I feel you on the Posh yarn. I prefer this now because of the ease to work with and the stitch definition. Having your account hacked stinks. Sorry this happened to you!
Heading to Florida in March. Hope to see if you are in a market so that I can stop by and say hello. Stay warm, just heard you guys are also having part of the artic blast we are having. Your Michigan friend!
I ♥️ your Chile Man! He's so fun. Love the eyes and thank you for sharing your source. I am glad you showed how the 💚green goblin yarn worked on your plushie.
There are scammers everywhere!! I can't think like a scammer, so I am always afraid I would make an easy target 🎯. Love all of your makes. Your little elephant trunk looks just like a baby elephants trunk really looks like 😊❤
Be sure to dispute the $75 as well. If your bank has excellent customer service they should have no problem with it. The worst thing that can happen is that the bank cannot recover the funds after the investigation.
ooooh you have me excited for the new pattern!! Southern Gals Crochet has a free chilli pepper pattern on her website also if you want to try a different one.
First I loved everything! That pepper is amazing! I just ordered Fluffy Flex and I am so glad it is good yarn. Whew! It is scary ordering yarn you have yet to see and feel but I trust your opinion so woohoo! Cannot wait to try it! You are 100% correct. The product is only as good as the materials used to make it.
Oh I hope Joann’s figures it out too! I just did a huge yarn order, over 100 skeins. It makes me sad that I may not be able to do that again. Such a bummer. I absolutely love Baby Bear, wish they had more colors.
Love your makes this week Robyn, especially your Moose and Mona pattern. Scammers are just everywhere now, can’t believe people do it . Have a great week coming up 😃
OMG! There is a pattern for that chili pepper? I made one last summer and it was a hit but I never wrote how I did it and never made another one. I named mine Pancho and I did the Mexican sombrero for it. I sold all of the 6 I made for over 35 bucks since I used Bernat Blanket.
Love this info. The only amigurumi yarn I have used is Dollar Store Chenille or Bernat blanket because of the price and availability locally (I only have a Dollar Store or Walmart within 3 hours, lol.)
We have a lot of market scammers around here. They will make a fake flier they look legit. But there is always something off. If you are ever in doubt all the place the event is supposed to be held and ask if the have an event for that day and do they know the people.
Very cute makes!!! The patchwork bear is adorable 🥰 Looking forward to buying Moose and whatever your third pattern is - you have been busy! You have had a week! I have a low limit credit card I use for all my orders because I hear a lot about identity theft from my motel guests. When the cc upped my limit I called them to put it back down to the lowest allowed. It will be declined before the scammers get too far.
Loving all this content. Hope you get your $ and market/festival figured out. I purchased Rose & Lily-Evie the Elephant last summer. I think you’d love her pattern. I used Sweet Snuggles and it worked up so cute!!! I am excited about your new patterns. Running to your Etsy… Also, I used to be a banking center manager, and ever since that experience I use a credit card versus debit card for all my purchases. Fraud protection.
I deal directly with the organizers that I know. I got scammed a little over a year ago and learned the hard way. Got my money back from bank. Sorry that happened to you. Best of luck ❤
Love senior 🌶 pepper Maybe a Jalapeno for some Hot Stuff. YOUR WORK AMAZIBG. New patterns great, just perfect. So glad you set people staright on the yarn buying issue. Your work your money your choice
Love moose and Mona, like their shape, hoping you make more styles especially a cow. I'll be getting all of them, but have to wait till next month. I think k their so precious.
Omg!!! Omg!!! I love love love the tiger!!!! The monkeys are all so adorable. Love the pattern. The patchwork bear is precious! Moose is darling. I am such a slacker compared to you. Can’t wait for everyone’s reaction to the “third one”.
