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Ianthe
08-14-2015, 05:45 AM
Hi everyone, I'm not sure if this had been brought up in an older thread, but about how long after ordering did you guys wait before receiving your tails? I'd be really glad to know, thanks in advance for your help! :D

Mermaid Kelda
08-14-2015, 07:55 AM
I don't remember how long I waited, but you'd probably do well to look through the most recent pages of this thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4903-Finfolk-Productions-anyone-ordered-a-tail-from-them-I-just-did

Ianthe
08-14-2015, 08:29 AM
okay, thanks! :)

Sherielle
08-14-2015, 03:09 PM
As I understand it, they aren't taking anymore orders at this time

Mermaid Lorelei
08-14-2015, 03:31 PM
Correct, orders are currently closed as they switch to a partially custom, partially premade tails system.

Ianthe
08-15-2015, 04:39 AM
Yep, I had seen the update on Facebook. I'm not planning on buying a tail from them at the moment, just curious ;) will help in future plans. But thanks for your help!

Mermaid Riia
09-02-2015, 12:25 AM
Waited for over 12 months. Heard that's pretty close to what people need to wait nowdays

Mermaidhunter
09-24-2015, 12:44 AM
Just hit my 18th month on the 19th and now working towards 19 months since my initial payment. My production month was April but I told the girls to take their time as I did not need it til mid-July.
My last communication with them was back in April where they said they were currently constructing my tail and would have pictures in a few days....... so far nothing.
The only picture i have received was back in August 2014 when they were working on my custom fluke.

Needless to say I am getting a little concerned as others who placed their orders after mine have already received theirs.

Ianthe
09-24-2015, 05:22 AM
Wow, that is a very long wait! have you tried contacting them by facebook or email? I should think that you'd deserve some progress pictures of your tail.

Mermaidhunter
09-24-2015, 07:11 AM
Email but I am thinking that perhaps I need to try Facebook either with a post or messenger.

MermaidShannon
09-24-2015, 10:36 AM
Oh dear.


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Mermaidhunter
09-24-2015, 10:13 PM
Just heard from Bryn and they said they will be working on it full steam and sending pictures and hope to be shipping in the next week or two.
Fingers crossed.......

Ianthe
09-25-2015, 02:08 AM
All the best, mermaidhunter! I'm sure your tail will look amazing!

Mermaidhunter
10-19-2015, 11:35 PM
Happy anniversary!!!!! 19 months

Ianthe
10-20-2015, 03:15 AM
Eagerly awaiting news about your tail :) hope you'll hear from them soon!

Spindrift
10-20-2015, 09:07 AM
Wow, is that the longest reported wait time by them so far?

AniaR
10-20-2015, 10:49 AM
I think Marla s has been waiting a while too. Her tail didn't quite work out on first try with some experimental stuff

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Mermaidhunter
11-19-2015, 12:17 AM
Ding ding ding ding
20 months!!!

Keiris
11-19-2015, 01:06 AM
20 MONTHS??!!!! REDICULOUS!!!!!!!! Very Poor Business Practice...especially considering they told you it would be shipped out in a "week or two" when you spoke to them in September! Hopefully, it will arrive before Christmas and will have been worth the wait. Good luck.

Tom Cardwell
11-19-2015, 03:02 AM
Oh my, victims of their own success.
I hoped they brought on some people to handle the emails/messages so they could concentrate fully on their craft.

Ianthe
11-19-2015, 03:32 AM
Goodness, 20 months! you are very patient, mermaidhunter. Though I think they did mention that they had taken a one week break from studio work while hosting a friend. Have they contacted you further?

Mermaidhunter
11-19-2015, 07:00 AM
Nope, no contact since the one back in September :(

Tom Cardwell
11-19-2015, 06:15 PM
Modified rush charges for high demand tail makers.
180 day rush = $10K (double the max tail cost)......90 day rush = $20k no matter if its a base tail or decked out......30 day rush = $40k
Every time a rush order bumps everyone, we all get a $10-$20 credit distributed from the hefty rush fee.

Ianthe
11-19-2015, 10:36 PM
I don't think Finfolk's rush charges are that high; for example, their 30 day delivery is priced at an additional $1,000. Mermaidhunter, I wish you all the best in your wait!

Mermaid Wesley
11-19-2015, 10:39 PM
They're not that high, but I think that would be a good idea


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Merman Arion
11-20-2015, 12:55 AM
Normally Finfolks rush fees are 400$.

Madison MerFaerie
11-20-2015, 02:01 AM
Nope, no contact since the one back in September :(

I was interested in a Finfolk seaweed top and emailed them at the beginning of the summer. MONTHS later in September they replied saying they could make the top for me but didn't give me any more information. I replied that I was ready to pay and would do so as soon as they sent me an invoice. They never replied.

It sucks to feel that hope and then get ghosted. I ended up getting a top elsewhere.

I'll probably be in the market for a new tail next year and I would love to have it be from Finfolk or Merbella. Finfolk would be my #1 choice, but this experience kind of turned me off of them. I know I could do a year-long wait for a tail but I'm not sure I could deal with extremely limited communication. Especially if it occurs after you've paid large sums of money for a tail. Especially when there are other great tailmakers out there who are improving their skills with every new tail they make, have faster turnaround, and excellent communication.

Tom Cardwell
11-20-2015, 07:43 AM
Umm, the reason I posted super high rush rates because their current rush rates are BOGUS.
I know people that have paid rush and didn't get their tail for that rush fee. *shrug*
If someone will drop $40k/$20k/$10k for a 30/90/180 day rush, guarantee it.

Sherielle
11-20-2015, 09:51 AM
At one point, Finfolk was top on my list for a custom tail. At one time, they were super speedy with their work. Unfortunately, even though I'm pretty sure they or Merbellas would make the most magnificent creation, I wouldn't stand the year plus wait.
Honestly, I'm sort of dreading when the current mermaid craze bubble bursts and all these tailmakers start losing business when mermaids are no longer the current in thing.

AniaR
11-20-2015, 10:11 AM
20 months is a long time to wait. But with people like finfolk and Raven there's usually always a reason. They don't just scam people. Raven was telling me about her longest orders and why they take so long and it makes perfect sense.

Often a tail is ready by a deadline too, but then people make changed and it delays them.

I know everyone wants more communication but it isn't standard in other expensive customized fields. If you go with people who are top of the line you're going to wait and likely have little communication because they're busy making things.

Since finfolk stopped taking custom orders I expect they'll start catching up. I'm not trying to invalidate waiting 20 months because damn, that is a long time. I'm not a finfolk customer and have nothing to gain by defending them. I just know from when I socially speak with the girls that they work their butts off.

Everyone always thinks they know how to run a tail making business better than the tail makers. But every successful tail maker ive seen runs into the same issues despite all these genius solutions ;)

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Mermaidhunter
11-20-2015, 01:10 PM
Well it must be me because I have a record for purchasing custom made items and either never getting them, long delivery times and/or no communication. For example:

Mermaid tail by Adam Martin: 8+ years STILL waiting, LOL
Indiana Jones fedora: 2 hats ordered and paid for: 7 years. No communication or updates yet he will respond if you place a new, higher priced order.
Jack Sparrow pistol: 3 years... more my fault as I am trying to get a sideplate made which is now 18 months
Gandalf custom costume: 8 months. Sporadic communication.

Not a great track record. 20 months is nothing compared to others but I am getting a bit concerned.

Mermaid Alea
11-20-2015, 01:25 PM
When considering getting a silicone tail you have to just put up with the wait time if you are set on buying from Finfolk or Merbellas. If you want a shorter wait time and more communication you can go with a newer tailmaker who will be less likely to be so swamped with tail orders and thus they will probably be able to communicate with you more and finish your tail sooner. Of course the downside to this is, there are plenty of reviews that Finfolk and Merbella tails are of great quality and the wait was worth it. Newer tailmakers generally don't have the same years of experience and amount of reviews.

