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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by SW20 on Mar 21, 2015 4:39:09 GMT 1, Just saying if he calls them they will probably tell him why it's delayed, terms of business etc or you'll get it when we are good and ready whatever
just saying if he is worried and posting here etc making a call and asking seems pretty easy and reasonable and most likely to get the write anwser as opposed to a load of speculative posts from people who do not even know who the gallery is.
eg when he did contact them first time they said we haven't paid you as you haven't invoiced us.
Just saying if he calls them they will probably tell him why it's delayed, terms of business etc or you'll get it when we are good and ready whatever
just saying if he is worried and posting here etc making a call and asking seems pretty easy and reasonable and most likely to get the write anwser as opposed to a load of speculative posts from people who do not even know who the gallery is.
eg when he did contact them first time they said we haven't paid you as you haven't invoiced us.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by dazarino on Mar 21, 2015 8:48:12 GMT 1, I would give them 48 hours to respond with a date of payment into your accountvia email. Do this then by private message on both facebook and twitter, state you will start and continue to post your experience until they pay, also use small claims court ( they will have to pay the fees after you win the case) if after a few days if you still have no luck? post the court proceedings on their pages as well.
Don't give up, my feeling is that they will pay. If you go down this route
I've had problems in the past with a certain la gallery and posted on their page until they refunded me
I would give them 48 hours to respond with a date of payment into your accountvia email. Do this then by private message on both facebook and twitter, state you will start and continue to post your experience until they pay, also use small claims court ( they will have to pay the fees after you win the case) if after a few days if you still have no luck? post the court proceedings on their pages as well. Don't give up, my feeling is that they will pay. If you go down this route I've had problems in the past with a certain la gallery and posted on their page until they refunded me
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Zanda
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 21, 2015 10:21:49 GMT 1, In reply to sw20 when I did contact them 6 weeks after I had sent the artwork to them, the matter of the invoice came across as incidental, meaning they clearly had no or little intention to pay. It was because I pushed them that they responded with 'Please can you send us an invoice along with your address details so we can issue a cheque to you.'.
So I agree it is an important matter to do that, but surely if they were missing any details they ought to have asked for them prior to the expiration of 30 days so that they could meet their part of the deal. Not leave it until I pressed them 50+ days later.
As mentioned I did manage to get through to them/her yesterday by phone. It really did feel like I was getting fobbed off, but I would like to give them the benefit of doubt. She did not give an explanation as to why they've not paid me, or as to when they will, and whenever I asked a question she always just passes the buck to the account department, who were conveniently not there. However she did say she would make it a priority and send me an email today explaining when I will be paid.
So hopefully the team in the 'accounts department' are right now diligently processing my payment and will get back to her, who will then in turn email and offer me an apology and assurance as to when I will get my cheque. But somehow . . .
In reply to sw20 when I did contact them 6 weeks after I had sent the artwork to them, the matter of the invoice came across as incidental, meaning they clearly had no or little intention to pay. It was because I pushed them that they responded with 'Please can you send us an invoice along with your address details so we can issue a cheque to you.'.
So I agree it is an important matter to do that, but surely if they were missing any details they ought to have asked for them prior to the expiration of 30 days so that they could meet their part of the deal. Not leave it until I pressed them 50+ days later.
As mentioned I did manage to get through to them/her yesterday by phone. It really did feel like I was getting fobbed off, but I would like to give them the benefit of doubt. She did not give an explanation as to why they've not paid me, or as to when they will, and whenever I asked a question she always just passes the buck to the account department, who were conveniently not there. However she did say she would make it a priority and send me an email today explaining when I will be paid.
So hopefully the team in the 'accounts department' are right now diligently processing my payment and will get back to her, who will then in turn email and offer me an apology and assurance as to when I will get my cheque. But somehow . . .