I have heard about this scam when I lived back in MD. It is suggested that you contact the venue before sending any money this is happening a lot now. 😢
Wow, sorry about the scam situation.... I totally agree with you regarding yarn quality. If we don't start letting these companies know that we "notice" that the quality has changed then they will continue to cut corners on quality. I've returned yarn for very same reason... On a lighter note, purchased your monkey pattern and looking forward to making him. The tiger is adorable! I'm definitely heartbroken about Joann's. I had placed a big order 2 days ago and they cancelled the whole thing. Love the giraffe, hoping you'll make a horse pattern and a cow pattern. The bear is adorable!
It is frustrating when companies change the quality of their products and you are right if we just accept it it will only get worse. That stinks they cancelled your order you would think they would want to make all the sales they can.
Moose is very adorable and I can’t wait to make him! So sorry about your craft show. It’s just not right that individuals are so dishonest. Try contacting the bank to see if you can get your $75.00 back. I signed up for my first show in October. So thanks for the warnings about scammers. You inspired me to make a lovey dragon in the ombré yarn. He turned out cute, but I sure need more experience sewing pieces together. It’s harder than it looks. Thanks again for all you share with us.
Love the chili pepper 🌶 and the tiger 🐅 everything you make looks adorable 😍 I have gift cards for joanns, so I'm going to spend them as soon as I can get to a store ( I have to travel since my local store closed last year). I hope they can stay open....all other options are very limited. You should be able to get your money back for the market since it was a scam. 😊
Hello Robin. So sorry for what happened. People are just horrible. You can’t trust anyone. But on the positive side, I love your new patterns. I’m so excited to see the “secret” one. I’m sure it’s awesome. The squirrels are very cute.
I will be getting the new patterns Wednesday! (social security payday!) ive only been scammed once. i bit for the USPS scam and it bit hard! almost 700.00 bucks! but all was reversed minus one overdraft charge, SUCKS big time. Loved all ur makes! im working on a Yeti now! 💜💜💜
Hi Robin, I love watching your videos. I have never been asked for a W-9 at a market. I think the card reader may have had a skimmer. You should still be able to get your money back. There are visa rules depending on the situation but you should still be able to get your money back.
Sorry for your encounter with a scammer. I do many shows, consign to shops and have never been given a tax form or had to share personal info like a SS. I made your monkey. Love her so much and will be making more. I did sew on all the parts as for me it was like being on sleeve island. I just wanted to get to the body so for the next I'm going to make up lots of bodies and then make the parts a few at a time. So worth it though, cute as can be. Thx for sharing your creativity. Love the bear with all the random colors. Take care and hope your week is peaceful!!!
Double check the e mail to make sure the manager person is the right person. I've never provided a w-9 to sign up for a festival or show. Most people will either give you a link to a website or square quote to pay with and last if it feels off listen to your gut. I love asking a ton of questions to check it out. ❤ hope this helps. Scammers are just ridiculous out there. 😢
The squirrel came out so cute in that brown! And I’m sorry to hear about the festival issue… I can’t believe there are people that would go to such lengths to scam people! Besides Joann’s issues, I heard that Michaels is pulling the sweet snuggles and home slim lines because of the quality issues. If both companies take away those choices, the corn hey community will suffer greatly with the lack of yarn choices. ☹️
They should pull it for quality or a least sell it at an extremely deep discount and stating that it is not up to par. I'm sure some people would still use it. Fingers crossed that Joann can work this out!!
you must be constantly crocheting (when you’re not writing patterns! You get so much done! I’m too laid back! Love the bear and jungle animals! Great colors. Now you have me curious about that Flecks yarn. I really want to try the frosting yarn. I have $100 in gift cards for Joann, I’d better use them before they aren’t good anymore. I think they will be ok tho, it would be horrible for us if they closed. Sorry about the market and what you went through. Lesson learned I guess. 🦋💖🦋💖
I would find it helpful if you said what price you might put on items that you’re bringing to market I have a hard time knowing what to price items at thanks
I've never had a market request a W9. However, I was almost scammed out of a $200 market. Thank goodness the coordinator contacted all of us letting us know not to pay through this person. I ended up going and paying cash.
