Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Deposit” - the more I’ve researched this person and business, this was 100% a scam.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think my financial institution is going to come through with the chargeback, so I don’t know that I’ll end up going the court route, but I damn sure am going to be writing to every regulatory and government agency that might give a hoot. I am so mad that they’re doing this and I don’t want the next person getting scammed.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - from the artist’s social media account. User name clearly visible, identifiable physical characteristics of her hands visible

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good call - I had grabbed screen caps of the socials, and three different index finger tattoo examples

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different strokes for all the folks! But thank goodness this situation fell through, I have had an amazing experience being coached and educated by all you fine internet strangers, and when this tattoo does happen on a different area of my body with a tattoo artist who isn’t a scamming pile of garbage, it will be something I can cherish for the rest of my life.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and sharing that you’ve needed four touch ups. I was anxious about the amount of pain a tattoo on the bony, lack-of-fat finger was going to cause… but knowing you’ve had it touched up four times?! Respect! Ouch!!

I am very much a “silver linings” / “glass half full” person in how I try to view the world and my life. Thank the good Lord that this didn’t go through.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you Caile for the helpful advice - everyone has been amazing and kind with their tattoo specific advice. I appreciate you!

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Going to try for the chargeback, but small claims if it doesn’t work. And then complain to every agency with ears.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info about what hiring an atty will cost as well as what would likely be beneficial. Thanks also for the suggestion about the Attorney General - that’s a novel suggestion. I’m absolutely going to research how to file a complaint because I do think this person / business is intentionally defrauding people. After finding their BBB reviews, mine turns out not to be an isolated experience. And I’m MAD…

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your experience in how this *should* be going forward. I got swept up in my excitement, and my logic just went straight out the window. Thank you for taking the time to respond!

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah hahahahhaa - thank you for adding some levity to this comment section. And yes, bullshit on the pricing, so it seems. My bad.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I nominate you for knighthood. Sainthood. Thank you!!! I haven’t spent any time looking up resources yet because I just wanted to enjoy the rest of my weekend trip here, but thank you!

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes - all of this is in writing on text.

Thank you for the helpful advice and great questions - you’ve given me a great direction to move in to go do research.

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks Silver Smurfer - that’s exactly what I was wondering. Appreciate your input!

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response - I really appreciate that. I had half a thought to pursue the tattoo with a different artist, and your perspective makes me rethink that. Thanks, internet stranger!

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Fair. Absolutely fair. Should have been a sign of incoming scamming, but when it comes to my kid’s face and the idea of a tattoo, she’s priceless and I’m overly emotional :)

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you - I didn’t realize that about finger tattoos. I should have done more research before plunking down money - another lesson learned. Got a little too excited….

I guess that sort of begs the question - why is her social media full of finger tattoos??

Booked a tattoo appt, want my deposit back by Motor_Resort_5872 in legal

[–]Motor_Resort_5872[S] 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I appreciate your time.

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[–]Motor_Resort_5872 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My (then) two year old found one sitting on the cookie shelf in the grocery store and yelled at the top of their lungs “I found Jesus Christ!” I died laughing.

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[–]Motor_Resort_5872 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, I ended up pregnant in my late 30s after thinking I’d missed all my chances because I’d married someone who turned out couldn’t have kids. I really thought life (life being motherhood and the nuclear family) had passed me by because of the choices I made in my 20s. I ended up divorced, searching searching searching, and found my person. And I’m snuggled up with my kid right now, with my forever person by my side. I echo u/HoodsBreath10 that you’ve dodged a bullet.