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Wilson
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Wilson on Mar 21, 2015 12:04:29 GMT 1, I have dealt with a few artists in my time. With myself being in the financial sector and them the artistic one I have have often found the two worlds do not easily mix. Having said this the financial side is as necessary for artists as it is anyone. A lot of people in business find it difficult to chase up money, and I believe that Zanda is one of them.
I make sure my debts are paid promptly. Come on gallery in question pay the man his dues or I'm afraid it gives the impression that you have financial problems and shouldn't be the people to deal with whether it be artists or punters.
Zanda, forget accounts departments go to the top. Give them shit,s**t runs downhill.
I have dealt with a few artists in my time. With myself being in the financial sector and them the artistic one I have have often found the two worlds do not easily mix. Having said this the financial side is as necessary for artists as it is anyone. A lot of people in business find it difficult to chase up money, and I believe that Zanda is one of them.
I make sure my debts are paid promptly. Come on gallery in question pay the man his dues or I'm afraid it gives the impression that you have financial problems and shouldn't be the people to deal with whether it be artists or punters.
Zanda, forget accounts departments go to the top. Give them shit,s**t runs downhill.
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Zanda
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 21, 2015 12:28:38 GMT 1, I'm not sure if chasing the money up is my main problem here. I could even go to Gloucestershire knock on there door and ask them. I work as an artist and pay my taxes accordingly. All I wanted was an honest days pay for an honest days work, and I'm still struggling to both understand their position here, and also how I should react.
Rather bizarrely they still have some of my artwork on sale at a reasonable price. What if someone were to purchase another piece. Do they expect me to send it to them just like last time without hope of pay and so much time an energy wasted trying to chase it up. If I didn't send it to them would I be breaking my side of the original agreement? It's all very odd.
I'm not sure if chasing the money up is my main problem here. I could even go to Gloucestershire knock on there door and ask them. I work as an artist and pay my taxes accordingly. All I wanted was an honest days pay for an honest days work, and I'm still struggling to both understand their position here, and also how I should react.
Rather bizarrely they still have some of my artwork on sale at a reasonable price. What if someone were to purchase another piece. Do they expect me to send it to them just like last time without hope of pay and so much time an energy wasted trying to chase it up. If I didn't send it to them would I be breaking my side of the original agreement? It's all very odd.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Wilson on Mar 21, 2015 12:42:26 GMT 1, The answer to the second paragraph is no. Why would you. End of relationship.
May the bridges you burn light the way forward.
The answer to the second paragraph is no. Why would you. End of relationship.
May the bridges you burn light the way forward.
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SW20
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by SW20 on Mar 21, 2015 13:14:51 GMT 1, In reply to sw20 when I did contact them 6 weeks after I had sent the artwork to them, the matter of the invoice came across as incidental, meaning they clearly had no or little intention to pay. It was because I pushed them that they responded with 'Please can you send us an invoice along with your address details so we can issue a cheque to you.'. So I agree it is an important matter to do that, but surely if they were missing any details they ought to have asked for them prior to the expiration of 30 days so that they could meet their part of the deal. Not leave it until I pressed them 50+ days later. As mentioned I did manage to get through to them/her yesterday by phone. It really did feel like I was getting fobbed off, but I would like to give them the benefit of doubt. She did not give an explanation as to why they've not paid me, or as to when they will, and whenever I asked a question she always just passes the buck to the account department, who were conveniently not there. However she did say she would make it a priority and send me an email today explaining when I will be paid. So hopefully the team in the 'accounts department' are right now diligently processing my payment and will get back to her, who will then in turn email and offer me an apology and assurance as to when I will get my cheque. But somehow . . . Not being funny but they are a company and with I. It an accounts department. They only pay when they have to. They sell your piece. Collect the money of course they will not pay you till you invoice. Sorry this is pretty much standard business practice.
accounts departments have plenty of people they need to pay plus they have cash flow to manage so they can pay wages and rent etc. so they often pay as late and as little as they can. So if you talk to them chase them etc you tend to move further up the chain of payments. Eg top of the chain will be their big sellers as they need more work to sell etc.
