTotemLands (prior to closing) and on Serenity Isles

WHAT:
2 "poses" from TTL ($8 each) and 3 poses on Serenity ($13) each; one owed TTL pose completed
Totals about $47

WHEN: Commission began around June 2009, original post to A_B in 2012, added to refund journal in May 2012

( Read more... )

As if this community did not already know, avoid at all costs!

foxwolf321.livejournal.com

WHO: absinthe stellary

WHERE: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/stellary/

WHAT: 4 full colour, fullbody pictures (1 is completed) and 1 flat colour bust. traded for 2 shirts totalling 42 dollars.

WHEN: Originally commissioned June 2011, problems started 3 months later.

PROOF: http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/fowolf321/?action=view&current=page1.png

http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/fowolf321/?action=view&current=page2.png

http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk7/fowolf321/?action=view&current=page3.png

EXPLAIN: Commissioned her, at the time her paypal account was closed. So we traded art for shirts. She is great to deal with right up untill she gets paid. Then the real fun begins. She has already stated many times that she does not care about artist beware as it paints an unfair picture of her. Well, I suggest to anyone reading this, dont fall for it. Find another artist!

Edit: I have since been put on her block list on FA, so looks like my refund or art will be quickly coming........
Edit: hmm, not sure what this giant space down here is about, I can not delete it......

Aug 20 edit: new account http://www.furaffinity.net/user/nan cy taking new commissions and I am already blocked from it. good times!

foxwolf321.livejournal.com

pumpkin314.livejournal.com

WHO: Stellary/Absinthe aka Inky/Nancy/Stellary on Chatlands

WHERE: main base: http://www.furaffinity.net/user/absinthe, commission transactions took place on TheTotemLands (prior to closing) and on Serenity Isles

WHAT: 2 "poses" from TTL ($8 each [edit, my email says $6 was sent for the one pose which was completed, but I believe the other two were considered $8 as the ref was $20, if I remember correctly]) and 3 poses on Serenity ($13) each; one owed TTL pose completed

WHEN: Commission began around June 2009

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pumpkin314.livejournal.com

lolitaofthevoid.livejournal.com

WHO: Stellary/MuffinButton, via SpaceInvaders

WHERE: http:///furaffinity.net/user/spaceinvaders

WHAT: A refund for a flash-coded ref sheet

WHEN: July 2nd, 2011

PROOF:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/GothicLolita66/PaypalProof.png - original paypal receipt

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/GothicLolita66/refundnotes.png - The notes between Alex and I, and the one I sent to Stellary.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/GothicLolita66/notes1-1.png - screencap of my outbox, showing that my note was read. Orange marks near the first note to SI and the one to Stellary.

EXPLAIN: I ordered a ref sheet from them in July. There was a bit of an argument because their journal had said "send payment within twenty-four hours of claiming your spot", so I sent it after I requested one. Stellary and Alex got upset with me as they had not discussed it with me before I sent it, but apologized and said that yes, I could have a slot since I paid. I apologized for misinterpreting their journal, and all seemed well. It was my error, please do not judge me badly for it. I was overexcited and I made amends.

Near the end of July they posted a journal stating that they would be willing to issue refunds, though, for those who wished it.

Proof: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2564103/

I waited until November, with still no sign of activity. I sent the account a note (they asked not to be messaged on the personal accounts about them) asking for one on the 15th. Alex told me to speak with Stellary about it. I sent her a note, asking for a refund, letting her know Alex had pointed me to her. She read the note, but never replied. (note screenshots are up top under Proof, they're a little bit small)

I don't want to start a fight, and I know they already has posts about the sheets, but I didn't want to necromance them back to life.

This is my first AB. I know that times are rough for almost everyone, believe me I understand, but it doesn't look like they are ever going to be completed.

I do want to say that I appreciate Alex responding to my notes and being kind ^^

Edit: Including both, since they did split the payment.