I haven't bought anything from a tailmaker yet, but I can imagine that paying a lot of money and waiting a year or more gets very stressful and I am sure that you begin to wonder if they forgot about you when there is hardly any communication. You just have to wait as patiently as you can and find reassurance in the others who have ordered from them and are happy customers and say that the wait paid off.

Mermaid Octavia
11-23-2015, 03:48 PM
Hey Mermaidhunter, I saw your post and had to chime in.

Getting an answer from Finfolk was like pulling teeth with regards to not only my tail, but asking for adjustments. I ended up giving up on sending the tail back to them for adjustments since they simply would not answer me (and seemed to be favoring another FF mer with regards to taking in her tail but not mine?) It definitely put me off from getting another tail from them in the future.

I do know they're very hard-working ladies but that doesn't make the wait time any easier. I'm very sorry you're having to deal with this, MH. /hug hug hug

Is it possible to message them once every 10-14 days asking for an update?

Mermaidhunter
11-23-2015, 11:15 PM
Hi Mermaid Octavia,

Thanks for writing and providing some insight.
Last time I wrote to them it took a couple of tries before I got that response that they would be working full steam on my tail...... back in September.
Being the holidays I am guessing that I'll hit 21 months (BLACKJACK!!) before I hear something definite with pictures, lol.

Thanks for the hugga hugga huggas :-)

If I don't hear anything before the holidays I'll probably start messaging them every week

MH

Mermaidhunter
12-19-2015, 04:55 PM
21.... BLACKJACK!!!

SeaNymph
12-20-2015, 04:28 AM
Did you have contact with them since September, mermaidhunter?

Mermaidhunter
12-20-2015, 02:38 PM
I've written twice but heard nothing back and sent a message through FB. Will be writing once a week once the holidays are done though.

AniaR
12-20-2015, 10:34 PM
I heard from them when I let them know I posted about them, that they were mostly done your tail. Hope that helps? Not an official statement but I did ask.

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Mermaidhunter
12-21-2015, 07:50 PM
Thanks for inquiring AniaR..... would be nice to see some progress pictures especially if they are almost done so I can at least see if the colors are what I asked for.

AniaR
12-21-2015, 09:26 PM
I think they were mostly done with assembling I'm not sure about painting. They just happened to mention it briefly. Not an official statement!

Mermaidhunter
01-29-2016, 10:32 AM
Pretty quiet here.
Anybody get an updated production schedule yet on their tail????

Mermaid Lorelei
01-29-2016, 12:11 PM
I'm still waiting on my top. I got my tail back in August and was supposed to get my top at the same time. -sighs-

Tom Cardwell
01-29-2016, 06:08 PM
Nothing yet. I know I'm in the big batch of post merfest Jan 2015 orders. If I see Christian post something, I'll be not to far behind. No biggie right now for me, life pulled up with a truckload of lemons, so I'm super busy making Lemonaid.

Mermaidhunter
02-15-2016, 12:55 PM
Been about three weeks now since the twins said they would have a new production schedule for everyone that has paid for a tail.
Has anyone gotten their new schedule date yet?

Tom Cardwell
02-15-2016, 09:41 PM
Nothing yet. Just waiting to see them make their #1 clients tail though he has been very destructive in the mer community this past year.

Mermaidhunter
02-18-2016, 04:10 PM
Well, in less than 8 hours it will officially have been 23 months since I placed my initial order and payment and 18 months since the one and only update photo received on my fluke........ *sigh*

lynsea
02-18-2016, 09:40 PM
Well, in less than 8 hours it will officially have been 23 months since I placed my initial order and payment and 18 months since the one and only update photo received on my fluke........ *sigh*

Ok, I'm as much enamored by their work as anyone else but that is absolutely ridiculous customer service.

Mermaidhunter
03-19-2016, 02:21 AM
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

Today officially marks my 2 year anniversary of placing my initial order.......... and no end in site........

Mermaid Lily_Pad
03-20-2016, 09:59 AM
Okay, I'm confused. If silicon has a very short "stick too" lifetime, aka once you start working with it you have to keep working until it's done or it will lose the ability to accept paint, or anything else then how could you have seen the fluke yet not have a tail when technically should have been done because of time restraints? Do I make sense? Were they working on a new fluke type in clay, or one of their flukes in silicon?

I sent them a message in November I believe to ask about ordering a tail and never heard back so I went with MerNation instead and a month later was swimming in my new tail. I love Finfolk. Their work is gorgeous but is it worth waiting years for?

PearlieMae
03-20-2016, 10:23 AM
The best result for adhering silicone to silicone is a short time, but it's been my experience that the working time is a lot more flexible than that. Not sure about painted silicone, myself, whether or not thinned silicone used for painting acts differently.

Madison MerFaerie
03-20-2016, 10:26 AM
omg Hunter....I'm in disbelief. That is such a long time, and to only have the one update..... Your patience is really something to be admired because I would be completely and totally losing my mind.

I'm not pointing fingers here because I'm aware that I do not have enough information. I'd just wondering what their production list looks like... Some well-known clients have gotten tails recently (Sirena, Hyli, Eden, Arizona Ren Faire) and I'm wondering if those clients or any of their other clients have had a wait similar to yours... Maybe they paid rush fees? Did you pay a rush fee?

I know that they are busy busy busy making tails, but it might not be a bad idea to hire someone to handle their correspondence so that people aren't dropping thousands of dollars only to wait years with no updates.

AniaR
03-20-2016, 10:33 AM
I know they had to take a few days off for some stuff over this weekend (not to give an excuse, just giving context) They *did* have an assistant (Alicia Ward) and she kinda just disappeared on them without warning (now we know why) and it was so close to their move they couldn't get someone new in time.

But yeah two years is a crazy wait! I know there's a few merbellas clients edging that far as well but for specific reasons (such as Tia's elaborate design that required a lot of testing first)

Hopefully you hear something soon!

Mermaidhunter
03-21-2016, 12:08 AM
omg Hunter....I'm in disbelief. That is such a long time, and to only have the one update..... Your patience is really something to be admired because I would be completely and totally losing my mind.

I'm not pointing fingers here because I'm aware that I do not have enough information. I'd just wondering what their production list looks like... Some well-known clients have gotten tails recently (Sirena, Hyli, Eden, Arizona Ren Faire) and I'm wondering if those clients or any of their other clients have had a wait similar to yours... Maybe they paid rush fees? Did you pay a rush fee?

I guess I am more understanding and forgiving than most..... I am still waiting on two Indiana Jones fedoras and that has been since 2008 (8 years now)
To answer your question I did not pay a rush fee.

I have heard from the girls today so I am going to leave things at that for now and hope for the best. :thumbs up:

AniaR
03-21-2016, 12:21 AM
Thats good, glad you heard from them :)

Mermaidhunter
04-19-2016, 12:03 AM
*ding* 25 months....... but at least I finally got a progress pic :-)

AniaR
04-19-2016, 01:30 PM
Glad to hear it!

Jake
04-20-2016, 01:25 AM
*ding* 25 months....... but at least I finally got a progress pic :-)

Was it the blue and black one they posted on Instagram?

Mermaidhunter
04-20-2016, 11:36 AM
Was it the blue and black one they posted on Instagram?

No, the one picture I got was of it unpainted.
And mine will be greens and white with some red........ another freshwater fish style like the bass one was.

Jake
04-20-2016, 01:08 PM
No, the one picture I got was of it unpainted.
And mine will be greens and white with some red........ another freshwater fish style like the bass one was.

That sounds like it'll look awesome. Did they give you any idea when it will be done?

Mermaidhunter
04-21-2016, 10:58 AM
They said they had hoped to ship at the end of March :confused:

No date yet.......

Mermaidhunter
05-19-2016, 11:00 PM
26!
26!
26!

The_MermaidBrianna
05-20-2016, 12:15 AM
I cannot believe you have had to wait over two years, and your tail isnt even complete. Im so sorry to hear. I really hope they get you that tail by the end of THIS MONTH! Im glad i found out about this wait time before ordering my tail from them... definitally going with mernation now!

