My Worst Crochet Client
She was my dormitory mate in senior high school.I wouldn’t say we were friends,more like acquaintances. After I started my crocheting business,she would randomly reach out to me to make an order and when it was time for payment,she would be no where to be found. My terms and conditions was 50% payment before I start your order and the remaining payment after I send you pictures of your work.Then after receiving the remaining payment, I deliver your order.For about three times,she placed orders and never made paid payment. I also never really took her serious until one day,she surprisingly she made payment.
She told me she wanted them very big so I did exactly that. Afterwards,I sent her pictures and she was so happy. I requested for the rest of the payment and she ignored me.I wasn’t bothered because I had already taken the payment for the materials I used and the remaining payment was for my workmanship.
A week went by and I still hadn’t heard from her so I texted her again only for her to tell me “her boyfriend said he wanted her to order something revealing so I should try and do something about it”.
What?!First of all,any crocheter that has made a bralette knows what that meant. It meant I would have to undo everything and reduce the bra cups since she initially wanted them bigger.
I exercised patient and did what she wanted.I sent her pictures and just like the first time she was happy about it.I asked for payment and she ignored me again.At this point I decided not to mind her anymore.
One day,I had a surprise bank alert from her with a command to deliver her order in the next hour.I wasn’t home,I had travelled to a different city for a wedding so I explained the situation to her.
Just about five minutes after my call with her, I had a call from an unknown number, only for me to answer and hear all manner of insults and threats from a guy who claimed to be her boyfriend. He asked me to either deliver the order in the next hour or refund his girlfriend’s money.I was really scared but thankfully my mom was around and asked me not to worry.
When I returned back from my trip,I asked a rider to deliver her order. She received her package ,tried them on and sent me pictures which surprised me because this was the same person who sent her boyfriend to threaten me.
Days later, she tried making another order and I told her I was fully booked.That was the last time I heard from her.
Needlework business is one of the businesses you would need an ocean of patience to manage. I’m sure you’ve also experienced something similar ,please don’t hesitate to share.Thank you for your time.
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STOPJeeez that’s one hell of an order. I’m happy everything got sorted
Yes ,I was happy too.
Different kind of people everywhere. We just have to mingle with them 😂. Crazy enough she really tried to tamper with your temper. But I see you are cool lady. But next time business is business. And payment validates order. Try to be more strict.
Me I want to see those pictures of her oo.
Tamper with my temper😂😂😂
Yes sir.
I deleted everything of hers o😂😂😂
Nop. Bad energy far away!! 😂
Exactly sir 😂
Some people can be funny sha, crocheting that takes time to make even drains strength, she did you dirty though, as for the boyfriend he is a knot case, they will break up🙃🙃🥰
You know right.
I won’t be surprised if they end up breaking up I even want that 😂😂😂
I admire your patience as you took the situation, I am glad that everything was resolved, the truth is we do not know people, they can change their temperament very quickly, your fabric was beautiful, I congratulate you, happy day.
Yes people can change
Thank you so much and have a happy day too
I only do sewing or knitting for people who treat me like a professional. Save your effort for good customers. !BBH
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Yes I totally agree
Thank you so much for this.
Wow, you have a lot of patience my dear... and it's a nice attribute especially when dealing with humans of varieties of characters..lolz
Just imagine the drama, what a heck!
No one should make you stop this skill
Just apply wisdom while dealing with people
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Yes, the skill comes with patience 😂
Thank you so much for the suggestion too.
I'm surprised you didn't give her a piece of your mind
Oh no😂
You are really patient to have put up with her for so long sha
I know right
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You are really patient to have put up with her for so long sha
There are bad clients in anything you sell, I currently work for a company that offers internet service and the people are really very rude too, if you work in sales you have to be very patient, never stop doing something you like because of a bad client you do very nice things :3.
Thank you☺️
I would have given the refund then told her I was booked a year in advance.
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That’s a great one😂😂
Wait. At what point did you call the police. I feel you ommitted that. With all that frustration, you didn't? Pleasseee, you can be pretty calm and patient. Surely, I would never go into business with such a person. Two of them are ment, the stoopid gal and boy.
But wait oh...You're actually really skilled with crocheting oh. I would have placed an order (don't worry, I am a very lovely customer), but I stopped wearing bras last year. What other things can a gentleman like myself, you know, have you make?
😂😂😂😂you stopped wearing bras last year?
I can make shirts for men too.
Some clients can be very funny, they will make it impossible for you deal with others on trust.They don't care how you feel or how their actions will affect your business.I am currently dealing with one
I’m sorry about that
That's business for you,one has to learn how to manage different clients with the things they put up.