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Post by gailoh on Jun 6, 2017 1:06:33 GMT
This is what it said and I also posted on the Stamping ...
" Stampers Anonymous
Tim Holtz Stamp Platform Update
So, what the heck is going on with the Tim Holtz Stamp Platform I ordered?
Good question. Unfortunately, the answer isn't as good.
The General Manager & National Sales Manager were here in our building last week to show us the latest modified Stamp Platform (it is pretty awesome). By talking directly with Tonic Studios, we have been informed that the shipping date had been moved again. Tonic Studios has given us a shipping estimate (we stress the word estimate) of mid-July. We know some of you have been waiting very patiently since April. We can't thank you enough for your patience, as the shipping date has been moved several times.
If you have pre-ordered with us online, we will not charge your credit card until your order ships. If you have pre-paid for one at a show, we will always be glad to refund your money.
We take pride in our customer service and want to keep your informed. We know this is frustrating and appreciate your patience and understanding.
-Stampers Anonymous"
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Post by lucyg on Jun 6, 2017 2:00:33 GMT
I'm not surprised. I read somewhere, I think at Nancy Nally's place, that MSP/Misti has sued Tim Holtz and Tonic over his stamping platform thingy.
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Post by oaksong on Jun 6, 2017 2:12:26 GMT
There's lots of discussion over on the GS board, if you want more in depth info. I wonder if this means that the litigation is continuing to hold things up, or if they're having manufacturing issues. At any rate, it sound like a bit of a mess. Maybe Tonic isn't rolling over as easily as the other companies did.
ETA: I now see the thread on GS too, so never mind about that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2017 2:18:38 GMT
Why did I ever open up that thread on the GS forum?! I was perfectly content, didn't want or need anything else, until I opened that darned thread! Now I want one. Now I can't wait to buy one. Darn you peas!  |
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Post by refugeepea on Jun 6, 2017 2:24:49 GMT
Why did I ever open up that thread on the GS forum?! I was perfectly content, didn't want or need anything else, until I opened that darned thread! Now I want one. Now I can't wait to buy one. Darn you peas! I know! I'm terrible at stamping. It looks like a 5 year old did it and not an adult! I think OH! It positions it perfectly, maybe this is the answer! I also DO NOT want to buy it from MSP/Misti because of all of the crap she has pulled and the bad reviews of her product. |
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Post by lucyg on Jun 6, 2017 3:24:01 GMT
Why did I ever open up that thread on the GS forum?! I was perfectly content, didn't want or need anything else, until I opened that darned thread! Now I want one. Now I can't wait to buy one. Darn you peas! I know! I'm terrible at stamping. It looks like a 5 year old did it and not an adult! I think OH! It positions it perfectly, maybe this is the answer! I also DO NOT want to buy it from MSP/Misti because of all of the crap she has pulled and the bad reviews of her product. I bought the WeR one before it was discontinued (thx MSP) but I haven't taken it out of the box yet. Because I'm an idiot. @@ BUT I did try someone's (didn't notice what brand) at a crop when I was at a flimsy table and my large stamp wasn't working right, the center part wasn't stamping completely ... too much give in the table. I used the stamp positioner and it came out p.e.r.f.e.c.t. So I would recommend it for sure to people who have trouble stamping cleanly. |
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Post by gailoh on Jun 6, 2017 11:03:04 GMT
lucyg...I recently bought the We R Memory Keepers as well thinking they will take that one off the shelf as well later...
Hope they can get Tim's going
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Post by georgiapea on Jun 6, 2017 14:10:39 GMT
I haven't bought any stamp gizzies in ages, but sign me up to purchase Tim's. Just 'cause I don't believe there is anything specific in the others that he should be sued over coming out with his own design.
Go Tim!
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Post by cycworker on Jun 6, 2017 14:15:57 GMT
A friend who works at our store told me it's settled - delay is so they can make changes agreed to in settlement
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Post by scrappington on Jun 6, 2017 16:42:34 GMT
I really wish we could find out what the changes are. I mean I bought it on seeing it in use on youtube.
