Merbellas Thread

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Syrena - Yeah, I'm silly. Haha Yeah, seeing the design off paper and into reality is going to be MIND BLOWING. Just gah! Not even seeing it and I'm all giddy. Hahaha Wish we could swim together! ♥♥

My main concern right now was that I had asked her about my monofin being cut a certain way when I had originally said that I want it uncut and have had zero luck on getting a response about that. :-/ It's kind of important to me.

Then, there's also the thing we talked about with her new method of hiding knees and heels. I never gave a straight yes or no about it because I had questions I really wanted answered first, and still no response. :-( I've brought it up in reply to emails that she sent me, but... :-/

I don't want her to build it, then I find out I didn't want that done and she has to take it apart. :-( Now she's sick and I feel really bad about e-mailing her. :<

What should I do? DX

[MerEmma]

I say keep emailing! Don't want to have her work go to waste. ):

[Mermaid Kalliope]

I emailed her. >< Augh.... I feel so bad.

[Winged Mermaid]

I emailed her. >< Augh.... I feel so bad.

I know this feel. I just want you to know, as someone who has felt super bad for feeling like they didn't communicate well enough or early enough leading to issues with their order, Raven is super professional about it. When it comes down to it, she doesn't care about having to redo things- she cares about the customer being happy with their tail. She knows she's essentially making people's dreams, and she pours herself into them! Even if that means having to redo seams, repaint, whatever. It just might take more time, but if you're willing to wait she's willing to make it happen From what I've seen, what makes her the happiest is when someone is happy with their tail! I think she would rather you bug her or have her redo than have you not be happy with it. And that's why she is astounding at what she does!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Awww... Thanks, Iona. I feel a bit better. I just hate nagging or pestering people. I'm glad she likes working to make their dream come true.

My main concern with time, is that, ideally, I need it by a bit before January. So.... yar. 2-3 weeks, though, isn't bad. :-)

[MerEmma]

January? I think you'll have it by then. xD

[AniaR]

another post from Raven:

Hey guys, I'm sorry for delays I promise I'm working on it. Also I know a few of you are waiting to place orders and I said I was going to try and take a few more orders this week, I'm just still sick and by myself, so moving slow. I promise as soon as I can I will take a couple more tail orders and restock the etsy with all the tops. Again thank you for being so patient with me, I love you guys!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Okay, so, she got back to me! We got everything worked out and there aren't any "redoing" the tail issues. :-D My tail will stay on schedule! We actually both agreed on the monofin cut. XD That was funny.

So..... yay! Now I don't have to bother her and I feel confident about my tail.

[MerEmma]

Hooray! I'm getting stoked for your tail too.

[Seatan]

YAY!!! This makes me happy, 'cause I must have an octopus top. I must. Then I shall frighten everyone by wearing it to the grocery store and the gas station and the mall and while walking the dog. But that's okay, 'cause octopus top is awesome. If ya don't like my octopus top, walk on the other side of the road... wouldn't want him to grab you!

[Talia]

So jealous! Waaaaant seaweed tooooppppppp!!!

Hear, hear!!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

MerEmma - Join the group! :-P There are a lot of us super excited. I have friends who want to watch me open it! XD I told them that they can watch the unboxing video and go swimming with me. That'll have to suffice.

Tooooooooops~~~

I'm hoping I can order an octotop soon. The other octopus, not the one Raina has. :-) I'm glad I didn't order it when I ordered my tail, though... my bra size sort of... well, I'm in the process of finding out my real size. XP It's changed since April. Not drastically, but enough to try to discover my new size.

Is anyone else waiting on a tail right now?

[Marlin]

I'm waiting to place an order for a tail if that counts.

[Mermaid Harmony]

Kailani, the way she is hiding knees and heels is in my tail, it's neoprene that is in there, it's not on my knees although that would have been cool, but it's in my heel area and so it's a little baggier around that area but it's also fantastic because I don't have to worry about my heels sticking through. Also, FINALLY posted my review of my new galaxy tail. Check it out!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Harmony - Oh? The way she talked about it was like it was brand new, and she adds mostly silicone rather than neoprene. I had been slightly concerned with buoyancy in those spots because she had mentioned neoprene. She assured me, though, that it is mostly silicone. So, I don't know if that's the same thing you have. *shrugs* if it is, cool!

Marlin- Sure! Why not? :-P

[Yulia]

She wrote this a minute ago, hurry hurry!!

We have one Performance Tail spot open for order. If you are interested and have funds available please email MerbellaStudios@gmail.com with READY TO ORDER PERFORMANCE TAIL as the subject. First come, first serve. Only ONE spot open.

-Tyler

[deepblue]

I was wondering this, even though there's not a chance right now for me to get one, I'm passing it on. The prices, in case someone has been saving for this:

Merbella Studios Inc. Performance Tail Prices are $2600




Merbella Studios Inc. Fin add-ons......Dorsal-$300 Pectoral Fins-$150 per set

[Merman Arion]

Update from Raven on FB :

Selling off a Basic Tail. This tail was the first "Basic Tail" we made and the measurements are on the small side. It has a wave mono fin inside.

USED MERBELLA STUDIOS INC. TAIL FOR SALE. MAKE AN OFFER

Estimated measurement:
Vertical
Waist to ankle-36"
Waist to knee-19.5"
Waist to hips-6"

Around
Waist-24"
Hips-28"
Knees-18"
ankles-13"

PLEASE EMAIL MerbellaStudios@gmail.com with USED TAIL FOR SALE as the subject to purchase.

MAKE AN OFFER

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Dang... I would have saved close to $250-$400 with the new prices(I don't know what the custom fluke price is right now). XD oh well! I'm sure what I'll be getting will be more than worth it!

XD that tail would BARELY fit. Knees down? Great. Hips up? NOPE. I sure hope it goes to a great home! :-D

If anyone here gets it, pictures!

[Aziara]

Nuts! Way too small for me, otherwise I would make an offer.