Over a year ago I was asked to design a new office sign...I posted the design here to get an idea about what others would charge and how they would propose building it...I gave an estimate but they never got back to me...I had done 3 big jobs for them before so I let it ride and never billed them for the design time thinking that if they did get another company to use my design they would comply with the permission clause clearly written at the bottom of each drawing...at which time I would bill them for my time...I suspected they got another company to make a cheaper version which is what they did...nobody asked for permission...not the construction company...not the sign company that produced the sign using my idea...anyway I let them off easy...those scoundrels...and have billed them $400...it's not worth it to get too upset at this point in life...it's not good for my biorhythms and some times messes with my regularity...but at least if that happens my bathroom is not under renovation like some people I know.
[ August 01, 2015, 11:42 AM: Message edited by: Rusty Bradley ]
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
So sorry, Rusty. It's obvious, by looking at it, that your design was much superior. But, as many have said on here before (including me), "cheap" is the watchword, these days.
And that does look like a "bargain basement" version of the one you proposed.
Well, I hope you get your money out of them, and you don't get your "bowels in an uproar", in the process. They're a good sized outfit, and lots of these types think they can do anything they want, without regard to principles or rules of good business.
[ August 01, 2015, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: Dale Feicke ]
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
bathroom is comin along......sheet rock is up......tile is next......pretty soon ill be able to take a crap in there)))) [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
hold on another week Joe. You'll make it
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
hope i can get it done for hennies birthday aug 11))))))
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Just what every woman wants for her birthday.
Posted by Roy Frisby (Member # 736) on :
Joe, don't forget to cut the holes in that bench...
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
aint big ehough fer a 2 holer))))
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I thought most people put the wiring BEHIND the sheet rock.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
See now me, I would drive out there and ask the Boss why he didn't use me and why he stole my design. And then I would say, "That's not nice" Then I would say, "How about at least paying me for my design?" Remember, I'm a Ex Truck stop waitress, I ain't imtimadted by anybody. Plus I love to play with people. And if I was felling adventourous, I'd accidently back over the sign with my truck ,,Oppsie, I got Giego! I could hear it now," That crazy broad ran over my sign!" I wish you didn't live so far Rusty. Very temping,,,,,,,
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Rusty, your design is top notch - that cheapo reproduction looks awful. Even if you don't get paid for the design take heart in knowing the owners have to look at that sign for years and wonder why they didn't take the high road. Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Alicia has the right idea Rusty, I would have a hard time sleeping knowing I had been taken advantage of. You are entitled for compensation of the design. Too many people get away with this, and they figure if it worked once, it will work again.
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Nice design, Rusty. I hope you get paid for your design.
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
Just to let you guys know that I got a check today for $400 big ones.
Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Good going, Rusty.
At least, you got some justice done.
I'll bet Joe didn't get a check for NOT having his bathroom done...... Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
well, getin it done.......AGAIN this weekend, iam down and outa commission. cant work when ya fell like KA KA((((( had breakfast bout 9 am SAT. my helper came by, bout 10-10:30 am. we got a couple small things done but i was not feeling good. bout 3 PM stomach hurt, so bad and was effecting my breathing, i took a NITRO. REALLY REALLY HATE THOSE THING!!!!! the after effects of it......A HEAD ACHE like little explosions inside your head. it at least told me this was not heart related. only thing to do is sleep to get a break from the pain. i did.from 4 PM till 10:30pm. felt a little better. had a small glass of o.j. stayed up till 1-1:30 am. back in bed. got up bout 8.....still didnt feel good. stayed up till noon, took a good dump, think that helped))) i know iam full of it ha-ha. back to bed till 7:30pm. got up, had another shot of O.J. went back to bed ...4 AM........ stomach growling!!! 30 hours no food! i did a couple eggs and ham slices....have felt better since...... still not 100%..but gona do some eggs n sasage(8 am tuesday). doctor appointment 20th........
[ August 11, 2015, 09:15 AM: Message edited by: old paint ]
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
quote:Originally posted by Rusty Bradley: Just to let you guys know that I got a check today for $400 big ones.
That was happy ending. Good for you, Rusty.
Posted by Gary Boros (Member # 8487) on :
Good work Rusty! That was a great design and credit to you for following through and not letting yourself be taken advantage of!
[ August 12, 2015, 10:06 AM: Message edited by: Gary Boros ]
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Glad for you Rusty, great design.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Great design.............. How did Joe's bathroom make it to this post?
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
somebody was pickin on me for not having it done YET)))
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Glad to hear you got some justice.
Your sign would have looked much better.
Bob
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
My day is always made with Joe gives a bowel movement report.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
and ray...........everyone i have......your in my presence)))))))))))
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
I was picking on you when I said most people put the wiring inside the wall. No response? You're slippin' Joe.
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
Way to go Rusty. A nice little retirement bonus for the week!
Posted by Joy Kjer (Member # 3026) on :
Way to go Rusty. A nice little retirement bonus for the week!
Posted by Brad Ferguson (Member # 33) on :
quote: Just to let you guys know that I got a check today for $400 big ones
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