Beware: Falvie

[lakotawolf.livejournal.com]

NOTE: Falvie has been posted about on Artists_Beware before, for the same behaviors (huge delays in commissions, rude behavior, ignoring direct inquiries).

WHO: Falvie

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

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While I myself have not been as horribly burned by Falvie, money-wise, as others have, there is no indication that I will receive my art any time soon. If others have been waiting a YEAR for their art, how can Falvie possibly finish their art AND all of the commissions she has piled up (and is STILL taking) in the meantime?

As beautiful as Falvie's work is, I must recommend against ever commissioning her. It is a crapshoot - you might get your work within a few hours or days, or you may never see it.

At best, be ready to initiate a PayPal chargeback if you do not have your artwork from her near the end of PayPal's 45-day limit. And don't ever commission her if you have a deadline (birthday, Valentine's Day, etc.) that you need to meet.

EDIT SEPTEMBER 30TH - this issue is now RESOLVED, as I have received my refund.

As of now, I HAVE received a refund on this commission. While I am trying to keep my personal feelings out of it, I feel it is relevant to mention that communication was established with this artist with amazing quickness and directness once I actually began the PayPal chargeback process and directly demanded a refund.

I also specifically requested that the artist NOT finish my commission OR draw me anything in "apology", but she did so anyway. While I appreciate the gesture, I don't like feeling obligated to be grateful for something I specifically did not ask for. (If this information is irrelevant, I will remove it.)