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Tom Cardwell
05-20-2016, 02:55 AM
I'm at 1 yr , 3 months since deposit.
I'm betting the rush money started ramping up this month for Mermaids needing their tails for summer gigs or retreats. No hurry, good things come to those who wait. I know I got antsy last year *shrug* who doesn't.

LouLouBelle
05-20-2016, 08:47 AM
Mermaidhunter - I'm in awe of your crazy level of patience! I really hope it's worth it in the end!


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Mermaidhunter
05-20-2016, 11:18 AM
Well, it is starting to wear thin right now.......

The_MermaidBrianna
06-06-2016, 11:36 PM
Any update on the tail!?!

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Mermaid Lorelei
06-07-2016, 12:41 PM
Still waiting on my top. I know it's not as extreme as a tail, but it's still frustrating. I've been told for months now that it will be mailed out the next day, so I'm not sure what's up.

LouLouBelle
06-07-2016, 12:49 PM
I know another Finfolk mermaid who's been waiting on a top for ages. Apparently they've told her it was finished, then she's been told it's not even started... And this has been going on for ages. Doesn't sound like they're very honest with their customers, which is such a shame because the tails are gorgeous and look really good quality too.


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The_MermaidBrianna
06-07-2016, 12:58 PM
I really wanted to buy my tail from them because of how gorgeous they are. But from what i heard. Its not worth it! Im going to go through mernation now! Ive heard nothing but good things from their customers!

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Mermaidhunter
06-07-2016, 03:27 PM
The last update I got with a picture was back on April 8, fluke and scales added but no fins yet or painting.
I got another update 2 days ago stating that they were working away and should have paint updates soon........

Sea_Angel_Rusalka
06-07-2016, 05:16 PM
I know its cruel, but you might want to bring up contracts with them. They should be giving you updates (I would ask for photo updates monthly or honesty about where you are on the wait list) at this point! It sounds like they need to be put on hold in the ordering for a while.

Mermaidhunter
06-19-2016, 03:49 PM
BEHOLD!!!!!!!
THE 27TH MONTH HATH ARRIVED!!!! :jawdrop:

Mermaid Lorelei
06-19-2016, 04:20 PM
*hugs* Sorry about that mermaidhunter.

Mermaidhunter
06-19-2016, 04:47 PM
eh, I am use to it....... I just love announcing a new month, LOL

Now what did Dory say?
"Just keep waiting........ just keep waiting......."

Talia
06-19-2016, 06:29 PM
I am sorry you are going through this, Mermaidhunter :(

A waiting period of 27 months is ridiculous. Specially if other people ordered after you and already got their tails.

Keiris
06-19-2016, 10:38 PM
Absolutely the WORST business FAIL I have ever seen! Take someone's money for 2 1/2 YEARS with no result, little communication, no reduction in price. You can have a multi million dollar home built quicker than that! I'm a very successful artist and businessman. I understand precise detail work and being a perfectionist. However, if I had pulled this on one of my commissions I would have had lawsuits out the yingyang. This makes no sense to me at all, regardless of moving their location, especially if lots of people are getting their tails who placed orders after you. I mean, what if something tragic happened to you within all this time? You certainly have the patience of Job, MermaidHunter.

PearlieMae
06-22-2016, 01:17 AM
That will never happen. The way they run their business is, for better or worse, their business.

AniaR
06-22-2016, 11:38 AM
Raven has people waiting that long too.

Jeronposted
06-27-2016, 12:36 AM
It's been over two months since I last heard from them.

Jonny
06-27-2016, 06:12 AM
27 months?!?!?!? :jawdrop: Your patience is something to be admired :)

LouLouBelle
06-27-2016, 08:05 AM
I completely agree with Keiris.

I know tail makers tend to be in high demand hence long waiting times, but the way they're fulfilling so many other orders that were placed after yours just isn't right. They should be apologising profusely and offering some form of compensation. I'd be tempted to double check your measures as well and update them if they've changed at all.

Being honest, I wouldn't be happy about paying that amount of money up front and then waiting that sort of time. It seems like once they've got your money, they don't care so much about the customer any more. If I were buying a tail I'd be much happier paying a deposit to cover material costs and then completing the payment when the tail is complete. To me, anyway, that would seem a lot fairer and less stressful for the client. I realise most tails makers take the whole payment up front, hence the reason they can get away with this so easily, but it does annoy me.


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Merman Arion
06-27-2016, 11:51 AM
I'm gonna say this :

Most of the reasons why there is a huge delay are because of the clients themselves.

But that's just my opinion. And besides, we don't know what really went between Finfolk and Mermaidhunter.




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AniaR
06-27-2016, 12:07 PM
yeah, raven has clients waiting that long and while people will complain on the forum, when I hear the other side, it makes a hell of a lot of sense- I have a hard time biting my tongue. The tricky thing is, a tail maker cant really come on the forum and explain their side without risk of confidentiality issues, infringing on their OWN rights, causing issues for other clients.

Finfolk are literally one of the top reptuable companies out there. No one but the client is in a position to ask for any information. Let alone demand it. Please keep in mind you only get one side of the story.

And this is not to put down this merman in particular. Some of the people complaining in here waiting for things are my friends. But in GENERAL I just want people to remember that clients are very capable of being two faced or lying and it happens waaaaay more than you realize. The forum is OFTEN misued as a way to manipulate the participants into putting pressure on a tail maker, when in reality, all it does is add extra stress because they can't go any faster.

there are numerous reasons that are all valid why some clients might get their tails out ahead. So many people got tails before Tia Michelle, but for Tia's tail, raven had to totally re-do entire molds, styles, and TEST brand new features that she is INNOVATING for Tia. Ontop of a regular work load, that shit takes time.

so just before you get the pitchforks, let's remember, finfolk aren't mertailor and haven't scammed anyone yet- right?

LouLouBelle
06-27-2016, 02:19 PM
Fair point! If there are valid reasons that this one tail has taken so much longer, then fair enough. If not, then we can sharpen the pitchforks. (Just kidding!) But in all seriousness, they really should be hanging their heads in shame if they don't have a good reason for putting that tail off for so long.

They maybe haven't scammed anyone as such, but I do know one mer who's been waiting for well over a year on a top (which has long been fully paid) and has been told on one occasion it was done and ready to ship, then was told afterwards that it wasn't done at all... And that's definitely really bad business practice, and they haven't been entirely honest in that case.

It does seem such a shame, as their tail are absolutely stunning and the one I've seen in person is really well made and has lasted well. I absolutely adore their work and could quite happily sit and spend ages just browsing through their Instagram.

Whatever the reasons are, I hope everyone who's waiting on a tail gets what they're dreaming of and feels it was worth the wait.


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AniaR
06-27-2016, 03:21 PM
. And that's definitely really bad business practice, and they haven't been entirely honest in that case.

I know that whole situation from both sides, I don't think it's a case of being dishonest, but getting people mixed up and forgetting one of them by accident. which will happen. they are human. I hope the person gets their top soon :)

Mermaid Lorelei
06-27-2016, 03:22 PM
My top is in the mail!

AniaR
06-27-2016, 03:23 PM
woowhoo!!!

LouLouBelle
06-27-2016, 03:44 PM
I know that whole situation from both sides, I don't think it's a case of being dishonest, but getting people mixed up and forgetting one of them by accident. which will happen. they are human. I hope the person gets their top soon :) [/COLOR]

I'll admit, there is something reassuring in that - thanks [emoji4] I just hope you're right! (And I'm sure she does too!)

Lorelei - I hope we'll get to see yours! Your tail is amazing so I can't wait to see what they've done with the top.


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Mer-Crazy
06-27-2016, 05:14 PM
I'm very with Raina on this one. Usually if a tail is taking a long time I like to think it's something to do with the client. Look at me for example; I'm about to hit 700 days soon but I don't complain because a lot of that was me taking forever to pick a design. I only settled on it in February and I asked Raven to try and develop the chameleon effect for my tail, which takes time and I keep adding stuff to my order haha. Now I could just come up in here and be like 'my tail has taken 700 days and no one would know any of that which is generally why I only post my wait if people ask or I'm making a point like this because I know it's all mostly my own doing and I honestly don't care that much.