What if it isn't the same in quality and or function?
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jun 6, 2017 16:47:42 GMT
I really wish we could find out what the changes are. I mean I bought it on seeing it in use on youtube. What if it isn't the same in quality and or function? This. I pre -ordered. Makes me a little nervous about what I exactly will get. And what's to stop MSP from taking the best of both products and coming out with a third product that might be the best yet. It's a crapshoot that's for sure. |
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Post by cropduster on Jun 6, 2017 16:52:47 GMT
I heard the measurements were taken off of the TH Platform. I figured I would get the clear, sticky rulers that you can adhere to craft tables to mine when I finally get it. I preordered mine through ACOT. Can't wait to get it!
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Post by basketdiva on Jun 6, 2017 16:57:57 GMT
I really wish we could find out what the changes are. I mean I bought it on seeing it in use on youtube. What if it isn't the same in quality and or function? I seem to recall reading somewhere the changes had something to do with the ruler. Of course I can't find where I read that info so don't quote me on it! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jun 6, 2017 16:58:50 GMT
I preordered 10 of them! Just waiting-
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Post by scrapperal on Jun 6, 2017 16:59:25 GMT
I heard the measurements were taken off of the TH Platform. I figured I would get the clear, sticky rulers that you can adhere to craft tables to mine when I finally get it. I preordered mine through ACOT. Can't wait to get it! That would be a bummer to not have the measurements, but thanks for the tip on the sticky rulers. I had no idea there was such a thing. Save |
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Post by lucyg on Jun 6, 2017 17:01:31 GMT
I preordered 10 of them! Just waiting- Why 10 of them? (Just nosy!) |
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Post by basketdiva on Jun 6, 2017 17:02:55 GMT
I preordered 10 of them! Just waiting- Why 10 of them? (Just nosy!) me too!! |
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Jun 6, 2017 18:07:56 GMT
I preordered 10 of them! Just waiting- Why 10 of them? (Just nosy!) Friends for most and a few to sell at our crops! |
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Post by tracylynn on Jun 6, 2017 18:11:28 GMT
I really wish we could find out what the changes are. I mean I bought it on seeing it in use on youtube. What if it isn't the same in quality and or function? This. I pre -ordered. Makes me a little nervous about what I exactly will get. And what's to stop MSP from taking the best of both products and coming out with a third product that might be the best yet. It's a crapshoot that's for sure. Her current price points are ridiculous. There's no way she can be Tonic quality and price point regardless of what she does. |
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Post by gailoh on Jun 6, 2017 18:14:30 GMT
So where do you go to find this clear sticky ruler at?
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Post by cbet on Jun 6, 2017 18:19:15 GMT
I heard the measurements were taken off of the TH Platform. I figured I would get the clear, sticky rulers that you can adhere to craft tables to mine when I finally get it. I preordered mine through ACOT. Can't wait to get it! For me, this is a complete non-issue - I don't have a ruler on the one I made, and I don't use the rulers on the ones I bought from Hampton Art. I figure if I have something where I really need measurements (like I need to move my paper half an inch and stamp again for some technique), I'll just laminate some graph paper and stick it to a magnet sheet and put that down before the paper. |
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Post by birukitty on Jun 6, 2017 19:56:14 GMT
I heard the measurements were taken off of the TH Platform. I figured I would get the clear, sticky rulers that you can adhere to craft tables to mine when I finally get it. I preordered mine through ACOT. Can't wait to get it! You mean to tell me that Misty woman sued Tim Holtz and he had to settle and take the measurements off of his Stamp Platform Product? That sucks majorly! Oh I'm so upset and disappointed for him and for those of us who looked forward to buying his product. For myself personally I didn't get a Misty because I kept hearing about problems with it and bad reviews regarding the customer service. I knew I could use something like that in my stamping but I held off. Then I saw Tim Holtz's Stamp Platform on youtube and I thought to myself "I'm so glad I waited!" I love Tim Holtz. I'm met him personally twice while taking his classes years ago and he's so kind to everyone he meets. His products are always top quality as far as performance, longevity and ease of use. I don't like the idea of having to stick on stickers with measurements on the side to use his platform but if that's what it takes to use it I certainly will. Maybe she thinks by doing this he will sell less of his products and people will buy more of hers? Ha! Don't bet on it. Tim Holtz has his fans and we are loyal. Just by looking at his platform on youtube you can see what a better product it is. Who else thinks it's odd she sued? I mean, the first person to make a paper cutter didn't go and sue the other companies who came out with paper cutters. I wonder if this will backfire on her? |
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Post by birukitty on Jun 6, 2017 20:19:27 GMT
PS Ignore my above post. I went back to the GS board and started reading some of the posts I'd missed and boy! I have missed a ton! I haven't even scratched the surface of what went on regarding Misti vs. all of the other platforms vs. the lawsuit vs. Tim Holtz.
