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Baracca

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:01 am

So sorry you had a bad experience with those people. I no longer set my title to master either, but somehow that doesn't seem to stop people from asking me "Are you master tailor?" and being a wuss, I always say yes! If they start requesting things I let them know I am doing other things at the moment and would be happy to get an email from them detailing what they would like etc ... works 50% of the time!

The other 50% (and this happened all in the last 2 weeks and cracks me right up)goes something like ....

1) I want a jacket ..... now starts the 10 emails back & forth pulling info out and vague descriptions trying to figure exactly what they want.

2) 'I need it now' ... 'Sorry I'm tied up at the moment' ... 'Well fine then I'll just get it from another tailor who ISN'T too busy' ... *thinks to self good luck with that* ... several hours later or next morning receives email.

3) 'Can you make me some clothes?' ... 'Yes, what would you like?' ... 'I want to dress up like a storm trooper so make me a stormtrooper costume.' ... ' I can't make that. I think you're thinking of the Clone Armor and that's a quest.' ... /sarcarm 'I know it's armor, but I don't want armor, I just want regular clothing that looks like it for Halloween!' ... 'There's no such thing hun.' ... 'Well you're not much of a tailor are you!' *idiot runs off, I laugh & shake my head*

4) 'I want such and such an item' ... 'I can't make that sorry, it's not craftable in game yet.' ... 'Why?' *takes deep breath before replying* 'I don't know, you'll have to ask the dev's sugar' at least X5 this week alone

There's more of them but I haven't had my 2nd cup of coffee to kick them all in yet, but hope these made you laugh

Sere

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Karriath

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:18 am

#15

Sheesh and people wonder why one stays AFK a lot when they do find a tailor.

I hate when someone wants me to meet them.

I tell them they want the clothes not me, if they want them they can come to me.

I do no do custom "tell" orders. I always ask for it to be mailed to me, cause "Tell Hell" never ends and it will get lost.

I prefer not to do custom BE Orders because I get tired of trying to explain over and over how BE works.

I have eventyped up a generic letter I sent to myself about BE with a link to this site.(I forward on)

Most are lazy and do not want to take the time to come here. If they have to do anything on their part it's too much trouble.

Fine! Please go bother another tailor!

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NJ62

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:35 am

#16

My secret is that I now only do on-the-spot orders in the roleplay cantina. Roleplayers are very generous and know exactly what they want. They are a dream to work with.

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Lrae-Vai

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:51 am

#17

NJ62 wrote:
My secret is that I now only do on-the-spot orders in the roleplay cantina. Roleplayers are very generous and know exactly what they want. They are a dream to work with.

Ahh nice Jess -- never thought of that. We have one group of entertainers who roleplay on Naritus...

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IntelSpecialist

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:53 am

#18

I have been a Master Tailor for almost a year now. It was the first profession I acquired and I pledged to my guildmates never to give it up. lol Over time, after experiencing the good and badin the Tailor profession, I have my own philosophy.

1) I keep 3 vendors fully stocked (BE clothing, Every Day Wear, and Field and Stream wear) with items. Some popular items and other items that you may not normally see but "someone" out there may want to buy. I take great pride in these vendors and I keep my prices fairly low so all can enjoy the best clothing I have to offer.

2) I send a thank you email to every customer that purchases my clothing. Letting them know that I do take special orders if they did not find something that they wanted. And just to say Thank You! :}

3) I do not put my Tailor tag up due to the fact that I get enough business without it.

4) When I get an email or in-person request for clothing, I do my best to accomodate as soon as possible. I keep a small amount of supplies with me at all times just in case there is an emergency call for clothing! lol I do not set prices for custom or on the spot orders. Although this might seem foolish, I find that I make more money by not doing this.I also give them a friendly reminder that tips are appreciated for my time and resources. Those that tip 50k for one shirt far outway those that tip 500.

5)I always listen! It is amazing how you can get business just by listening to people around you, especially in the Cantina's. I get a lot of business just by people saying, "wow, great outfit..where did you get it?". I take pride in saying, "I made it myself.....is there something I can make you?"

Yes, you will get that occassional annoying customer, but have faith! There are many out there that will appreciate your knowledge, expertise, and smiling face!

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Parody

Mon Oct 10, 2005 1:58 pm

#19

I've been wearing Uniform Marshal lately, though usually I run around as Master Tailor.

When I do get people asking about clothes, I try to tell them the price up front. Amazingly, not too many people complain. (I'm pretty high for our server since I'm still using Nivea's pricelist!

Otherwise, don't let the idiots bother you. The vast majority of customers appreciate it when you spend time on them.

Alcen Eiron, Tailor Extraordinaire
Your Master Tailor from August 7, 2003 - November 27, 2005
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Karriath

Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:51 pm

#20

I used to hang out in Coronet and sew for the general public.

Iusually just depend on my vendors. I keep them fully stocked at all times, so I am usually busy restocking those when I am on.

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TheNola

Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:54 pm

#21

Karriath wrote:

I hate when someone wants me to meet them.

I tell them they want the clothes not me, if they want them they can come to me.

Yeah, my views the same.

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Saera

Tue Oct 11, 2005 1:59 am

#22

95% of the time I am online.. I am in my shop restocking and have my tag up. So if I get a tell for an item I usually just have them come to my shop. I never meet them, they have to meet me. I don't carry around a ton of supplies, I keep them in my shop. Usually what they want is on my vendors already, I double check and tell them if it is.

I've rarely had anyone not pay or complain about my prices, if they do complain it's usually to tell me I'm too cheap..when I'm not really...somethings are, but some are not.

I happily do custom orders, and or custom fittings.For Ithorians, and those who don't know what they want I often send them to TKFashions, that site is a lifesaver! Once you get them to use TKFashions, they will often refer to it for future custom orders.

I love being a tailor, headaches and all, it makes me feel great to overhear someone in my shop compliment the selection or telling their friends they look great.

L'yka Esce
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g0nzo

Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:43 am

#23

I have been a tailor for 2 years now, and I have to say I STILL love doing it. I try to never take off my master tag, and I make myself searchable whenever I'm in cities (if I remember).

I've had my share of the annoying customers who ask for 'something cool, you decide' and then don't like anything I've made. I found a way to stop that tho...When they ask for something cool, I tell them, "I think pink hawtpants are super cool" and then they either laugh and get a pair, or they give me more input on what they want.

I've actually switched to mainly custom orders because I have so much fun doing it. I've found that when I'm busy hunting, I can tell people that, and either they come to me, or wait until I take a break. Since I'm not worried about where my next credit is going to come from, I don't worry about the 'runners'. I do usually get paid in tips more than enough to make up for the few that stiff me.If I am having them try on an outfit, I'll trade it to them, or put it on myself so they can see the colors, otherwise I wait until I get the email/tip before doing the accept.

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