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Mermaidhunter
06-27-2016, 05:23 PM
Initial payemnt was sent in on 3/19/14.
My design, measurements and color scheme were finalized on 5/9/14
The custom fluke design finalized on 6/4/14 to which I had pictures on 8/27/14
Upgraded to individual scales on 7/3/14 which I was told would not impact delivery dates.

At this point the client (me) made no further changes except to let another tail customer
take my February 2015 spot as long as I had my tail by end of May 2015

AniaR
06-27-2016, 05:56 PM
Yeah mermaid hunter I don't want my comments to come off judgmental of you, they arent. and by client I mean any client can make it take a long time, for anyone.

Mer-Crazy
06-27-2016, 06:04 PM
^^ This too. The first time I ordered from Raven my tail took longer than expected because another client at the time was being very demanding and difficult. It sucks that others can make your wait time longer but it's all part of the experience I suppose haha.

Mermaidhunter
06-27-2016, 06:32 PM
and 2 years is tame in comparison...... I have been waiting 8 years for two Indiana Jones fedoras and about 4 years for a Jack Sparrow pistol.

Mermaid Alea
06-27-2016, 06:37 PM
Thanks for sharing a timeline of your order! That was very interesting to read through since I have no experience with the ordering process. :)

LouLouBelle
06-27-2016, 06:59 PM
Well, I have a funny feeling you won't be getting the pistol or the fedoras! (Please tell me you didn't pay a small fortune for them...!?!)

Whatever's been going on with your tail, I hope they get it sorted and get it done soon. From what you've posted, I do think they owe you an apology... And an honest explanation as to why it's been held up so much.

You do have a crazy amount of patience, and I really hope you're rewarded for it!


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MermaidClaudy
06-28-2016, 10:27 AM
I can't wait to order from them!

Mermaid Jessica Pearl
06-28-2016, 11:41 AM
I would also like to point out that many clients end up pushing other clients back through their actions/inactions (think indecision on designs and colours, miscommunications on designs, requested repaints which often don't get charged extra for when they should be). Yet the tail makers have to wear it as their own time mismanagement and get anger for it. And with many clients and over time this builds up exponentially. And of course this is going to happen as they are expensive bespoke items; people are going to want them perfect and the girls want to make sure people are happy with the finished product.

Mermaidhunter
07-06-2016, 09:47 PM
My top is in the mail!

Did ya get it?
Did ya get it?

drucilla
07-06-2016, 11:00 PM
No updates=bad business :thumbdown:

Mermaid Lorelei
07-07-2016, 12:10 AM
Mermaidhunter- I got it! I plan to take it swimming this weekend hopefully!

Ashe
07-07-2016, 12:14 AM
Mermaidhunter- I got it! I plan to take it swimming this weekend hopefully!

Do we get pictures?? :D

Mermaid Lorelei
07-07-2016, 12:17 AM
If I have someone to take photos while I'm swimming, then yes!

AniaR
07-07-2016, 09:17 AM
Mermaidhunter- I got it! I plan to take it swimming this weekend hopefully!

praise posidon! lol

Mermaidhunter
07-08-2016, 01:45 PM
If I have someone to take photos while I'm swimming, then yes!

I'd volunteer but I don't have a telephoto lens that will see that far, lol.

Mermaid Lorelei
07-08-2016, 02:23 PM
Haha, you're all adorable.

Tom Cardwell
07-17-2016, 12:15 AM
For those using basecamp, are any of your 'FinFolk to do' checklist been checked off? I've been told there has been progress but nothing has been checked. For those who have had completed tails with basecamp, what was your experience?

Mermaidhunter
07-19-2016, 01:21 PM
Ladies & Gentlemen!
Boys & Girls!
Mermaids & Mermales!

I give you........

the 28th month!! :yay:

Merman Arion
07-19-2016, 03:12 PM
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Jake
07-19-2016, 10:10 PM
Ladies & Gentlemen!
Boys & Girls!
Mermaids & Mermales!

I give you........

the 28th month!! :yay:

Any updates at least?

Mermaidhunter
07-20-2016, 07:39 AM
nope

Mermaid Marius
07-21-2016, 10:57 AM
I'm not trying to say that this wait is in any way your fault, Mermaid Hunter, but I've spoken to Abby and Bryn about their wait times and the way they put it is "There's always a reason why someone's tail takes as long as it does."
I highly doubt they've forgotten about you or intentionally put you on a backburner because they think they can get away with it. They have a lot of clients, both average people and big businesses. One of the biggest reasons why you're probably getting pushed back is because they have some clients that order many tails and put rush fees on all of them, like Wands and Wishes or the Arizona Festival. But even clients aside they've just been going through a lot. They had to move. They're working on sculpting an actual Calypso fluke because as it currently is, they don't have a mold for it. They just pour the Loreena fluke then have to cut and caste away to make it a Calypso. And they also lead personal lives. They just spent time living in Hawaii, and now they're in NC, but most their family and loved ones live in Minnesota.
I'm honestly so sorry that you've been waiting this long and so are they, but once when I was talking with them they said something that made me smile which is their wait times are long and they honestly wish that people didn't have to wait so long to receive their dream tails. But with every day their skills and techniques are getting so much better. Even though the wait sucks, the tail you'll be getting now will be infinitely better than it could have been had they sent it two years ago.
It'll be worth it. Keep your chin up and stay gold, Ponyboy.

Marius Levee's Shell Phone

MermaidClaudy
07-21-2016, 11:03 AM
O (https://media.giphy.com/media/XLtoLFNaCCQak/giphy.gif)h dear...

Mermaidhunter
07-22-2016, 01:17 PM
I'm not trying to say that this wait is in any way your fault, Mermaid Hunter, but I've spoken to Abby and Bryn about their wait times and the way they put it is "There's always a reason why someone's tail takes as long as it does."
I highly doubt they've forgotten about you or intentionally put you on a backburner because they think they can get away with it. They have a lot of clients, both average people and big businesses. One of the biggest reasons why you're probably getting pushed back is because they have some clients that order many tails and put rush fees on all of them, like Wands and Wishes or the Arizona Festival. But even clients aside they've just been going through a lot. They had to move. They're working on sculpting an actual Calypso fluke because as it currently is, they don't have a mold for it. They just pour the Loreena fluke then have to cut and caste away to make it a Calypso. And they also lead personal lives. They just spent time living in Hawaii, and now they're in NC, but most their family and loved ones live in Minnesota.
I'm honestly so sorry that you've been waiting this long and so are they, but once when I was talking with them they said something that made me smile which is their wait times are long and they honestly wish that people didn't have to wait so long to receive their dream tails. But with every day their skills and techniques are getting so much better. Even though the wait sucks, the tail you'll be getting now will be infinitely better than it could have been had they sent it two years ago.
It'll be worth it. Keep your chin up and stay gold, Ponyboy.

Marius Levee's Shell Phone

Well then I guess what needs to be asked then is this: Is there anyone else that ordered their tail in March 2014 or before and is still waiting?

Mermaidhunter
08-20-2016, 12:08 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!! LOL
Another year older and another month added (29)

lynsea
08-25-2016, 01:08 PM
Do you have any contact with them? Have they provided you with updates?

Mermaidhunter
08-25-2016, 10:16 PM
I got an email 2 weeks ago from them telling me that they are redoing some of my silicone pieces and that they should be painting very soon and have updates........

Mermaidhunter
09-19-2016, 12:43 PM
Milestone reached: 30 months (2.5 years)

Tom Cardwell
09-19-2016, 04:16 PM
I picked up mine last week.
Checking in with them at least once a week seemed reasonable.

AniaR
09-19-2016, 08:03 PM
I had asked them about yours just the other day when I checked in and they said they were working away on it, it was literally on their table when I asked.