Edit: Alex was super-nice and is gonna send me his half. Thank you Alex!

Edit: Sent Stellary a new inquiry note. I will update if it gets read or I get a reply. (unread, journal posted, see below)

Edit: After reading this journal, I sent her an actual email: Email Here

Edit: She replied promptly. -Email Response-

Edit: I got Alex's refund in the mail today. =] Feel free to remove him! Thank you Alex!

Edit: She moved accounts again, to Muffinbutton. Be sure to watch out for that account as well.

animewolfchick.livejournal.com

Current Mood: annoyed

I TOLD MYSELF THAT I WOULDNT NEED TO DO THIS BUT I CANT LET THIS GO ON.

DO NOT Commission http://www.furaffinity.net/user/stellary OR the collab account http://www.furaffinity.net/user/spaceinvaders!!

Stellary is RUDE and UNFAIR in the way she accepts and produces commissions.

What i witnessed when i attempted to commission her through spaceinvaders. (please read the dates!

1. as soon as i gained interest (over a month ago) i got this: http://i52.tinypic.com/m90ymd.png
so i thought, fair enough they want to be payed right away and paid up. (since they were coming out twice a week at this point i figured id get mine within 1-2 weeks as there wasnt many before me in the que)

2. i sent a note to stellary's account to inform her i noted her on spaceinvaders as the note had not been read in a few days and i wanted to contact her before she started. i asked if it was okay to get a sketch WIP before she continued. her responce: http://i56.tinypic.com/wgq7oj.png which was a tad snappy but i left it be.

3. since then i hadnt seen a sketch WIP even though she claimed to have sketched MOST of them out here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2477103/ (which was posted a month ago)

4. LAST WEEK after reading this (after it was posted on her page recently): http://artists-beware.livejournal.com/441258.html in an attempt to just see what was happening with my commission (with no intent to rush because i understand people get busy) i kindly asked for an update.( http://i51.tinypic.com/j93ss2.png ) Alex (stellarys partner) then responded very rudely to me: http://i51.tinypic.com/2aj409c.png

5. i decided enough is enough! so i asked nicely for a refund. in which alex agreed to do. i then got THIS from stellary: http://i54.tinypic.com/o86l5k.png

6. i no longer responded and received a refund shortly after.

Stellary on artists beware before: http://artists-beware.livejournal.com/441258.html <-- someone experianced another problem with her.

id also like to mention within this time space until earlier today stellary has completed:

1 Trade
3 Requests
3 Personal Art Peices
1 Commission

AND tried to take on MORE commissions: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2550809/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6165025
She is also trying to take donations: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/2556699/

If you agree that all this should NOT be happening to commissioners PLEASE spread the word!

EDIT: Alex Has Apologized for the rude comment she personally sent me which is of-corse accepted.

animewolfchick.livejournal.com

Current Mood: annoyed

spetznas.livejournal.com

Current Mood: aggravated

Warning: This post contains Tl;DR

[edit] she is now under a new alias, STELLARY http://www.furaffinity.net/user/stellary/

The artist AstralMoon on FA, Link herein: www.furaffinity.net/user/astralmoon/ as well as their "abandoned FA" www.furaffinity.net/user/feverdog practices very poor commission business.

I purchased a painted-style commission for me and my boyfriend from her for 25$.

( There's Screenshots under the cut )
( There's Screenshots under the cut )

I also ask if there are any flaws in my html for them to please be fixed, LJ's coding is extremely backwards. :C

Other places she has demonstrated her attitude and bad business habits:
(links from you guys who have exp with her, and thanks to those who contributed!!)

Off of FA: http://www.furcartzone.com/index.php?topic=12975.0
Her RECENT changes journal:
Actual journal: http://oi53.tinypic.com/2s9arlv.jpg
Comment thread: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y221/FrostDragoness/Comments-1.jpg?t=1301356675
screenshot of another person waiting 6 months for a refund: http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr113/ilmazziere/fanotes.jpg