Extremeley worries now :(

inmypocketnottheirs

Jemma-T wrote: »

I think the OP thought there would be modelling but the only guarantee of that nowadays is !!!!!!.

I'll do it!

never-in-doubt

Jemma-T wrote: »

The DSR may apply here -I obviously assumed the payment was made over the phone by the OP's Mother. If that is the case then the DSR should apply.

I think the OP thought there would be modelling but the only guarantee of that nowadays is !!!!!!.

Nope, DSR wouldn't apply because the OP met the people that took payment, i.e. physical contact has been made therefore Distance Selling no longer comes into play. Like me ringing to pay for something over the phone, then collecting it from the supplier. DSR is immediately void as I can in essence cancel there and then.

As the OP went through with the photo session, they must have been happy or would have refused and walked away at which point DSR would have come into play.

cdixon1041k

First - great website. Second - get your money back. Call the credit card company ASAP.

Chris

getty123

You have been ripped off ...like i did!!! They charged over £1000 and guarnteed to find work but nothing! They are a bunch of con artists! Did you speak to the asian guy at the end with an accent - i think Kevin! He's the one who lies about the whole thing. They are not a modelling agency they are photography studio and they should be reported the trading standards!!! I think they are under investigation as i already spoke to some of their models and they were all lied to! They never have any jobs!!

getty123

rickyj1291 wrote: »

Thats the thing, I was completeley under the impression that the whole day wouldn't really cost me a thing, because I had a meeting with a "casting director" who advised me on my portfolio and what to do etc.


If it's anything that this experience has taught it is that I shouldn't ever have to pay for things like this, unless I go to a photographer myself and get it done independantly.



Firstly, I'm a he
And I was offered a modelling contract, the reason they contacted me was because of some asian magazine "having a strong interest for me" (which was their casting on " Starnow " for one of their features in the next few months, but then I was advised to have a portfolio done since I did not have one at the time.


1) In reference to some earlier posts, I was born in america, and lived there for four months a year, so some of my spelling will reflect that.

2) I also would rather not have the photographs now, and just try and claim back the money (or my mom, sorry MUM do so :P ) since I think it would be alot easier to get a portfolio done independantly and then approach an agency who can't tell me I need one then.


So my best bet is to have my mum contact her CC?

What magazine was it??? Did you sign the magazine contract??? Did you see the magazine??? Do you have a shoot date??? Or did the guy take you in the room and fill yourt head with lies while you emptied your pockets??

Im pretty sure thats what he did cos all the models who go there say they were selected for a job but the job doesnt exist and then they offer you some crap free work to try to shut the models up. They called me and told me to do a free promotional video for the studio!! How dare they... first they ripped me off and then try to use me to promote the photography studio!!!

inmypocketnottheirs

rickyj1291 wrote: »

2) I also would rather not have the photographs now, and just try and claim back the money (or my mom, sorry MUM do so :P ) since I think it would be alot easier to get a portfolio done independantly and then approach an agency who can't tell me I need one then.

So as I said a case of buyer's remorse.

Unfortunately there is no remedy in law for someone to change their mind having agreed and entered a contract. Just because you have changed your mind does not mean that the company has to refund you.

Maybe in future you will think a little more before rushing to get your (mothers) credit card out.

Lesson learned I hope.

never-in-doubt

inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »

So as I said a case of buyer's remorse.

Unfortunately there is no remedy in law for someone to change their mind having agreed and entered a contract. Just because you have changed your mind does not mean that the company has to refund you.

Maybe in future you will think a little more before rushing to get your (mothers) credit card out.

Lesson learned I hope.

Thats not really true now is it? If the company wrote and implied this was for a casting then proceeded to con the OP into buying photo's that were 'required' in order to get castings; then this is called mis-selling and in the eyes of the law, in particular the CCA, the OP can claim back under s.75 as the goods were not as originally agreed (i.e. they are, without a doubt, significantly different to the advertisement!).

It's not nice to say to someone, £600 lighter, case of lesson learned! That's like telling the young boy that's just been run over not to run across the road - ermmm, bit late for that now isn't it!

Have some compassion!

inmypocketnottheirs

never-in-doubt wrote: »

Thats not really true now is it? If the company wrote and implied this was for a casting then proceeded to con the OP into buying photo's that were 'required' in order to get castings; then this is called mis-selling and in the eyes of the law, in particular the CCA, the OP can claim back under s.75 as the goods were not as originally agreed (i.e. they are, without a doubt, significantly different to the advertisement!).

It's not nice to say to someone, £600 lighter, case of lesson learned! That's like telling the young boy that's just been run over not to run across the road - ermmm, bit late for that now isn't it!

Have some compassion!

But, that's life isn't it? It is perfectly acceptable to make mistakes, learn the lesson and move on.

Why should we wrap every one up in cotton wool?

There is a legal provision regasrding the sale of goods and services also called caveat emptor - let the buyer beware.

Sometimes fools and their money are too easily parted. What are we expected to do, legislate for the terminally stupid?

Maybe, just maybe, this £600 mistake will be worth a lot more to the OP in the future.

Harsh maybe, but this is the real world where lessons cost money.

never-in-doubt

inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »

What are we expected to do, legislate for the terminally stupid?

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

lisyloo

2) I also would rather not have the photographs now, and just try and claim back the money

As already said, you can't just change your mind.
How can it be right for you to expect them to stick to a contract and then not be prepared to stick to it??

We don't know exactly what was said or what the contract was.
My suspicion is that the contract wa for photos only and I strongly suspect that there was lots of talk of what might transpire but nothing contractual on that front, so it's then simply a contract for photos and unles they have cancellation term (which I doubt and to be fair they've done the work) then you can't simply change your mind and decide not to pay once they've done work for you.

I suspect that you have been conned with dreams but contractually you just have a contract for photos. Of course if they don't come then that's different and they have broken their contract, but being 2 days late does not qualify.
If you can get down there is person then I'd go in person and start asking for your photos and making a bit of a fuss asking for photos or money. They won't want you on their premises making a fuss if other customers are there, so there is a slim chance you might get something for the to get rid of you.
If you are feeling principled or altruistic then make up some simple leaflets and stand outside their door and hand them out telling people that they are a con.