I have to warn about Aspenbear on Furaffinity.
I ordered a Commission at him at May 29th via telegram.
at like middle of june he announced refund people since his queue was too long.
After a while i was wondering about the state of my commission if i get a commission or a refund.
After i asked him the Question at the 15th of june he opened the commissions again on the 16th. After he said he is gonna refund.
So i waited for his answer. He reopened Commissions again
Still no answer or scetch around this point. I sent him a Note via Furaffinity which was read but not answered.
At the 3. July i started the resolution via paypal.
he had enough time to react and answer me.
At the same day as i started the case, he answered me the question from the 15th of June.
at the 7th of July i escalated the case to paypal since he didn't answer on Telegram or via paypal
So i sent him a message on paypal again.
At the 11th july he made a journal aboout to update his Trello and about a few YCHs he is gonna finish. Still no scetch up to this point.
At the 13th of July i got an answer on telegram to my paypal-resolution..
Since i was not the only one which didn't get any Commission done i decided to Force-payback through Paypal.
i got a last Message at the 17th.
Seven days later he reopened his Scetches again.
His last Commission he submitted was a an old YCH.
Evidence for payment and payback:
On his trello i have still an entry for the refund.
I got my 60$ back with the forced paypal-resolution.
I have a species i had created called Koberu, now, these species are closed to the public and i do not at all allow these species to be made by others and sold as adopts, at least until i can get a proper Ref sheet made for them for people to buy and use to make them.
it started on Sep 11th, 2019, 07:41 PM , i had received an note on furaffinity from Mramor, she had stated that someone had come to her and asked for a commission and used reference shots from Secondlife, which is were i make and sell my Koberu as well:
before i seen the second one, this was my response:
now, in the chat we had, she had mentioned that she had never seen them before...that she had never even heard of a Koberu before, well, i at the time believed her, and as you saw she said that she did not want to waste her time and i felt bad she put work into the first one, so i told her to go ahead and put it up for adopt (which...was a big mistake on my end...) i later realized my mistake on doing it, but lets get into that now, she responded with this:
now i made this response after seeing the mint one, and it kinda put me on edge, cause she only showed me the first one. She didn't mention there was a second one, but I let her sell those two. It did not click in my brain until a good friend pointed it out to me, but she mentioned she was shocked that one of her designs looked like one of my Koberu. hang on a second, i thought to myself, how was she shocked when she has seen them before...? oh yes, she has seen them before, how do i know you may ask, well, here is the evidence...
here you can see my friend bid on one of the koberus, take a good look at the date this auction was posted
She left a shout on my freind's page saying how much damn gorgeous her sona was. Here is more proof that she seen the auction before contacting me.
[Mod note]: There were multiple caps on various users' pages. Due to the caps resizing strangely, we added in a few crops. Please note that this user has been leaving shouts on multiple bidders' pages.
not only did she see the auction i did, she also favorited one of my koberu pictures 2 months back as well, here is the proof
but, before i noticed she liked this (which was brought to my attention by my friend) i asked her about the shouts, cause i was told about the shouts before i found out she favored my Koberu Picture
as i stated in my reply.. before hers, i told her only two.....BUT THEN SHE SAID SHE WAS WORKING ON ANOTHER ONE? even though i told her only those two?! that made me nervous and unsure about my choice now....i was starting to wonder if i made the right choice giving her permission...so this was her response...
what....?
.....haven't...heard of them before...? okay this here is where the red flag started to slap me in the face hardcore now...she said she was shocked she never seen them before, but left a shout on my friends pages, i do have another friend she left a shout on, but she did not bid on an auction until later on but here is a screenshot of the shout she left her before contacting me about the Koberus
she HAD to have seen my auctions and seen my Koberu...
-lied about not seeing my Koberu
-people asking for commissions
-people getting the idea they can sell them.