Mermaidhunter
09-20-2016, 10:33 PM
I picked up mine last week.
Checking in with them at least once a week seemed reasonable.

Well Tom, I see yours took only 1 year, 7 months when you placed your deposit in February 2015.
Mine was March 2014 2 years, 6 months

At one point i was sending emails once week for 4 weeks straight before a reply......

Mermaidhunter
09-20-2016, 10:36 PM
I had asked them about yours just the other day when I checked in and they said they were working away on it, it was literally on their table when I asked.

Hi AniaR..... well honestly, I know it has been on a table since April :p

Mermaid Tory
09-21-2016, 12:50 AM
Good luck to my fellow Rochester mer!

Mermaidhunter
09-21-2016, 01:31 AM
Good luck to my fellow Rochester mer!

Thanks Tory.......

Just keep swimmin'
Just keep swimmin'

Meelak
09-23-2016, 08:11 PM
I have been waiting since May 2015. Deposit paid and now September 2016 ! Nope nothing.

Meelak
09-23-2016, 08:12 PM
When was your tail ordered ?

Meelak
09-23-2016, 08:21 PM
Why dont they allow you a refund in your deposit. It's hard to go else where when they have your money

Mermaidhunter
09-24-2016, 01:25 AM
When was your tail ordered ?

March 2014

AniaR
09-24-2016, 01:18 PM
Why dont they allow you a refund in your deposit. It's hard to go else where when they have your money

the whole point of the deposit is to hold your spot in line and cover part of the material costs. you'll be hard pressed to find a custom artisan who refunds deposits.

Also, it's always kinda weird when someone joins mernetwork and their first posts are negative about a tail maker. We've had lots of competing companies in the past do that to try and make tail makers look bad. So be sure to introduce yourself in the introduction forum, and check out the rules and helpful threads etc

Vala Luna
09-24-2016, 05:40 PM
I've just read through this forum and it breaks my heart for you Mermaidhunter! :(

I understand that rush orders and priority customers can push things back, along with circumstances; however at this point as a business I would be doing at least weekly updates to those customers who have been waiting unusually long.
A simple update of "hey we got a little painting done" or "Sorry, we didn't make any progress this week" would be kind and polite.

I hope you hear something soon and get more frequent updates.

Mermaidhunter
09-25-2016, 01:01 AM
Well I am in no rush again as the swimming and photo-shoot season is kinda over with up here :(

Mermaidhunter
11-19-2016, 01:23 AM
Skipped a month....... 32 months and counting.........

Mermaid Emeraldina
11-19-2016, 06:05 AM
Thats just too long :thumbdown:

Sammi the Sleepy Mermaid
11-21-2016, 09:49 PM
I know it's a bit to wait, but I can promise you guys that they're working extremely long and hard on all of your tails. They love their business way too much to jeopardize their reputation by not following through on an order. The whole reason they worked extra to bring out their Mythic line was to be able to provide tails to people in a timely manner. They're still working on their current clients for sure. I'm not 100% on their process or what kind of tail detail you're wanting to get done, but they do take an extremely long time to create. Especially if they have a lot of clients, I could imagine the wait time to be a bit long. Hang in there! I'm sure you'll get it soon enough! :)

LouLouBelle
11-22-2016, 12:44 PM
Mermaid Hunter - not long till you hit the three year mark. That's surely got to be a record...

Have you had any explanation as to what's gone wrong?


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Mermaidhunter
11-22-2016, 09:33 PM
I have heard that it was complete and ready to start painting.
I have heard that they wanted to recast some fins because their technique has improved.
I have heard that others have seen it and it is nearly complete...........

Mer Coralia
11-22-2016, 11:32 PM
I don't remember if this was brought up, but would the size still fit you from the measurements you gave?

Mermaidhunter
11-23-2016, 01:31 PM
Well I did send updated measurements a year after my payment but nothing since.
I have checked my measurements recently and so far I am stil good within a half inch or so.

Mermaidhunter
12-26-2016, 12:20 PM
Merry Christmas, month 33.......... :cry:

Mer Coralia
12-26-2016, 04:58 PM
Have they added you to basecamp? They posted an end of the year update about their goals for next year. So hopefully you'll hear something back within the next two months since you ordered yours before the date they posted.

This may sound stupid, but have you emailed them recently? I know with the holidays it may take a while, but it's just a ridiculous long wait time =/

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and Happy all the other Holidays

I really hope you hear something back. <3

Mermaidhunter
12-27-2016, 08:40 AM
No, not added to basecamp.
We "talked" about a month ago and they were aiming for before Christmas........... nothingsince.

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays/Happy Hanukkah to you as well.....

MermaidLiara
02-24-2017, 12:07 PM
Finfolk just announced they are hiring more crew. Hopefully this will shorten production time.

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Mermaidhunter
03-19-2017, 10:06 AM
***** HAPPY ANNIVERSARY *****
:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleade r::cheerleader:

Today marks my 36 month/3 year anniversary of placing my order. :jawdrop:
To date, no word, no pics, no update..... zip, zilch, nada, zero.
While others have placed their orders months, if not years after mine and have received them..... I am still waiting and waiting and waiting.

The last update was back in November 2016 and was told that they had to completely redo the body - all new scales, all new body piece, all individually re-done and that there was some concern about silicone age and paint adhering properly, and they had issues with how some of their former assistants assembled my first body.

So.......... THE WAIT CONTINUES!!!!

:rotfl::rotfl::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerlead er::rotfl::rotfl:

MermaidLiara
03-19-2017, 11:15 AM
^that sucks man :(

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AniaR
03-19-2017, 05:37 PM
all individually re-done and that there was some concern about silicone age and paint adhering properly, and they had issues with how some of their former assistants assembled my first body.

the wait sucks but knowing the issues with former assistants I think it's probably better to have it remade

AniaR
03-19-2017, 05:54 PM
You know I was talking to finfolk recently specifically about your tail, and my friend Marlas. And in both cases through no fault of really theirs (in your case an assistant who had ill intentions, and in marla's case some circumstances) both your tails basically had to be remade from scratch after hers being done and yours almost done (after first trying to salvage what was initially done). Which is a cost they end up eating both time and money. There's a reason so many of these tail makers end up not using assistants; because no one can do quite what they do. I think they've lost any money they would of made from either of you in the remaking of the tails, so certainly not a scam or anything (not that you said that, just that I know people will read and wonder). In any case I know you're both at the very top of the silicone list so I am sure you'll be hearing soon. Cuz I asked them about it specifically (on behalf of my friend Marla) and there's no one else before either of you. Hopefully you'll get it soon and we'll all be amazed!

Mermaidhunter
03-19-2017, 09:10 PM
Hmmm.... I always hear from the girls after I make a post. Coincidence??? :thinks:
Anyways they have said it will be done by the end of the month..... April 1st? :jester:

We'll be watching.......:eyepop:

AniaR
03-20-2017, 12:25 AM
well no actually, It only seems like a coincidence because I figure it's not my business to post these things until they're brought up ;) I talked to them about a week and a half ago about Marla, and brought you up as well at the same time.

Mer Coralia
03-20-2017, 03:03 AM
I can't wait to see how your tail turns out :)

Mermaidhunter
04-02-2017, 12:40 PM
Well, end of the month.... no tail, no pics, no word. :cry:

The countdown to month 37 has begun.......

Mermaidhunter
04-14-2017, 11:34 PM
Cuz I asked them about it specifically (on behalf of my friend Marla) and there's no one else before either of you. Hopefully you'll get it soon and we'll all be amazed!

I have to wonder about that quote seeing that I have not seen/heard anything concerning my tail (being done by the end of March) and the fact that I have seen at least three other tails being finished and packed up to ship on Instagram........ :thinks::thinks::thinks:

Month 37 is 4 days away.....

AniaR
04-15-2017, 10:02 PM
this quote is from nearly a month ago since you're kinda suggesting the only reason they said anything was because you made a fuss on here, and I wanted to correct you that I had asked of my own accord when I had asked about Marla's.

