The Vendor Client relationship - in real world situations

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[squidflakes]

The only thing missing is "Just think about all the exposure you'd get from this job! Your image will be seen by thousands of potential clients, which is great advertising. I mean, really, you should be paying us!"

[erupt2001]

- Clients consider it "okay" to cheat graphics people because it's ALL ABOUT PERCEPTION. What is the perception of accountants and lawyers? They are not CHEAP, they are very EXPENSIVE. Therefore, clients go in with the notion that they will have to pay money and don't think twice about it.

Somewhere along the line people got the idea that design/graphics work was very cheap (and this notion is only reinforced by craiglist and indians overseas) and it spawned from there.

[docswag107]

Unfortunately this is a sample of reality and the sense of entitlement that is in our culture today it leaves you speechless

[Edbrad]

So true. 

[eBizROI]

Profoundly funny on many levels. Certain professionals, like Internet marketing consultants, have starred in similar "reality shows" that seem to play out a bit like sit coms. Negotiating is OK, and expected in many cultures, but should be done before eating the filet! Long-lasting business relationships should be built on the fair exchange of value. Best in class service providers and their valued clients understand this.

[cjhprod]

@ZaynahZihoa they think we're just a bunch of college kids and that we haven't payed our dues...because apparently, the dozens of clients I already have and the multitude of projects if got under my belt screams, "no experience". Screw their "exposure", I've got other people wanting work who actually pay and appreciate my work.

[holyknight70]

idk it might be my aggressive nature, but I wouldve fought him (legally of course),I couldnt do anything.

[Krazypantsful]

I do this too, but often a client will ignore contracts completely, and the only solution is to take them to court, which is so disruptive to your own life, and costs a lot of money, that much of the time, you get screwed over and can't do anything about it, despite contracts and quotes.

You can count yourself lucky, is the short of it.

[Krazypantsful]

The client was incredibly abusive and difficult to deal with. My friend would've had to take them to court, potentially costing him much of what he's owed, so he just took it and learned his lesson to never trust clients again.

[holyknight70]

did he just sit back and take it or did he fight them?

[holyknight70]

That's why we have to stick together, if we as artist don't stick together the client will fuck us over.