Never w-9 in 25 years doing shows. Gift card at grocery store for the payment for event. Money orders plus. But yes we had a scammer here planning event without being an actual coordinator. Be careful!
I have never been asked for that form. You could contact one of the radio stations to get the phone number for the coordinators then contact them and find out for sure. I use Venmo and Zelle and I’ve never had any issues. Love how the Chili Pepper turned out and even if you don’t do that market I bet it sells ❤ Oh and 🤫 😂. Have a great day 🥰🧶
Sorry to hear what happened and hope you get your money back. It's too bad you can't report this to police or event organizer. I stopped using my debit card because I heard of two friends who got scammed like you. Anyways love Mona. I have put it in my Etsy cart. I hope it's beginner friendly. I have made simple plushies. My last one being Patrick Star. 😊
Too bad about market but…if not far away I would be tempted to show up at set up time…just in case. Your monkey and giraffe are so sweet. I am guessing you are making a baby hippo😂. No no, elephant with a better trunk…that’s my final guess.
That chili pepper is adorable! I also love your monkey..so cute! I asked before but don't know if you saw...is there a pattern for the cow that is on the shelf behind you? I just love it!
I was scammed last spring for $125 for an "inside market" in Spring Hill. I paid on PayPal, but it was put on their secretary's "donation" account. I saw their ad on a market facebook group and we communicated via messenger. About a week before the market, I sent, or tried to send, a message to the guy...it wouldn't go thru. I called the "venue" where it was supposed to take place and they had no idea what i was talking about and they sing, etc at real venues. Their place is not an actual venue. I contacted my bank, nothing they could do and contacted PayPal and there was nothing they could do either. I worked hard to scrape up that $125. I don't have extra money just to throw away. Alot of crocheting and giving up a needed thing. I shared on that Facebook market group and also contacted the admin. They pretty much said it sucks to be you. I am usually very careful about these things bc of scam artists, but I got excited at the thought of being indoors during the heat of July and disregarded my instinct. So yup, sucked to be me.
I got scammed $75 when signing up for my first market. They didn't ask or a w9 but they did ask for another 20 for some insurance to park my car. That's when I knew I messed up
@KnottingHookCrochet it's ok, God blessed me with making a pretty food return at my first market that covered that, plus my fees for the event plus materials. I ended up making around 60 profit. But I won't lie, I'm a Cryer and felt like I lost that money from my children's mouths lol just how my mind thinks I guess
You are definitely not being too critical. I asked the Mister to look at the difference in Home Slim and he could see and feel the difference. More and more I wish for a physical store where I could get all the Premier yarns because I am over Michaels
W9 is one I’ve not heard of before 1099 yes i9 yes but when they wouldn’t say why they needed this form that’s what convinced me. In any case they do not need this type of info for us to set up at a market!
I keep wondering about joanns exclusive brands like Big Twist, will Big Twist try to continue business and partner with other craft stores? or go with just an online store? I kinda hope Big Twist continues even if Joanns folds.
Yikes! Man, you can’t trust anyone these days. Ugh Ok, I needs a Mona monkey 🐒 in my life! Chili 🌶️ pepper in green = Jose jalapeño! 🤣 A tiger would do so good around here because of LSU ! See you next time, hugs! 😊🙌
I saw a post on an event in my area, contacted the person that said they were the coordinator and asked about it. She sent me her email address to paypall her the $60 booth fee, but when I started to pay, it was converting all my money to British pounds. I emailed her to find out why it was converting my money and she said, no, that is the right email. Just send the funds. I asked again why it was converting to pounds and she never replied, so I just decided I didn't want to participate in that event, even if it was legit. I am sorry your debit card info was compromised.
I would consult your Chamber of Commerce. they should have info on festival ,if it is in your area. Such as who collects, rates, etc. I don't trust the apps either. shouldn't your bank reimburse you?
@@KnottingHookCrochetthere have been so many issues recently with debit cards, think everyone is trying to get in our pockets; am surprised your bank is helping you.