anyway glad your your hopefully getting sorted I was not being critical just trying to offer you some advice
In reply to sw20 when I did contact them 6 weeks after I had sent the artwork to them, the matter of the invoice came across as incidental, meaning they clearly had no or little intention to pay. It was because I pushed them that they responded with 'Please can you send us an invoice along with your address details so we can issue a cheque to you.'. So I agree it is an important matter to do that, but surely if they were missing any details they ought to have asked for them prior to the expiration of 30 days so that they could meet their part of the deal. Not leave it until I pressed them 50+ days later. As mentioned I did manage to get through to them/her yesterday by phone. It really did feel like I was getting fobbed off, but I would like to give them the benefit of doubt. She did not give an explanation as to why they've not paid me, or as to when they will, and whenever I asked a question she always just passes the buck to the account department, who were conveniently not there. However she did say she would make it a priority and send me an email today explaining when I will be paid. So hopefully the team in the 'accounts department' are right now diligently processing my payment and will get back to her, who will then in turn email and offer me an apology and assurance as to when I will get my cheque. But somehow . . . Not being funny but they are a company and with I. It an accounts department. They only pay when they have to. They sell your piece. Collect the money of course they will not pay you till you invoice. Sorry this is pretty much standard business practice. accounts departments have plenty of people they need to pay plus they have cash flow to manage so they can pay wages and rent etc. so they often pay as late and as little as they can. So if you talk to them chase them etc you tend to move further up the chain of payments. Eg top of the chain will be their big sellers as they need more work to sell etc. anyway glad your your hopefully getting sorted I was not being critical just trying to offer you some advice
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Zanda
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 21, 2015 13:19:11 GMT 1, It was suggested by a few people on here to phone them, and that if I did so I would get all the answers. I did phone them and didn't really get any answers, just the usual line about the accounts dep.again.
I wouldn't like galleries in the art business to think I'm a difficult person to deal with because I think I've been more than accommodating and up to this point and still friendly towards them in the hope of an amicable outcome. It's annoying to think they're probably eating out (quite well I may add) on the back of my hard work and trust. I do wonder if any other galleries who might have followed this thread think of the situation and that the way this lot (or one person) seem to still be carrying on, and if at some point the time should come where I just simply say who they are so that other people don't get stung in the same way.
I posted this before I saw sw20's post. Don't worry about sounding critical, I'm grateful for all the input over this, and it's all been helpful in one way or another.
It was suggested by a few people on here to phone them, and that if I did so I would get all the answers. I did phone them and didn't really get any answers, just the usual line about the accounts dep.again.
I wouldn't like galleries in the art business to think I'm a difficult person to deal with because I think I've been more than accommodating and up to this point and still friendly towards them in the hope of an amicable outcome. It's annoying to think they're probably eating out (quite well I may add) on the back of my hard work and trust. I do wonder if any other galleries who might have followed this thread think of the situation and that the way this lot (or one person) seem to still be carrying on, and if at some point the time should come where I just simply say who they are so that other people don't get stung in the same way.
I posted this before I saw sw20's post. Don't worry about sounding critical, I'm grateful for all the input over this, and it's all been helpful in one way or another.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Dice on Mar 21, 2015 14:34:00 GMT 1, It was suggested by a few people on here to phone them, and that if I did so I would get all the answers. I did phone them and didn't really get any answers, just the usual line about the accounts dep.again. I wouldn't like galleries in the art business to think I'm a difficult person to deal with because I think I've been more than accommodating and up to this point and still friendly towards them in the hope of an amicable outcome. It's annoying to think they're probably eating out (quite well I may add) on the back of my hard work and trust. I do wonder if any other galleries who might have followed this thread think of the situation and that the way this lot (or one person) seem to still be carrying on, and if at some point the time should come where I just simply say who they are so that other people don't get stung in the same way. I posted this before I saw sw20's post. Don't worry about sounding critical, I'm grateful for all the input over this, and it's all been helpful in one way or another.