Bottom line-I'm upset for Tim Holtz and that he was forced to make changes to his product. I will certainly be buying his platform when it comes out. Now I'm going back to the GS board to do a ton of reading on what I have missed. Was she right to sue? Yes, I suppose she certainly had the right. But, bad customer service is always a huge red bulls eye. It shows your character and it shows people (your customers) that you don't care about them. She proved that over and over. In the end that will sink her business. It always does.
Tim Holtz on the other hand is the complete opposite. If you've ever met him in person you'll know what I mean. I've never had the occasion to call customer service regarding any of his products because so far they haven't failed on me. But I think if I do I'd be treated fairly and with respect.
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Post by ashwyness on Jun 6, 2017 20:20:09 GMT
I did not hear it was the measurement stickers, I heard it was the magnetic base that was taken off. I guess we'll see if and when it ever gets released.
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Post by ladytrisha on Jun 6, 2017 22:39:07 GMT
i saw this thread earlier and the other one on the GS board and texted my cousin in the UK today.
She's getting one off amazon.uk and will bring with her this August for me - I'm excited and I don't even stamp that much but have a TON just sitting around!
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Post by gailoh on Jun 6, 2017 23:56:39 GMT
I will see him again in August at the Stampaway Convention in Cincinnati...he is very nice...
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 7, 2017 1:01:47 GMT
I heard the measurements were taken off of the TH Platform. I figured I would get the clear, sticky rulers that you can adhere to craft tables to mine when I finally get it. I preordered mine through ACOT. Can't wait to get it! For me, this is a complete non-issue - I don't have a ruler on the one I made, and I don't use the rulers on the ones I bought from Hampton Art. I figure if I have something where I really need measurements (like I need to move my paper half an inch and stamp again for some technique), I'll just laminate some graph paper and stick it to a magnet sheet and put that down before the paper. I have a Stampaholic and I have never used the ruler. I have a Little B clear grid that I put over my cardstock to place and center my stamp. Then after picking up the stamp (with the lid) I remove the grid and ink up. |
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Post by gillyp on Jun 7, 2017 1:23:58 GMT
I'm really confused and will have to read the GS threads to see what's going on but . . My TH Platform arrived from an English store a few weeks ago. I had preordered it in Frbruary and had an email apologising for the delay in April, I think, then the platform arrived shortly afterwards. I've not even taken it out of the box yet as I've not had a moment but I might try to make time tomorrow and see exactly what it's like!
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Post by chances on Jun 7, 2017 1:56:01 GMT
I'm really confused and will have to read the GS threads to see what's going on but . . My TH Platform arrived from an English store a few weeks ago. I had preordered it in Frbruary and had an email apologising for the delay in April, I think, then the platform arrived shortly afterwards. I've not even taken it out of the box yet as I've not had a moment but I might try to make time tomorrow and see exactly what it's like! MSP's patent only applies to the U.S. All you luckies outside of the U.S. get the original and without continued delay. Enjoy! |
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Post by Skellinton on Jun 7, 2017 3:18:41 GMT
The Brits could make a fortune selling them to us US citizens anxiously awaiting this!
I wish Tonic would let us know what the change is, if it is just the ruler, I am fine waiting, If they lost the magnetic base I want to find out how to order one from overseas.
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