I really hate it for you about your card etc.🙁I’ve had my debit card grabbed by “someone”, such evil people out there, SEVERAL Times & thank The LORD, my banks fraud dept. caught the culprit & I am VERY THANKFUL, but having to go threw contacting all the places you like to use it for & giving them the new number, etc, etc gets old fast🤪Soooooo we get violated, but we have to go threw all that to get things straight & hopefully safe again‼️You are doing such a GREAT JOB with your channel, I’m soooooo proud of you, keep up the great work, YOU’RE THE BEST❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️Loves Ya’ Bunches & More, barb🦦❤️😘
Thank you for the kind words barb, it's much appreciated! If people only put their skills to good use this world would be much better! Lesson learned Thats for sure!
I've seen vendor groups on facebook warn about people saying there are people saying their are going to host a market and once they get all the payments from the vendors they will cancel and say no-fundable...its really scummy
So glad you shared this info. Please everyone be vigilant and protect yourself.
Just got a few of your patterns, thank you for the Bonus pattern!❤
I feel you on the Posh yarn. I prefer this now because of the ease to work with and the stitch definition. Having your account hacked stinks. Sorry this happened to you!
Can’t wait for mystery pattern #3! Glad to hear you liked the fluffy flecks! I had $10 in rewards so I ordered some. I want to make a bunny with it.
Bunnies are a great idea with the fluffy flecks!
Heading to Florida in March. Hope to see if you are in a market so that I can stop by and say hello. Stay warm, just heard you guys are also having part of the artic blast we are having. Your Michigan friend!
I ♥️ your Chile Man! He's so fun. Love the eyes and thank you for sharing your source.
I am glad you showed how the 💚green goblin yarn worked on your plushie.
He was fun to make! Different but fun ( better red yarn would have made even more fun)
What a bunch of cuties. The tiger is so cute and the chili pepper is hilarious. The patchwork bear is very pretty.
There are scammers everywhere!! I can't think like a scammer, so I am always afraid I would make an easy target 🎯. Love all of your makes. Your little elephant trunk looks just like a baby elephants trunk really looks like 😊❤
I like to think I’m on guard for this type of thing all the time. But this one got me.
Be sure to dispute the $75 as well. If your bank has excellent customer service they should have no problem with it. The worst thing that can happen is that the bank cannot recover the funds after the investigation.
That 🌶️ is adorable. I would love to try someday. Very impressive and a truly stupendous mustache. Thank you for the scam info as well.
Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
ooooh you have me excited for the new pattern!! Southern Gals Crochet has a free chilli pepper pattern on her website also if you want to try a different one.
I went and looked at hers and it is definitely a more reasonable size. I can’t wait to share the top secret project I think it the best one yet!
Thank you for sharing what happened to you. I will definitely think twice about how I pay for markets. I am sorry that this happened to you!
Definitely use caution ⚠️
Thank you for this! Lots of great info in this upload!
You’re welcome!😊
Love your Moose and Mona patterns. I need to make a tiger sometime soon for my grandson who loves the Bengals football team!
That would be perfect!
First I loved everything! That pepper is amazing!
I just ordered Fluffy Flex and I am so glad it is good yarn. Whew!
It is scary ordering yarn you have yet to see and feel but I trust your opinion so woohoo! Cannot wait to try it!
You are 100% correct. The product is only as good as the materials used to make it.
Oh I hope Joann’s figures it out too! I just did a huge yarn order, over 100 skeins. It makes me sad that I may not be able to do that again.
Such a bummer.
I absolutely love Baby Bear, wish they had more colors.
Absolutely!
Love your makes this week Robyn, especially your Moose and Mona pattern. Scammers are just everywhere now, can’t believe people do it . Have a great week coming up 😃
Thanks! It's so frustrating!
I absolutely love the red pepper oh my to the squirrel, and love ❤ the monkey! Fantastic hooking Robin
Thank you 🥰
Love all your makes
Thanks for sharing my Mona Brown !! I can't wait for the next one!
Soon, its on the typing block!