I think this is disgraceful behaviour by the gallery. Giving people the runaround when you owe them money is unprofessional and causes great worry to the creditor. If you needed to invoice them before they pay out this should have been made very clear to you at the start. IMO they have had more than enough time to deal with it and if I was you I would withdraw my artworks and never deal with them again (once you get paid).
I have a feeling this is the same Cotswold gallery that I had a major issue with a couple of years ago regarding contracts and money and their conduct throughout was terrible.
It was suggested by a few people on here to phone them, and that if I did so I would get all the answers. I did phone them and didn't really get any answers, just the usual line about the accounts dep.again. I wouldn't like galleries in the art business to think I'm a difficult person to deal with because I think I've been more than accommodating and up to this point and still friendly towards them in the hope of an amicable outcome. It's annoying to think they're probably eating out (quite well I may add) on the back of my hard work and trust. I do wonder if any other galleries who might have followed this thread think of the situation and that the way this lot (or one person) seem to still be carrying on, and if at some point the time should come where I just simply say who they are so that other people don't get stung in the same way. I posted this before I saw sw20's post. Don't worry about sounding critical, I'm grateful for all the input over this, and it's all been helpful in one way or another. I think this is disgraceful behaviour by the gallery. Giving people the runaround when you owe them money is unprofessional and causes great worry to the creditor. If you needed to invoice them before they pay out this should have been made very clear to you at the start. IMO they have had more than enough time to deal with it and if I was you I would withdraw my artworks and never deal with them again (once you get paid). I have a feeling this is the same Cotswold gallery that I had a major issue with a couple of years ago regarding contracts and money and their conduct throughout was terrible.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Unica on Mar 21, 2015 14:43:23 GMT 1, Firstly I've thinks its pretty disgraceful not to pay an artist promptly, and very bad form to not give him a proper explanation. I've been in similar situations regarding clients not paying, having to be chased, being fobbed off. The lack of respect and communication is what is alarming here, if they said openly they will pay it in 30 days then great but thats not whats being said. They are waffling around, not a good sign. Do you want to chase them after every sale?
In my experience you don't want to be associated with this gallery, I would try and get hold of the owner, go straight to the top, he may not no anything about this and could be appalled how his business is being run. As ultimately no one will want to deal with his gallery and he will go out of business, its a small art world. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable buying from them.
I've learnt to stay away from clients/businesses like this, they are more trouble than they are worth. After contacting the owner if you don't get any movement, let them know that you want all your art back and will be pursuing them in small claims court. Then go and find a better gallery. You will be much happier in the long run. Good luck.
Firstly I've thinks its pretty disgraceful not to pay an artist promptly, and very bad form to not give him a proper explanation. I've been in similar situations regarding clients not paying, having to be chased, being fobbed off. The lack of respect and communication is what is alarming here, if they said openly they will pay it in 30 days then great but thats not whats being said. They are waffling around, not a good sign. Do you want to chase them after every sale?
In my experience you don't want to be associated with this gallery, I would try and get hold of the owner, go straight to the top, he may not no anything about this and could be appalled how his business is being run. As ultimately no one will want to deal with his gallery and he will go out of business, its a small art world. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable buying from them.
I've learnt to stay away from clients/businesses like this, they are more trouble than they are worth. After contacting the owner if you don't get any movement, let them know that you want all your art back and will be pursuing them in small claims court. Then go and find a better gallery. You will be much happier in the long run. Good luck.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 21, 2015 14:57:28 GMT 1, Increasingly I am in agreement with a lot of what is being said about not having anything to do with this gallery. They are not the sort of people I want to be dealing with. This gallery used to be quite successful a number of years back, and it is my understanding that the entire business, name and all were sold as a package. A large structure was in place but the experience and expertise to run it professionally were never there. I feel they maintain an impression of scale in order to try and get custom. I've already read on a previous thread involving them on here that much of the consignment work on their site is also advertised for sale in other places, some of it possibly already sold. I might be wrong but could it be the case they they are on their last legs and are simply getting whatever they can when they can and burning people along the way?