-and tried to make a third adopt even though i told her only TWO
-unfair to others who wanted to make Koberus
don't you think that is a justified reason to ask her to take them down? people were starting to think they could make custom Koberu adopts and try and sell them even though they are an closed species of mine and no one is suppose to sell them but me, i broke my own rule i will admit and i was being way to nice, a fault in which i really need to fix, but anyways, i confronted her today and asked her nicely to take them down, and explained why... hold on to your seats folks cause this is about to get spicy:
i know i said i only gave permission to sell the blue one but i did not remember at that time that i gave her permission for both so, i will admit to that mistake.
but what sets me off about this is she tried to bring the bidders into this...which btw i contacted the bidders and informed them of the situation at hand and they completely understood, and they were super okay with it...i showed these screenshots to people, asking if this all sounded shady, cause i did not want to take all of this in the wrong way, but many have told me to confront her about this and as you can see, i am trying to in the nicest way possible...no aggression at all, then she goes and says she will just change the name ''hybrid dog'' ....? no, no, people have ALREADY SEEN THAT YOU NAMED IT KOBERU its obvious that is what it is and i have the evidence to prove you KNOW what a Koberu is and that you lied about not seeing them, even your mate made an art piece for a friend of mine who is a KOBERU
here we go again with the ''i did not know it was a species'' gig...even after i just showed you the evidence.
so after all that quarrel she says this, and, honestly it has me very worried, cause, she claimed she took them down, and then said she sold them? even after i told her to kindly take them down? and whats worse is, she still has reminders up on her alt for them
the fact she activated a dead account to sell them is down right...wrong...I am writing this beware because she still is trying to sell them even though i told her specifically not to, again, i do not like nor is my intent to slander her name, i just want people to be careful around her and that to check her story first before you believe, her, i regret not doing so in the first place but it wont happen again.
Back in July 2017 I applied for Dubmutt’s fursuit opening for a slot on their January-May 2018 queue. I wanted a fursuit head of my character Loki, he was to have magnetic eyelids, septum, and plugs. Everything seemed to be going well, I received an email accepting my commission and we moved forward from there. My suit was to be $920 with a $276 down payment.
July 14th, 2017 I received the invoice and July 24th I made the down payment of $276. On December 26th 2017 I finished paying the invoice, and was told swatches would be sent out soon and I’d get an update when work was started.
I reach out on February 2018 to see when swatches would be sent out as I was originally told beginning of December. I also wanted to see where I was at on the queue. Dubmutt told me swatches would be sent a month or so before starting and that I was scheduled for beginning of March. March 7th Dub reaches out to let me know they may need to cancel a few commissions while they focus on their health and that I will be updated. April 19th I reach out to dub out of curiosity of if my project was to be cancelled or completed. I was told mine was still scheduled.
A few months go by so I message Dub on August 15th, 2018 to see if there’s been any updates. I am told they are finishing up two other suits and they were hoping to get to mine soon.
January 8th, 2019 I reach out again to see if there was any progress. January 12th Dub replies to say they are finishing 3 suits and mine will be next, and to contact them through twitter from now on.
August 31st I message Dub on twitter since it’s been quite a while, I ask if there are any updates or even an estimate on when my suit would even be started. September 9th Dub posts a PSA to twitter stating that they will be leaving the fandom, but owed commissions will be done. I haven’t heard from Dub since January 2019.
At this point in time, I have received no word about my suit even being started.
Update: 09/20/19
So this happened a little bit after I started being more active on FurAffinity.
I will write the whole story at the end of the screenshots.
Its my first post on here so I'm sorry if the pictures are not in the right order.
They messaged me wanting to commission me.
They wanted to add me on Discord which we did. We added each other.
We discussed the first commission which wasnt a problem at all.
Also proof about them sending me their email for the invoice :
Im suspecting a dummy e-mail.
Proof that I sent them the first commission.
They quickly wanted to commission me more, which is completly fine by me.
So In total i had around 5 commissions done for them.
They promised me 160 USD.
I was going to bed.
Afterwards I tried to play with them since they added me on a video game. Their nickname ingame was Dumas, which ofc is also his main Account on Furrafinity. (Dumas~) (I got worried about my payment so I googled their name and thats how I found out.)
Fluffaroo82 is only their secondary account.