Mermaid Momo
04-16-2017, 02:55 AM
Have you messaged them again recently about the tail or are you only posting here? I'd say message them and specifically ask for proof photos of atleast some work done on your tail.

Mermaidhunter
04-17-2017, 10:38 AM
I messaged them once, but heard nothing..... going to message them again now.

Mermaidhunter
04-17-2017, 10:56 AM
Yes I know it was.... and actually, in-spite of writing them directly, the only time I do get a response is when I do make a fuss on here.
Yes, I know you asked on your own accord about mine.... just saying, if there was no one else ahead of Marla and mine....

Sorry, but this is starting to get beyond frustrating with me, especially when one sees other's tail getting done in half the time and I am hitting 37 months now and have put off 3 photoshoots. I don't even know if it will now fit.... things change in three years and I only supplied a measurement update over a year and a half ago when they asked as they were about to start.

I'll give this til the end of May and if nothing, I'll just cut my lose. :cry:

Mermaidhunter
04-19-2017, 08:58 AM
Like sands through the hourglass......so comes month 37........ and no pics or reply.

Onward to month 38!!! EXCELSIOR!!!!

shimmygoddess
04-19-2017, 09:55 AM
Like sands through the hourglass......so comes month 37........ and no pics or reply.

Onward to month 38!!! EXCELSIOR!!!!

Are you emailing them? The only time I get a response back is via Facebook, maybe try messaging them there?

Mermaidhunter
04-20-2017, 10:58 AM
Are you emailing them? The only time I get a response back is via Facebook, maybe try messaging them there?

Sent an email Monday (4 days ago), no reply yet.
Will now try through Facebook.

***UPDATE*** Through Facebook, they replied that they will send pictures this week.
We'll be watching.... :biting nails:

MerQueen Nerissa
04-20-2017, 01:36 PM
I understand the big silicone tail makers have so many orders and people to talk to and tails to make, and that's why things take so long, but reading things like this makes me feel a lot better about being a few weeks behind on production because it's the end of the semester. Hopefully they'll pull through with the pictures!

Mermaidhunter
04-24-2017, 11:03 AM
Sent an email Monday (4 days ago), no reply yet.
Will now try through Facebook.

***UPDATE*** Through Facebook, they replied that they will send pictures this week.
We'll be watching.... :biting nails:

Zip, zilch, nada.... :thumbdown:

AniaR
04-24-2017, 04:12 PM
their friend died.

Mermaidhunter
05-05-2017, 11:25 AM
Some Facebook chats about the dorsal fins.......... but nothing else to report.
Month 38 in t-minus 14 days

MermaidHyli
05-05-2017, 01:52 PM
Some Facebook chats about the dorsal fins.......... but nothing else to report.
Month 38 in t-minus 14 days
the girls are currently in Minnesota speaking at the funeral or their friend they lost last week. please give theme some time to mourn as this friend was very close and passed suddenly.

AniaR
05-07-2017, 05:28 PM
I already told him about that and I mean they make these public posts saying it

Mermaidhunter
05-08-2017, 11:51 AM
Yes, I noted that........... sorry to hear.
Other than the post here, I did not see anything mentioned either on FB or their site.

LouLouBelle
05-08-2017, 12:29 PM
They haven't made any public posts about this.

I've just had a good look as I wanted to leave a condolences message on their Facebook page after reading it here. I don't want to do it, though, if they're not ready to take it public.

It's hard enough losing someone you love - even worse when it's sudden and unexpected, because there's a far greater element of shock. That takes a long time to get through, so I wouldn't be expecting anything from them anytime soon.

My heart goes out to them both. ❤️


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AniaR
05-08-2017, 02:05 PM
they made posts in their groups, the public one and the private one. and like I said, I posted it here as soon as it happened.

LouLouBelle
05-08-2017, 03:54 PM
I could only find two groups on Facebook, and neither are public - they're both closed groups. One is the pod squad group, and the other was the finned folk group for tail owners.

I can't find anything on their page or website either.

I know it doesn't really matter - it would just have been nice to be able to leave a comment. (It's been over ten years since I lost a close friend in a car crash, and I still remember that phone call vividly. I wouldn't wish that sort of thing on anyone. It does hit a raw nerve when you see it happen to someone else.)

Anyway...

I really hope they're doing ok and getting the time and space they need, and I'm sure they're getting plenty of love and support from everyone around them. The world really sucks sometimes.


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Mermaidhunter
05-17-2017, 11:04 PM
:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:YEAH!!!! PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!!!!:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader :
:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: :yay::yay::yay::yay:

Jake
05-17-2017, 11:18 PM
:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:YEAH!!!! PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!!!!:cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader :
:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: :yay::yay::yay::yay:

Is it the green one with the dragon scales? I saw they mentioned it was for a merman. I was hoping that was yours.

Mermaidhunter
05-17-2017, 11:36 PM
Is there a post? I know they sent a few pics but they did not say anything about posts on here or other places........

Jake
05-18-2017, 01:41 AM
Is there a post? I know they sent a few pics but they did not say anything about posts on here or other places........

They posted pictures of a green tail on Instagram.

Mermaidhunter
05-18-2017, 11:48 AM
I'll have to go check them out after work and see.........

Mermaidhunter
05-19-2017, 10:56 PM
Is it the green one with the dragon scales? I saw they mentioned it was for a merman. I was hoping that was yours.

:saynothing::saynothing::saynothing::saynothing::t humbs up::saynothing::saynothing::saynothing::saynothing :

TheMermaidQuintessence
06-07-2017, 02:42 PM
Don't see how a funeral of someone who died within the past month is justification for minimal communication after waiting over three years? Just read through this and it's so not okay that they have barely been communicating. Glad to see you finally got some sort of update, but you should t have had to jump through so many hoops to get there.

Mermaid Momo
06-07-2017, 07:19 PM
Don't see how a funeral of someone who died within the past month is justification for minimal communication after waiting over three years? Just read through this and it's so not okay that they have barely been communicating. Glad to see you finally got some sort of update, but you should t have had to jump through so many hoops to get there.
They aren't robots, they need time to mourn.

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TheMermaidQuintessence
06-07-2017, 08:42 PM
....Yes I'm aware. that's no excuse for the other 37 months with minimal communication.

AniaR
06-07-2017, 08:49 PM
there's just not much to say until different stages are met. I mean the tail was made but made poorly with the help of assistants and had to be remade totally and updates were given when they were available. it totally sucks and there were two people who ended up in that situation. All is well the tail is done it looks great and I am sure the twins will do whatever they can to make up for the long wait

TheMermaidQuintessence
06-07-2017, 08:53 PM
Yes, plus it came out pretty bad ass :3 It looks like they've been getting quite a bit of work done as of late as well!! I have a top from them coming in soon That I'm pretty excited about also. They have a very distinct style which is what I love about them. It's just disheartening to hear that it took a fuss to get them to update someone, since I'm very fond of open communication with a custom order like this.

AniaR
06-07-2017, 09:25 PM
I dont think there was really any fuss, there just werent updates so they only replied when there were. And there were 2 people affected by it but generally the wait times arent as long. Plus they have 2 people added to the team now ready to answer emails!

TheMermaidQuintessence
06-07-2017, 09:36 PM
Well that's extremely reassuring :)

Mermaidhunter
06-20-2017, 09:15 AM
3 x 13 = 39!!!

Next month, foooooooooooortyyyyyyyyyyy.............;)

AniaR
07-10-2017, 12:26 PM
oh wow I thought from the pictures yours was done? but not yet?

Mermaidhunter
07-10-2017, 09:27 PM
nope........:sad eyes:

Mer Coralia
07-12-2017, 02:34 AM
I thought the same when they first posted Jessica's but apparently not =/

Hopefully they'll be able focus more on the silicone orders after this batch of mythics goes out

AniaR
07-12-2017, 10:12 AM
I believe Marla is still waiting too. I hope they're able to get them all done soon.