Increasingly I am in agreement with a lot of what is being said about not having anything to do with this gallery. They are not the sort of people I want to be dealing with. This gallery used to be quite successful a number of years back, and it is my understanding that the entire business, name and all were sold as a package. A large structure was in place but the experience and expertise to run it professionally were never there. I feel they maintain an impression of scale in order to try and get custom. I've already read on a previous thread involving them on here that much of the consignment work on their site is also advertised for sale in other places, some of it possibly already sold. I might be wrong but could it be the case they they are on their last legs and are simply getting whatever they can when they can and burning people along the way?
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Unica on Mar 21, 2015 15:13:50 GMT 1, Its very possible you are correct, its not a good sign when a gallery treats its artists like this. I've seen it happen and dodged a bullet once when I bought a very expensive painting sight unseen except for photos from another country, I fortunately received the art work but within 6 months the gallery was put into receivership. It would of been devastating if they had kept my money and I didn't receive the art. Your on the other side being they have sold and hold your art but you haven't been paid.
I've given a few pieces of art I own to a gallery on consignment and made sure to give them a few small pieces first to see how they treated me. I knew the gallery owner, the manager who I dealt with I had his cell phone and he would call me or reply to my email in a timely manner. You really need a point of contact, I'd give them a week and then pull your stuff and find a smaller more personable gallery. There are plenty out there.
Its very possible you are correct, its not a good sign when a gallery treats its artists like this. I've seen it happen and dodged a bullet once when I bought a very expensive painting sight unseen except for photos from another country, I fortunately received the art work but within 6 months the gallery was put into receivership. It would of been devastating if they had kept my money and I didn't receive the art. Your on the other side being they have sold and hold your art but you haven't been paid.
I've given a few pieces of art I own to a gallery on consignment and made sure to give them a few small pieces first to see how they treated me. I knew the gallery owner, the manager who I dealt with I had his cell phone and he would call me or reply to my email in a timely manner. You really need a point of contact, I'd give them a week and then pull your stuff and find a smaller more personable gallery. There are plenty out there.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 23, 2015 9:56:52 GMT 1, well I never did get that email letting me know what is happening with my payment. They're also still not replying to my emails. It's perfectly clear that Emily/Emma has no intention of paying me for my work that they happily sold.
They have revolving quotes on their homepage, and one from Gary Bushell which says, 'They are professional, courteous and always willing to offer help and advice in any art related query.'.
I think they must have paid him to say this, either that or he has no idea they're using his name.
They also still have work listed for sale that I am supposed to send out if someone buys it. They know I would not do that without ever being paid for previous work. This means that if you send these guys your money it's likely that you're not going to see the artwork / product you've paid for!
well I never did get that email letting me know what is happening with my payment. They're also still not replying to my emails. It's perfectly clear that Emily/Emma has no intention of paying me for my work that they happily sold.
They have revolving quotes on their homepage, and one from Gary Bushell which says, 'They are professional, courteous and always willing to offer help and advice in any art related query.'.
I think they must have paid him to say this, either that or he has no idea they're using his name.
They also still have work listed for sale that I am supposed to send out if someone buys it. They know I would not do that without ever being paid for previous work. This means that if you send these guys your money it's likely that you're not going to see the artwork / product you've paid for!
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 13:17:02 GMT 1, Is it Opus?
www.opus-art.com/
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by twist65 on Mar 23, 2015 14:56:58 GMT 1, I'm sure there has been other artists on here over the years who have had similar experiences with Opus. Just keep chasing and making some noise, and if all else fails send them a CCJ, they will no doubt pay it before it goes to court but keep you waiting as long as possible.