Here is the proof that they added me :
And now after all the commissions were done, me trying to play with them :
And thats how it ends. They slowly started ignoring me :
The last message was also sent on FA.
The only time they messaged me was to let me know their PC had an issue, which was a COMPLETE lie because they were playing the video game ( Im not going to name the game.) on their own. You can check the last few matches on certain websites for that. So their PC were completly okay. And even then. They couldnt contact me on Discord. FA was still an option.
And then I never heard from them ever again.
Now here is the full story :
I got a message from them on FA, asking for a Commission, which was completly fine - it supports me as an artist!
Quickly they told me what exactly they wanted and I finished the commission the same day - and thats when they wanted more and more without paying.
Since the art was related to a game we both were actually playing, I asked them for their Ingame name, which was Dumas. Now, since I asked around and also googled out of curiosity, I found out that Dumas~ is his main account on Furaffinity and I could alos see the same likeness in the art they had posted and the ones I got commissioned. ( Scraps, and some in the gallery.)
After I told them to pay me and that im closing my commissions for private reasons it started crumbling down.
I noticed first that they deleted me ingame. I messaged them asking basically " Why " and that " I thought we wanted to play together?"
They started ignoring me, but before that they made me feel "safe" by telling me that they had enaugh funds its just PayPal's fault.
So I was patient and gave them a week of a deadline but during that time I didnt even heard anything from them.
And here I am. They owe me 160USD worth of art.
Edit: 09/25/19
I've been paid!
This is my first time writing a PSA, and I really didn't want to have to do this, but the lack of communication or regard for commissioners leads me to believe it's necessary -- if only to warn others in the interest of protecting their assets.
I commissioned this artist on January 12th of this year, for two flat-colored pieces with a simple bg totaling $140 (transaction proof below).
After the initial back and forth regarding references and payment, during which they were very fast to respond to me, I was content to wait and left them to their queue. On March 16th, I politely asked for an update given that I hadn't heard from them.
There was no response, and I made another attempt on the 30th just in case they'd missed it. Finally, on April 20th, I decided the lack of reply was too uncomfortable to wait any longer, especially when they were still active on the twitter, stream, and tumblr accounts linked in their website. I filed a claim through PayPal a week after informing them of why I was doing it over both email and DeviantArt notes, since I don't have a twitter.
I finally got what seemed like an apologetic and acceptable response on the 22nd, seen here asking me to close the claims in exchange for wip images. To my relief, they were able to provide them.
My reply here. At this point, I was ready to close after seeing the very sketchy WIP images (NSFW, so they won't be posted here.) Please learn from my foolish mistake: if you ever feel the need to file a claim with paypal over a piece of artwork and consistently can't get a response, only close it once the work is finished. In retrospect, I was a pushover and I was way too ready to close the claim to avoid conflict.
The last communication I received from them was on April 22nd sending me a second WIP. I sent a request for a few small changes in response.
On June 8th, I sent another polite poke, followed by a more serious request on June 20th. I've gotten no response since.
It's now been over seven months with only minimal and dodgy communication on their end, and none of the promised art.
This is not a personal attack on @felixavenier , only an unfortunately necessary warning since they're a popular artist with a lot of commissioners. Please note that their ToS mentions frequent updates . Sadly, the impression I've been left with is that the only updates that will be given are if you threaten action via PayPal.
Beware
Written on September 11, 2019
Who: Ohmega Suit Studios/Ohm Protho/Ohmnog
When: November 9 2017 - 2019
(Still ongoing)
Where: ordered via Facebook messenger, other discussions via Twitter, Telegram, and via email
What: A pair of all blue, no claws or pawpads: handpaws, feetpaws, and artwork- headshot
Total amount: $231
-- most paid through friends and family
Things to note:
Ohm and I were friends at the time of the commission start, somewhere between it all we just fell through.
Ohm will be referred to by they/them/theirs out of respect for their choice of pronouns.
I understand the situation in which Ohm had injured their hand in 2017 and when they had to move out of their apartment in 2019 AZ due to AC and space issues.
I understand there was a period of time where Ohm's messaging on almost all social media outlets was really glitched out and communication would be faltered. Hence why I decided to reach out to multiple at a time.