OMG! There is a pattern for that chili pepper? I made one last summer and it was a hit but I never wrote how I did it and never made another one. I named mine Pancho and I did the Mexican sombrero for it. I sold all of the 6 I made for over 35 bucks since I used Bernat Blanket.
Wow, it sounds like you had a heck of a week. That tiger is adorable as all of the makes you showed are.
Thanks it was a crazy week!
Love this info. The only amigurumi yarn I have used is Dollar Store Chenille or Bernat blanket because of the price and availability locally (I only have a Dollar Store or Walmart within 3 hours, lol.)
Omgosh and I thought I had a long drive!!
A zebra would look fab in your pattern style. Maybe with fur yarn for the mane?!
Robin sorry to hear you had that scam happen. You were quick to catch it and get it stopped. Way to go !
Thankfully!!
Perfect Tiger for our Detroit Tigers! 🐯 so glad Parfait is seeming good!! So sorry to hear about your scammer. 😡🤬
The patchwork bear is just adorable!
Thank you!
I love your tiger - the color makes it so, so, cute.
Thank you!😊
That fluorescent tiger is awesome!I love the brightness.
We have a lot of market scammers around here. They will make a fake flier they look legit. But there is always something off. If you are ever in doubt all the place the event is supposed to be held and ask if the have an event for that day and do they know the people.
Very cute makes!!! The patchwork bear is adorable 🥰 Looking forward to buying Moose and whatever your third pattern is - you have been busy!
You have had a week! I have a low limit credit card I use for all my orders because I hear a lot about identity theft from my motel guests. When the cc upped my limit I called them to put it back down to the lowest allowed. It will be declined before the scammers get too far.
I should get myself a prepaid card at least that would limit what they can steal if it were to happen again. Fingers cross it doesn’t!!
@KnottingHookCrochet It probably won't because you are now hyper-aware, but definitely get the card. It will feel empowering 🧡
I am loving your patchwork animals they are so pretty
Thank you!!
Love all of your makes! You are very talented!
Thank you so much!☺️
Loving all this content. Hope you get your $ and market/festival figured out. I purchased Rose & Lily-Evie the Elephant last summer. I think you’d love her pattern. I used Sweet Snuggles and it worked up so cute!!! I am excited about your new patterns. Running to your Etsy…
Also, I used to be a banking center manager, and ever since that experience I use a credit card versus debit card for all my purchases. Fraud protection.
The guy at the bank told me to use a credit card too. They have been training us since the 80s to use our cards and now it’s a bad thing 😂
I deal directly with the organizers that I know. I got scammed a little over a year ago and learned the hard way. Got my money back from bank. Sorry that happened to you. Best of luck ❤
It was unfortunate I hope there wasn’t a lot of us that fell for it.
Love senior 🌶 pepper Maybe a Jalapeno for some Hot Stuff. YOUR WORK AMAZIBG. New patterns great, just perfect. So glad you set people staright on the yarn buying issue. Your work your money your choice
Yeah, that pepper is kinda sassy! 😂 and green is a great idea!!
Love moose and Mona, like their shape, hoping you make more styles especially a cow. I'll be getting all of them, but have to wait till next month. I think k their so precious.
A cow is definitely on my list!
Omg!!! Omg!!! I love love love the tiger!!!! The monkeys are all so adorable. Love the pattern. The patchwork bear is precious! Moose is darling. I am such a slacker compared to you. Can’t wait for everyone’s reaction to the “third one”.
Me too, so far the third is my favorite!
I have heard about this scam when I lived back in MD. It is suggested that you contact the venue before sending any money this is happening a lot now. 😢
Wow, sorry about the scam situation.... I totally agree with you regarding yarn quality. If we don't start letting these companies know that we "notice" that the quality has changed then they will continue to cut corners on quality. I've returned yarn for very same reason... On a lighter note, purchased your monkey pattern and looking forward to making him. The tiger is adorable! I'm definitely heartbroken about Joann's. I had placed a big order 2 days ago and they cancelled the whole thing. Love the giraffe, hoping you'll make a horse pattern and a cow pattern. The bear is adorable!