I'm sure there has been other artists on here over the years who have had similar experiences with Opus. Just keep chasing and making some noise, and if all else fails send them a CCJ, they will no doubt pay it before it goes to court but keep you waiting as long as possible.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by hopz121 on Mar 23, 2015 16:33:43 GMT 1, Sounds like it could be Opus, i nearly bought a TMA bristol from them last month reading this thread im glad i didn't now!
Although emily the lady i was dealing with seemed pretty prompt with providing me pictures and and info i needed!
I guess its all different when they want your money!
Hope you get paid soon OP.
Sounds like it could be Opus, i nearly bought a TMA bristol from them last month reading this thread im glad i didn't now!
Although emily the lady i was dealing with seemed pretty prompt with providing me pictures and and info i needed!
I guess its all different when they want your money!
Hope you get paid soon OP.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 23, 2015 17:17:38 GMT 1, She was prompt with me also when she wanted my artwork. But since she's got paid and it's time to pay me my cut, she won't even answer emails nor can I seem to get through to her by telephone. I'm basically being stonewalled.
She was prompt with me also when she wanted my artwork. But since she's got paid and it's time to pay me my cut, she won't even answer emails nor can I seem to get through to her by telephone. I'm basically being stonewalled.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Daniel Silk on Mar 23, 2015 18:26:46 GMT 1, You would have though somebody at the gallery would have seen this thread by now and have jumped! To sort it out.
If I were you I would just stick to selling via your own site and advertising your work here for free.
You would have though somebody at the gallery would have seen this thread by now and have jumped! To sort it out. If I were you I would just stick to selling via your own site and advertising your work here for free.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Daniel Silk on Mar 23, 2015 18:41:28 GMT 1, Mmm Opus seem to have had a few problems over the years.
Mmm Opus seem to have had a few problems over the years.
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 20:03:55 GMT 1, however you do don't go never with ArtRepublic www.artrepublic.com/ never ever t
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 21:05:33 GMT 1, Just keep nagging them
When you get an answer on the phone, ask for the accounts department.
Its (hopefully) not personal, they probably have a rubbish accounts department, with invoices scattered around, poor cash flow, and he who puts the pressure on, gets paid faster.
Get the persons name (its important), ask if there is a reason while the invoice has not been settled.
If there is no reason. i.e didn't receive the goods, goods were damaged etc etc blah blah, then ask when they expect to pay you, as its overdue.
Dependent on their answer, hit them with a 7 day final notice letter. Then if no go, hit them with a MCOL costs around ยฃ25.00 upwards and takes about 10 minutes of time and is added to the galleries bill.
They then have i think its 14 days to either pay. challenge the claim or do nothing. 30 days if no joy. hit them with a CCJ. then pay some more money to enforce it ( i think its ยฃ75 added to the debtors bill) by sending in the bailiffs.
But a phone call is normally best before going legal, and as i said the 7 day letter normally gets them to hunt around the office to find your invoice
Just keep nagging them
When you get an answer on the phone, ask for the accounts department.
Its (hopefully) not personal, they probably have a rubbish accounts department, with invoices scattered around, poor cash flow, and he who puts the pressure on, gets paid faster.
Get the persons name (its important), ask if there is a reason while the invoice has not been settled.
If there is no reason. i.e didn't receive the goods, goods were damaged etc etc blah blah, then ask when they expect to pay you, as its overdue.
Dependent on their answer, hit them with a 7 day final notice letter. Then if no go, hit them with a MCOL costs around ยฃ25.00 upwards and takes about 10 minutes of time and is added to the galleries bill.
They then have i think its 14 days to either pay. challenge the claim or do nothing. 30 days if no joy. hit them with a CCJ. then pay some more money to enforce it ( i think its ยฃ75 added to the debtors bill) by sending in the bailiffs.