I do not wish ill will towards them or their future, I really do wish and hope for Ohm to be successful in their endevours.
Why: Failure to show updates of any kind, failure to keep client (myself) up to date, failure to provide a queue, communication issues, poor business practices.
I would like to start off by saying, do not actively seek and harrass Ohm. This is an ordeal that is between the two of us, however, I am making this to make others aware of my situation and to warn others before possibly conducting business and/or trades. It has come to a point where I have to make this public in order to get some sort of confirmation, update and something set in stone from them.
Back in 2017 I had just started really getting into the furry fandom. I had met Ohm online via Facebook and we started off being pretty good friends. I was so amazed to see their work and how much potential they had. I supported them in all of their work, progress images in art and suit making. I really looked up to Ohm and was so excited to have a new friend.
Looking back at the screenshots, it seems as though I commissioned them for some artwork before we got to meet for the first time in person, also at my very first furcon. We talked about how our lives were and what we had planned for the future and I gifted them a very small badge. (I know the badge is irrelevant, but somewhere deep down I hope they still have it.)
After meeting up with them at AZFC 2017 (just a few days prior Ohm had an accident where their hand got cut by their glass window.) I had saved up enough to be able to commission them for a set of feetpaws; specifically sockpaws. I had made my payments pretty quickly, all under friends and family because I knew I could trust them. I knew that they were my friend. (This was before I knew to always send payment for commissions in business PayPal.)
I understood that I was going to be put at the bottom of the queue as there were others ahead of me. I wanted Ohm to feel comfortable knowing that I was going to be a reliable and understanding customer. If I remember correctly, a few people prior had either canceled commissions or asked for refunds from Ohm. I didn't want to cause anymore trouble or hassle than was needed.
I do recall Ohm having trouble making ends meet for the apartment rent and even groceries a lot of times. I thought it might be helpful to add on to my order, handpaws, and to even buy artwork from them too, which were both added on at a later date.
Throughout the whole process I did not have any knowledge of where I was on the queue, when my materials arrived, or when the sockpaws would even be started. The one time I did reach out to ask about it I was told that parts are not on the public queue because they would be done in-between bigger suit work. Ex: heads, bodysuits, etc.
I was very patient and still hopeful, yet a bit weary at the lack of communication. Then there came a point where whenever I talked about my commissions I was ghosted. I would see Ohm's profile say "Online" and message them at those times, but never got responses. Then there came a point where what I wrote was not seen. I gave it some time, since I knew the IMs for Ohm was kinda glitchy, but then hours became days, days became weeks, and then months.
Every chance I got to reach out to them it's always an, I'll get to you later. We can do it by x date. I'll be sure to get back to you. Deadlines came and went. Now here we are 3 years later
I see commission after commission being completed. Heads, bodysuits, handpaws and feetpaws, many artworks, yet I have no idea where I am on the queue. I have absolutely no idea if my items have even been started since 2017. Now, I see Ohm opening up again for more commissions once more.
I just want an honest answer, what happened to my order, to my items?
I know now I won't be able to get my money back. As much as I don't want to admit it, I don't think I'll ever get my hands, feet, and art from them at all either. I know now that we're not friends anymore too. And it sucks that it had to end this way.
I really wish the best for them, OhmegaSuitStudios can go far, but please Ohm, my once close friend, don't do this to anyone else. Don't let others wait for months, years even for a response on where they are on your queue. Leaving them wondering if you ever started on them. Making them feel like a burden to talk to you because the items have become the only thing to talk about.
So that's why I wrote this beware.
Be aware of what OhmegaSuitStudios, Ohmnog, Ohm Protho has done.
I hope this never happens to anyone else. I hope I'm not too late either…
Evidence:
Note: I included all of their WIPS/Updates channel to date for proof of no knowledge of my own order being worked on
Anything new will be added in the "new information" folder
**All personal email, names, and addresses are drawn over for our privacy and protection.
As of Sep 12, 2019 at 11:55 EST, I have been refunded in full. This beware will still stay up however as reference.