Mermaidhunter
07-20-2017, 10:36 AM
Lordy, Lordy.
Look whos forty!
40 months that is...... and counting :gah:

Jake
07-21-2017, 08:12 AM
Lordy, Lordy.
Look whos forty!
40 months that is...... and counting :gah:

I wonder what's taking so long now. It looked like it was almost finished from the pictures. What else did they have left to do?

Mermaidhunter
07-21-2017, 08:44 AM
Last I heard..... more painting and fins.

TheMermaidQuintessence
07-21-2017, 09:22 AM
I'd like to point out that two spellbound tails that were ordered a month later will arrive before we've even gotten an update on the the mythic scale tops we ordered XD they don't even use silicone. I know they're like doing all the mythic stuff at once, but alot of people have already received full tails. Still zero mention of the tops.

Mer Coralia
07-21-2017, 09:16 PM
I'd like to point out that two spellbound tails that were ordered a month later will arrive before we've even gotten an update on the the mythic scale tops we ordered XD they don't even use silicone. I know they're like doing all the mythic stuff at once, but alot of people have already received full tails. Still zero mention of the tops.

Mertailor already has the production/storage space and a production team he needs to produce more tails faster; which provides its own challenges, i.e. quality issues. Plus that's a full silicone tail, not a multimedia tail of silicone, neoprene, *individually hand sewn* resin scales and a zipper. They've repeatedly have said they're doing batches and they'll all be shipped out within July. They're trying to match tops to same ordered-by tails but most will probably end up shipping separately.

If you got one of the resin tops, they have to sew all those scales and they've stated (in the POD SQUAD) there's 1500-2000 scales on those tails alone, reinforced twice or three times. It takes time with a smaller group of people producing art.

TheMermaidQuintessence
07-22-2017, 05:25 AM
Weren't they working in color groups? didn't the gold and pink already go out? I really don't know since much hasn't been said in regards to the tops at all.

shimmygoddess
07-22-2017, 03:50 PM
Weren't they working in color groups? didn't the gold and pink already go out? I really don't know since much hasn't been said in regards to the tops at all.
As far as I know, they were working in groups..that is what they said. However, I got Unicorn Pink and have not received notification yet, so no I dont think they have all gone out.

Cerulean
07-27-2017, 12:27 PM
I know this is old news but I just found out the other day... I'm so happy that finfolk is preparing to move to another larger warehouse and potentially hire on more staff! I hope that in addition to the mythic tail line can cut down wait time for sil tails, at least a little. Giving people the option to order a mythic tail instead (they remind me of a lux version of sequin tails) if they prefer that look might mean they don't get as bogged down by sil tail orders.

Mermaidhunter
08-23-2017, 12:18 PM
A few days late but......

Happy Birthday
Happy Eclipse
Happy 41 months......

AniaR
08-23-2017, 12:40 PM
wow 3,5 years :( I think Marla is waiting just as long too. I thought you'd both have them much earlier this year. I hope you finally get it

Mer Coralia
08-23-2017, 08:47 PM
They're all out of the studio currently; for the next week or two weeks. I know they just finished Jess's new clownfish tail.

But yeah, I just can't shake how much the Mythics pushed back silicone orders. :/

Mermaidhunter
08-23-2017, 10:24 PM
Does not matter now... season is over as the lake has flipped.
Been three seasons now...... hopefully it won't be four.

TheMermaidQuintessence
08-24-2017, 12:00 AM
didn't they already show photos of your tail on instagram? Whats the hold up?

Mermaidhunter
08-24-2017, 01:22 AM
Back on May 17th......

merman caspian
08-24-2017, 05:16 AM
I just read through the thread and was thinking "mer definitely has some patience going one." Bryn recently posted on the pod squad group page that both she and Abby are taking some time off. Periodically, they check in on statuses of where they are in regards to tails, the warehouse, etc. I'm certain they haven't intentionally forgotten about you, but given their workload, it might seem that way. Fins crossed that yours is being close to finished

Merman Caspian

mermaidrobynn
08-24-2017, 05:24 AM
Aw man, I feel so bad for you :/ let's hope that it doesn't take too long anymore.. how can they take so long?!

TheMermaidQuintessence
08-24-2017, 10:30 AM
Yea....again, I think y'all are missing the point. So quick to make excuses for finfolk, when bottomline is he saw a nearly finished tail photo on may 17th...that's three months ago, and hasn't heard heads...or tails ( ;D) since then. Doesn't matter what break they're taking NOW. His tail should have been finished and sent out WAY before now. and if they had a progress photo of a nearly finished tail three months ago they should have made sure to ship said tail or at LEAST give some sort of update BEFORE taking a break and THAT'S the issue. a two week break isn't an excuse for 3 and a half years of waiting.

mermaidrobynn
08-24-2017, 10:32 AM
Yea....again, I think y'all are missing the point. So quick to make excuses for finfolk, when bottomline is he saw a nearly finished tail photo on may 17th...that's three months ago, and hasn't heard heads...or tails ( ;D) since then. Doesn't matter what break they're taking NOW. His tail should have been finished and sent out WAY before now. and if they had a progress photo of a nearly finished tail three months ago they should have made sure to ship said tail or at LEAST give some sort of update BEFORE taking a break and THAT'S the issue. a two week break isn't an excuse for 3 and a half years of waiting.
Yup agreed

Arking
08-24-2017, 10:56 AM
Oh lords of the sea, you are a patient man. I would have given up last swim season. Their current ordering for custom silicone claims tails says they will be made in 2018 and delivered by December 31st. That's a heck of a leap for your tail to suddenly become a 4 season ordeal. I do hope they have been adding bells and whistles to make up for the delay and floundering communication skills @_@.

TheMermaidQuintessence
08-24-2017, 11:49 AM
considering they're three years behind on orders i HIGHLY doubt that estimate is anywhere near realistic. I have a friend whose been waiting on an individually scaled silicone tail for a year and a half already.

AniaR
08-24-2017, 10:37 PM
I dont think caspian was making excuses, just explaining what they saw in the group.

Both this guy and Mermaid Marla S have been waiting around the same amount of time. I hope it all works out soon

Mermaidhunter
08-28-2017, 10:26 AM
Kinda funny how this popped up in my Memories on FB page today....... 3 years ago today:
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Mer Coralia
08-28-2017, 03:19 PM
Oh that's so cool. I always love seeing the sculpts, it's amazing how detailed they turn out.

Astridia
08-31-2017, 10:11 AM
Are you still waiting Mermaid hunter?

Mermaidhunter
09-07-2017, 12:04 AM
Still waiting....... and waiting.... and waiting.......

MermaidAiera
09-14-2017, 08:39 PM
Oh my god I feel so bad for you MermaidHunter...I would have hopped on a plane and banged the door down if I were you. How can someone not prioritize fixing a situation that's over 3 years old, like what the hell???

Mermaid Kane
09-14-2017, 09:14 PM
Still waiting....... and waiting.... and waiting.......
Oh, no! I'm so sorry. It sucks to see these awesome artists get swamped, and have a lot of pressure on them.

Mermaidhunter
09-15-2017, 02:33 AM
Oh, no! I'm so sorry. It sucks to see these awesome artists get swamped, and have a lot of pressure on them.

I know. It sucks to see these awesome artists get swamped...... but the appropriate response would have been to finish those tails that were the earliest in the production queue rather than completing other orders that were placed much later.

mermaidrobynn
09-15-2017, 02:51 AM
I know. It sucks to see these awesome artists get swamped...... but the appropriate response would have been to finish those tails that were the earliest in the production queue rather than completing other orders that were placed much later.
Agreed completely, they're not handling this very professionally.

Mermaid Kane
09-15-2017, 10:26 AM
I know. It sucks to see these awesome artists get swamped...... but the appropriate response would have been to finish those tails that were the earliest in the production queue rather than completing other orders that were placed much later.

Yup. Three years is longer then a lot of mermaids have even known about this community.

AniaR
09-15-2017, 01:46 PM
I know Merbellas has a few people who have been waiting 2 years + but they all mostly wanted very custom work and knew it would take a while, or she told them up front that it would take a while.