It is frustrating when companies change the quality of their products and you are right if we just accept it it will only get worse. That stinks they cancelled your order you would think they would want to make all the sales they can.
Moose is very adorable and I can’t wait to make him! So sorry about your craft show. It’s just not right that individuals are so dishonest. Try contacting the bank to see if you can get your $75.00 back. I signed up for my first show in October. So thanks for the warnings about scammers. You inspired me to make a lovey dragon in the ombré yarn. He turned out cute, but I sure need more experience sewing pieces together. It’s harder than it looks. Thanks again for all you share with us.
keep practicing the sewing it does get easier.
I never got asked for a tax form. But I have been scammed twice. My very first time I paid for a craft show and the other was Amazon.
That stinks it happened on the first show you paid for. That would have definitely filled my mind full of doubt!
Love the chili pepper 🌶 and the tiger 🐅 everything you make looks adorable 😍
I have gift cards for joanns, so I'm going to spend them as soon as I can get to a store ( I have to travel since my local store closed last year). I hope they can stay open....all other options are very limited. You should be able to get your money back for the market since it was a scam. 😊
Thank you! I hope Joann's makes it too
Love the tiger! Adorable like Hobbs.
Also I would love to know who's pattern the cow behind you on the shelf is?
I love it every time you have a video
Love the pachwork bare. 🤩
Thank you!!
A W-9 is ONLY needed by someone who pays YOU... not the other way around. I am so glad your spidey senses were on high alert.
Me too!
Hello Robin. So sorry for what happened. People are just horrible. You can’t trust anyone. But on the positive side, I love your new patterns. I’m so excited to see the “secret” one. I’m sure it’s awesome. The squirrels are very cute.
Thank you. A little hint, The secret one is not a bear. 😂
I will be getting the new patterns Wednesday! (social security payday!) ive only been scammed once. i bit for the USPS scam and it bit hard! almost 700.00 bucks! but all was reversed minus one overdraft charge, SUCKS big time. Loved all ur makes! im working on a Yeti now! 💜💜💜
Ouch! Sorry that happened to you!!
Sorry that you were scammed and i love your plushies tfs..Barbara
Thank you 🥰
I would love to be a tester someday if needed. 45 years experience, 7 years doing amigurumi.
Shoot me an email and I’ll add you to my list
Love the chili...he reminds me of Jeff Dunhams Halopeno on a stick. 😆😍
Yes! He kind of does 😂
Never
But I always check the profile. Most scammers use a new profile
Good idea!
Crochet by genna talked about getting almost scammed in a market setting!
Hi Robin, I love watching your videos. I have never been asked for a W-9 at a market. I think the card reader may have had a skimmer. You should still be able to get your money back. There are visa rules depending on the situation but you should still be able to get your money back.
Fingers crossed!
Sorry for your encounter with a scammer. I do many shows, consign to shops and have never been given a tax form or had to share personal info like a SS. I made your monkey. Love her so much and will be making more. I did sew on all the parts as for me it was like being on sleeve island. I just wanted to get to the body so for the next I'm going to make up lots of bodies and then make the parts a few at a time. So worth it though, cute as can be. Thx for sharing your creativity. Love the bear with all the random colors. Take care and hope your week is peaceful!!!
Nothing wrong with sewing them on. I prefer doing it with the ears. But so many like it when crochet in.
Double check the e mail to make sure the manager person is the right person. I've never provided a w-9 to sign up for a festival or show. Most people will either give you a link to a website or square quote to pay with and last if it feels off listen to your gut. I love asking a ton of questions to check it out. ❤ hope this helps. Scammers are just ridiculous out there. 😢
I really appreciate your help.
The squirrel came out so cute in that brown! And I’m sorry to hear about the festival issue… I can’t believe there are people that would go to such lengths to scam people!