All new evidence is in the "new information" folder.
I can't believe it took almost 3 years for me to get refunded...
The incident happened shortly after I joined furaffinity. I was very naive and decided to unconditionally trust my first ever commissioner...
All the attached files must be read from the bottom. Pay attention to dates. Also sorry I'm not good at expressing my thoughts in english (｡･･｡)
Proof that the 1st commission was done:
Proof that the 2nd commission was done:
Discussing the 3rd commission:
proof that the 3rd commission was done
Before drawing it I asked about payment for the first 2 arts but Dumas wasn't very willing to pay
And this is me trying to get my money but constantly being ignored...
In the next image all the white is too personal where Dumas is yet again writes excuses why he can't pay
This is the last ever note he sent me claiming that I harass!!! him for demanding payment and threatening to contact paypal.
If you're just planning to start taking commissions please don't make my mistake of working without being paid first
What/beware type: disappearing abandoning with debts still owed, theft, leaving when they owe $670 usd
Details:
March 2018 I commissioned a sketch book commission from valleyhearts, February 2019 came and I asked about it and we agreed on a refund, it’s September and he has deactivated all his social accounts (furaffinity and toy house are still open but I m going to say they’re inactive) I messaged him on TH but haven’t gotten a reply
Emailed but haven’t gotten a reply
Done business before and hold out his part on art, but his abandoned online for now, with debts owing
Can’t do anything with paypal cause it’s over 180 days (tried)
Since I’m not able to do anything else (I’ve been recommend to do a small court claim but I don’t know how) so beware is really only thing I think I can do
Proof
(deviant art with proof of purchase and me sending $670)
Instagram (the agreed refund) I don’t know why he said $600 when it was $670?
his deactivated accounts
PayPal (payment sent)
BUYERS BEWARE!!! I can finally make this post as the bank closed the cases in my favor... AVOID THE MAKER SPLOOTSUITS! I commissioned them for a head and bodysuit at MFF last year, in the amount of $1340. They only communicated once every few months, and would never provide any WIPs or actual updates to progress! Finally, they tried saying they would deliver the head in person through an unnamed 'friend' at AC, on July 8th, nearly 8 MONTHS later! Still, they would not send any updates, and when the suit never arrived, they made excuses to get out of any blame. Finally, after trying to resolve with them (to no response), I had to go through my bank, a nearly 2 month process of not knowing whether my hard earned money would come back. SO PLEASE do not commission or buy from @ Splootsuits. They will more than likely do the same to you. I hate having to make a post like this, but I feel like it is necessary.
Above is the post I made onto my Twitter account, sharing this information before I learned of this website. I have attached a couple screenshots for this case. The two telegram screenshots are of the last few messages I sent to the seller. In addition is part of their excuse, their last message to me before their final loss of contact. In total, out of 8 months of waiting, I was only in contact for a total of 4 to 6 days interspersed within that timeframe.
Finally, the last image is from my bank, showing the completed credits back to my account after all of these issues. These credits were officially added back today (Sept. 8th), as they were provisional during the time of the investigation.
I opened this YCH for 2 slots scene [NSFW] http://www.furaffinity.net/view/31649056/
This person noted me they wanted to claim both slots with the other person.
The buyer replied giving me link to character's ref and email for PayPal invoice
I have received the payment and started working on the order.
On July 21st YCH had been already done and sent to both customers and was uploaded to my gallery. Also it shows that person had been read the note with the finished artwork. I didn't got any reply from this buyer, but since I had some similar not talkative customers, I assumed that everything is ok.
But just recently, on April 30th, I discovered an open dispute in PayPal from Fijipupper with the only description "they scammed me, sadly".
So I tried to contact Fijipupper using a messages in the dispute window and here through notes on the FA, but was ignored. After turning to PayPal, the case, unfortunately, was not closed in my favor.
(Sorry for the bad quality, the schreenshot was made via phone)
All of this has really stressed me out now.
I used to get a case in PP before, but after talking with the customer everything was peacefully decided and closed. But seems not this time.
In any case, I want to warn other artists to be really careful receiving orders from this person.