Is there a specific reason yours is taking so long? I know originally it had to do with an assistant messing it up so it needed to be re-made

Mermaid Kane
09-15-2017, 01:52 PM
I know Merbellas has a few people who have been waiting 2 years + but they all mostly wanted very custom work and knew it would take a while, or she told them up front that it would take a while.
Is there a specific reason yours is taking so long? I know originally it had to do with an assistant messing it up so it needed to be re-made

I took the time last night to read this whole thread, and what you were saying about custom work makes sense to me.

However, I feel like maybe through these 3 years, there should have been at least a few times where they could finish this tail. I wonder what's wrong as well?

Mermaidhunter
09-15-2017, 02:07 PM
Custom fluke.... but that was done back in 2014.
Individual scales... but that was back in 2016
Anything else like fins, measurements, paint scheme, etc was given back in 2014 (well, measurements were sent again in early 2016)

My understanding is that when they moved to Hawaii and had an assistant, the assistant did not do a quality job and that the tail portion has to be completely redone.

The sneak peek on Instagram was back on May 17, minus the fins and with the initial first coat of paint with a comment about shipping it out in a month........

Keiris
09-15-2017, 09:28 PM
At this point it's ridiculous and extremely unprofessional.

AniaR
09-15-2017, 11:59 PM
However, I feel like maybe through these 3 years, there should have been at least a few times where they could finish this tail. I wonder what's wrong as well?

Oh yeah I don't disagree please don't mistake it as an excuse, I am genuinely wondering if there's more to this cuz 3 years is so long.



The sneak peek on Instagram was back on May 17, minus the fins and with the initial first coat of paint with a comment about shipping it out in a month........


dang

Mermaidhunter
10-20-2017, 08:13 AM
Bump...... 43 and not a peep

Mermaid Momo
10-20-2017, 09:26 PM
Bump...... 43 and not a peep
Okay that is ridiculous. I'm usual not for pestering tail makers but at this point i think you should. I would demand (not ask, demand) an up to date photo of your Tail as it is now.

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Mermaid Kane
10-20-2017, 09:28 PM
Okay that is ridiculous. I'm usual not for pestering tail makers but at this point i think you should. I would demand (not ask, demand) an up to date photo of your Tail as it is now.


Agreed. This is silly.

Jake
10-21-2017, 04:13 PM
Bump...... 43 and not a peep

You seriously have the patience of a saint. I’ll be at the two year mark next month.

shimmygoddess
10-21-2017, 04:19 PM
that is crazy. You have contacted them recently? I think you are being way to nice. Unless they have a logical reason, it is very unfair they are getting all these Mythics out while you are still waiting.

MermaidAiera
10-22-2017, 07:57 PM
This is absolutely unprofessional.

Ransom
10-23-2017, 07:58 PM
Would love to see how this gets resolved. The fact that you need to pay it all upfront makes things worse -- and you'd think they'd be able to hire someone to handle the admin, the updates, etc.

Might the half upfront, half on completion model work in the case of silicone tails?

mermaidrobynn
10-26-2017, 05:06 AM
This is awful of them, really really unprofessional. And they keep throwing out new stuff now. Maybe they should focus on finishing their tails first..

Mermaidhunter
11-21-2017, 11:27 PM
Looks like the girls are concentrating on the fabric tails for the time being.
Has anyone recently received their silicone tail...... been a while since anyone posted that they have.

MermaidLiara
11-22-2017, 05:28 AM
Have you contacted them recently mermaidhunter? Really hoping you'll get your tail soon... this is just taking too long.

Jake
11-24-2017, 03:07 PM
Looks like the girls are concentrating on the fabric tails for the time being.
Has anyone recently received their silicone tail...... been a while since anyone posted that they have.

I’m really hoping that they start to focus on silicone orders soon. It does seem a little like they’ve been put on the back burner. I just passed the two year mark earlier this month and friends I’ve talked to about it insist that I’ve been scammed or that I should ask for my money back. I’ve had to reassure them that it is a legitimate business and it just takes a while.

Mermaid Persephone
11-24-2017, 05:20 PM
Crossing my fins for you! I love FinFolk, but the wait times and delays can be difficult.

BlueCorvidae
11-24-2017, 10:30 PM
I'm hoping that MermaidHunter gets his tail or at least an update soon. I'm about to be a finfolk mer too but seeing the way they're treating him is making me sad.

Mer Coralia
11-25-2017, 12:31 AM
Understatement. :/

When they asked for customer service feedback I mentioned how they are basically pushing aside silicone orders with all the Mythics and now fabric tails going out much sooner. In their response Abby stated if the fabric launch is as successful as they think it will be, they'll pull away Mythics until they have full staff to keep the girls on custom orders. The warehouse issue is the biggest thing setting them back from really taking off on it.

Mermaidhunter, I really think you should send an email if you haven't recently.

Mermaidhunter
11-29-2017, 11:09 PM
YEAH!!! Heard from the girls.........
Said that now that fabric tails are done for now they are concentrating 100% on silicone ones...........

Fingers crossed, fingers crossed......

Ransom
11-30-2017, 12:24 AM
YEAH!!! Heard from the girls.........
Said that now that fabric tails are done for now they are concentrating 100% on silicone ones...........

Fingers crossed, fingers crossed......
Hope it comes soon! Did they give you a specific update on your tail?

Mermaidhunter
11-30-2017, 06:34 PM
They said they will be concentrating on finishing my in the upcoming week

Mer Coralia
11-30-2017, 09:38 PM
They said they will be concentrating on finishing my in the upcoming week

HOPW YOU GET PICTURES! Or at least more! Super excited and crossing fingers for ya!

:yay::thumbs-up:

MermaidLiara
12-01-2017, 04:45 AM
That's great news mermaidhunter! Hope you will get it before 2018, and I hope you will share loads of pictures with us!

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Jake
02-10-2018, 12:23 PM
They said they will be concentrating on finishing my in the upcoming week

Any word on your tail yet?

AniaR
02-10-2018, 10:33 PM
I saw that Marla just got hers!

inanna
02-11-2018, 01:16 PM
took the time to read this entire thread, i'm rooting for you dude! let's hope you don't hit four years!

Mermaidhunter
02-11-2018, 09:22 PM
Any word on your tail yet?

Yes......... had two rounds of pictures, mainly the dorsal side with and without the fins attached.
Been through two rounds of painting adjustments in December and January and then they were off for vacation.
Nothing since........ hopefully something soon.

Ransom
02-12-2018, 07:01 AM
Yes......... had two rounds of pictures, mainly the dorsal side with and without the fins attached.
Been through two rounds of painting adjustments in December and January and then they were off for vacation.
Nothing since........ hopefully something soon.Darn, that sucks. I hope it comes soon and still fits you.

Jake
02-12-2018, 08:32 PM
Yes......... had two rounds of pictures, mainly the dorsal side with and without the fins attached.
Been through two rounds of painting adjustments in December and January and then they were off for vacation.
Nothing since........ hopefully something soon.

That's good to hear that they're working on it.

Mermaid Persephone
02-22-2018, 03:02 PM
Yes......... had two rounds of pictures, mainly the dorsal side with and without the fins attached.
Been through two rounds of painting adjustments in December and January and then they were off for vacation.
Nothing since........ hopefully something soon.

They just posted photos of an awesome looking blue dragon tail... is that yours?

MermaidLiara
03-16-2018, 09:41 AM
Any news @mermaidhunter?

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Mermaid Holly
03-17-2018, 04:36 PM
Been following this thread for a bit. How's the tail?

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Mermaidhunter
03-24-2018, 01:56 AM
Trying to get the painting right... but they moved to a temporary space.. so no word yet.

but, HAPPY 4 year anniversary!!!!

Ransom
03-24-2018, 04:06 AM
Trying to get the painting right... but they moved to a temporary space.. so no word yet.

but, HAPPY 4 year anniversary!!!!My word. It looks like things never seem to be right for them to finish it :(

That's no excuse for a lack of communication though.