Besides Joann’s issues, I heard that Michaels is pulling the sweet snuggles and home slim lines because of the quality issues. If both companies take away those choices, the corn hey community will suffer greatly with the lack of yarn choices. ☹️
They should pull it for quality or a least sell it at an extremely deep discount and stating that it is not up to par. I'm sure some people would still use it. Fingers crossed that Joann can work this out!!
Let the Festival know exactly what happened. They need to protect their vendors.
Tiger reminds of Tony the Tiger. Haha
you must be constantly crocheting (when you’re not writing patterns! You get so much done! I’m too laid back! Love the bear and jungle animals! Great colors. Now you have me curious about that Flecks yarn. I really want to try the frosting yarn. I have $100 in gift cards for Joann, I’d better use them before they aren’t good anymore. I think they will be ok tho, it would be horrible for us if they closed. Sorry about the market and what you went through. Lesson learned I guess. 🦋💖🦋💖
I wouldn't say all the time but definitely a lot of the time. 😂 You will like the frosting yarn, and I hope you are right that Joann will be ok.
W9'S are used as proof of who you are when you are starting a new job as part of your HR. I worked for a CPA.
I think you are thinking of the I-9 for identification verification
@KnottingHookCrochet yes it is the I 9 not s W9. My brain must have been frozen from the cold here in Indiana.
You could do a dog, or unicorn in your new pattern. Is it easier to be picked to pattern test, if you have a RUclips Channel?
I would find it helpful if you said what price you might put on items that you’re bringing to market I have a hard time knowing what to price items at thanks
I don’t say prices because it causes too much controversy in the comments.
I've never had a market request a W9. However, I was almost scammed out of a $200 market. Thank goodness the coordinator contacted all of us letting us know not to pay through this person. I ended up going and paying cash.
Good thing they were on their toes. Glad it worked out for you!
Never w-9 in 25 years doing shows. Gift card at grocery store for the payment for event. Money orders plus. But yes we had a scammer here planning event without being an actual coordinator. Be careful!
I have never been asked for that form. You could contact one of the radio stations to get the phone number for the coordinators then contact them and find out for sure. I use Venmo and Zelle and I’ve never had any issues. Love how the Chili Pepper turned out and even if you don’t do that market I bet it sells ❤ Oh and 🤫 😂. Have a great day 🥰🧶
Thanks for the info, I'll check with the coordinators and see what they say!
Sorry to hear what happened and hope you get your money back. It's too bad you can't report this to police or event organizer. I stopped using my debit card because I heard of two friends who got scammed like you. Anyways love Mona. I have put it in my Etsy cart. I hope it's beginner friendly. I have made simple plushies. My last one being Patrick Star. 😊
I think it is beginner friendly. I won't be using my debit card anymore thats for sure.
Too bad about market but…if not far away I would be tempted to show up at set up time…just in case. Your monkey and giraffe are so sweet. I am guessing you are making a baby hippo😂. No no, elephant with a better trunk…that’s my final guess.
Nope your guess is way off 😂😂
That chili pepper is adorable! I also love your monkey..so cute! I asked before but don't know if you saw...is there a pattern for the cow that is on the shelf behind you? I just love it!
I was scammed last spring for $125 for an "inside market" in Spring Hill. I paid on PayPal, but it was put on their secretary's "donation" account. I saw their ad on a market facebook group and we communicated via messenger.
About a week before the market, I sent, or tried to send, a message to the guy...it wouldn't go thru. I called the "venue" where it was supposed to take place and they had no idea what i was talking about and they sing, etc at real venues. Their place is not an actual venue.
I contacted my bank, nothing they could do and contacted PayPal and there was nothing they could do either. I worked hard to scrape up that $125. I don't have extra money just to throw away. Alot of crocheting and giving up a needed thing. I shared on that Facebook market group and also contacted the admin. They pretty much said it sucks to be you. I am usually very careful about these things bc of scam artists, but I got excited at the thought of being indoors during the heat of July and disregarded my instinct.
So yup, sucked to be me.
That’s just awful! That’s weird PayPal didn’t refund they always back the buyer. At least as an online seller over the years Thats been my experience.
