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  • Beware: Red_Avenier/RedTsuyoku


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    • Who: Red_Avenier, RedTsuyoku
      Where: https://twitter.com/RedTsuyoku
      When: 09/11/2022
      What: Commission



    September 11, 2022

    I reached out to the artist inquiring about a commission to be done by the end of September (biceptember theme). We eventually agreed to a 2 character, shaded, full body commission for $105. 

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    September 12-14

    At the time, I was working nights so spent most of the daytime sleeping but noticed that the artist started to become pushy for the details. I ended up getting the details to them on the morning of Sep 14 after work. I noticed the price was increased to $120 but let it go thinking maybe the descriptions made it more intricate. I sent in the payment at this time and they confirmed receipt. 

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    At this point I let the artist be to focus on their work. 

     

    September 30, 2022

    I reached out to the artist to inquire about the status of the commission as September was almost over. I got no reply until October 18 and was taken aback that they apparently didn't realize I had a commission with them. I corrected them that I had already paid, and noted this as a major red flag, especially the note about needing money. 

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    December 18, 2022

    I reached out again, growing frustrated that this artist was making no effort to update me on status. 

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    I received additional excuses. While I am lenient on extenuating circumstances, the artist never took the initiative to notify me. It was always me reaching out because of long periods of silence. 

     

    January 26, 2023

    The straw that broke the camel's back was when I saw the artist open slots for YCH, which they apparently filled out. I immediately messaged them, wondering what was going on with my commission. 

     

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    At this point I was alerted to this artist being a scammer from mutuals and fellow commissioners and I immediately requested a refund. 

     

    February 4, 2023

    Receiving no reply, I issued my ultimatum. Unfortunately, at this point I realized I sent the money on PayPal using thr "friends and family" feature on accident, rendering unable to charge back. 

    It is now March 12 and I have gotten zero replies back. The artist posts occasionally on their Twitter, completely ignoring my DMs. I may have to chalk this up to a loss of the almost $130 total. 

    Again, I am very lenient when it comes to extenuating circumstances but I expect the artist to keep me updated. This is a business transaction, and one that has already been paid. I have had other artists in similar situations and they kept me up to date and even issued full refunds when they couldn't finish the piece. In this case I have not received even a WIP, and only excuses. 

    I urge any potential commissioners to avoid this artist. 

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