But a phone call is normally best before going legal, and as i said the 7 day letter normally gets them to hunt around the office to find your invoice
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Deleted on Mar 23, 2015 21:16:30 GMT 1, oh, and good luck I mean it
Its horrible chasing money. But try not to take it personally. Some businesses are good payers, others are shockingly bad, and not because they don't have the money, but for a myriad of reasons.
oh, and good luck I mean it
Its horrible chasing money. But try not to take it personally. Some businesses are good payers, others are shockingly bad, and not because they don't have the money, but for a myriad of reasons.
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randomname
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June 2013
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by randomname on Mar 23, 2015 21:21:32 GMT 1, If you don't get your money, you could always do a non-commissioned street piece on their storefront in the middle of the night. Something to the effect of a giant cock and the words, "fuck you" would be nice.
If you don't get your money, you could always do a non-commissioned street piece on their storefront in the middle of the night. Something to the effect of a giant cock and the words, "fuck you" would be nice.
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dazarino
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October 2012
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by dazarino on Mar 23, 2015 22:34:28 GMT 1, Very worrying when they deal in high price pieces as well. I purchased a chloe early oil painting without too much bother, I just hope she or the seller got their cut.
I do know your not the first artist to have a run in with opus. I would have a chat with dave white as I got told he had problems.
I'm hoping they honour your invoice as they did seem a quite nice small but professional family run gallery. FYI Emma is the accounts department.
Very worrying when they deal in high price pieces as well. I purchased a chloe early oil painting without too much bother, I just hope she or the seller got their cut.
I do know your not the first artist to have a run in with opus. I would have a chat with dave white as I got told he had problems.
I'm hoping they honour your invoice as they did seem a quite nice small but professional family run gallery. FYI Emma is the accounts department.
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curiousgeorge
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March 2007
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by curiousgeorge on Mar 24, 2015 0:41:43 GMT 1, Taking 50% of your cash for this, or 100% depending on how things pan out
I need to switch sectors!!
Taking 50% of your cash for this, or 100% depending on how things pan out
I need to switch sectors!!
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Dice
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October 2011
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Dice on Mar 24, 2015 0:55:30 GMT 1, Yup opus were the ones who gave me a hard time too.
I would boycott them if at all possible.
I'm chasing money on another business front at the moment and it's actually really easy and cheap to submit a small claim court appeal online.
Zanda I would do this straight away and not waste any more time.
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Yup opus were the ones who gave me a hard time too.
I would boycott them if at all possible.
I'm chasing money on another business front at the moment and it's actually really easy and cheap to submit a small claim court appeal online.
Zanda I would do this straight away and not waste any more time.
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Zanda
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May 2012
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 26, 2015 19:02:14 GMT 1, Thanks you for all the support and suggestions as I don't think I would have pestered them like I did without it. Which I would like to add has finally paid off. Certain things suggest this thread might have been read by said party.
Anyway to be fair I should state that the gallery has now paid in full.
Thanks you for all the support and suggestions as I don't think I would have pestered them like I did without it. Which I would like to add has finally paid off. Certain things suggest this thread might have been read by said party.
Anyway to be fair I should state that the gallery has now paid in full.
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twist65
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November 2008
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by twist65 on Mar 26, 2015 19:34:34 GMT 1, Well done Zanda, persistance pays off and always good to see the forum helping out. Some good advice was posted on here. Chasing up debtors is defo a pain that most can do without. I see Opus still have 3 of your works listed, hope they play fair with you next time!
Well done Zanda, persistance pays off and always good to see the forum helping out. Some good advice was posted on here. Chasing up debtors is defo a pain that most can do without. I see Opus still have 3 of your works listed, hope they play fair with you next time!
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Zanda
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May 2012
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Gallery have not paid for a consignment sent, by Zanda on Mar 26, 2015 19:52:09 GMT 1, They've removed anything that I was to sell. I don't have anything to do with them.
They've removed anything that I was to sell. I don't have anything to do with them.
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