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I got scammed $75 when signing up for my first market. They didn't ask or a w9 but they did ask for another 20 for some insurance to park my car. That's when I knew I messed up
Why are people so evil! They can sure take the fun out of things. So sorry that happened to you!
@KnottingHookCrochet it's ok, God blessed me with making a pretty food return at my first market that covered that, plus my fees for the event plus materials. I ended up making around 60 profit. But I won't lie, I'm a Cryer and felt like I lost that money from my children's mouths lol just how my mind thinks I guess
You are definitely not being too critical. I asked the Mister to look at the difference in Home Slim and he could see and feel the difference. More and more I wish for a physical store where I could get all the Premier yarns because I am over Michaels
Me too!
W-9 is filled out when you are paid. They send you a completed W-9 with how much you made.
W9 is one I’ve not heard of before 1099 yes i9 yes but when they wouldn’t say why they needed this form that’s what convinced me. In any case they do not need this type of info for us to set up at a market!
I keep wondering about joanns exclusive brands like Big Twist, will Big Twist try to continue business and partner with other craft stores? or go with just an online store? I kinda hope Big Twist continues even if Joanns folds.
me too!
I have never been asked for any w-9. Sorry you have been dealing with the evil of this world.
It was very fishy! Thats for sure.
Yikes! Man, you can’t trust anyone these days. Ugh
Ok, I needs a Mona monkey 🐒 in my life!
Chili 🌶️ pepper in green = Jose jalapeño! 🤣
A tiger would do so good around here because of LSU !
See you next time, hugs! 😊🙌
I tried to reach you on Instagram
@@KnottingHookCrochet oh shoot! I haven't been checking IG in a while... LOL
I saw a post on an event in my area, contacted the person that said they were the coordinator and asked about it. She sent me her email address to paypall her the $60 booth fee, but when I started to pay, it was converting all my money to British pounds. I emailed her to find out why it was converting my money and she said, no, that is the right email. Just send the funds. I asked again why it was converting to pounds and she never replied, so I just decided I didn't want to participate in that event, even if it was legit. I am sorry your debit card info was compromised.
Crochet Grove put out a new video with a bunny in it I think you would like
I saw that! I haven’t watched the video yet
@KnottingHookCrochet it's such a cute little bunny
What year did we stop expecting quality for our buck? My money is not free and i certainly cant afford the "Oh well," attitude and simply walk away
right!!
I would consult your Chamber of Commerce. they should have info on festival ,if it is in your area. Such as who collects, rates, etc. I don't trust the apps either. shouldn't your bank reimburse you?
So far they have for the transactions that have cleared just waiting to see if the pending ones drop off or go through
Nope nope nope never
Yep that’s where they blew it! They might have been able to play with my money longer if they hadn’t sent me that form.
Never been asked for a W-9. You are not getting any money.
Would you please stop using the debit card, get a credit card.
I have a flipping credit card!
@@KnottingHookCrochetthere have been so many issues recently with debit cards, think everyone is trying to get in our pockets; am surprised your bank is helping you.
I really hate it for you about your card etc.🙁I’ve had my debit card grabbed by “someone”, such evil people out there, SEVERAL Times & thank The LORD, my banks fraud dept. caught the culprit & I am VERY THANKFUL, but having to go threw contacting all the places you like to use it for & giving them the new number, etc, etc gets old fast🤪Soooooo we get violated, but we have to go threw all that to get things straight & hopefully safe again‼️You are doing such a GREAT JOB with your channel, I’m soooooo proud of you, keep up the great work, YOU’RE THE BEST❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️Loves Ya’ Bunches & More, barb🦦❤️😘
Thank you for the kind words barb, it's much appreciated! If people only put their skills to good use this world would be much better! Lesson learned Thats for sure!
I've seen vendor groups on facebook warn about people saying there are people saying their are going to host a market and once they get all the payments from the vendors they will cancel and say no-fundable...its really scummy
yes it is!!