Mr Mylar

The other half of the story would be appreciated. I'd be interested in it as well. Do tell, Mike. Tell the other 1/2 that I paid you in 2013, I assisted you when you said you needed help, was promised refunds but were never sent, then the moment that you think someone makes you look bad publicly, they get paid. Whatever it is that you think I "wronged" you, please let it out and I'll respond. How am "I" the one swaying public opinion when I simply responded to probation discussions from TWO OTHER Opps that people were in that resulted in the same (no art and years waiting for a refund). A quick search in SS yields 2 others as well. So, again, feel free. I've left out everything but the Mattina Opp not for my sake, but yours. And if you're referring to Michael Sta Maria, where I agreed to commissions on an "Opp" you were running and agreed to reduce the gross amount of refund owed to me by off-setting CGC costs. Then, the moment you learned that Adonis and I and Jun and I were buddies and spoke about the books outside our conversations, you tell Jun then tell me that you want me to sub the commissions under my own account thereby requiring me to hit 10 commissions for an approve-able Mail in amount. Then, it taking me about a month to come up with additional funds to pay for those commissions, cgc costs, and fed ex from the Phillipines to Florida. Sure, there it is. Oh, and somehow you think it's a binding modification of our "contract" for the Mattina Opp where you think you are deserved a $120 (was it) reduction of the original Opp price for further expenses that I incurred, you thinking you're owed $120 in relief for no costs that you incurred. Or is it that you're upset because i acted amicably at Boston comic con because you were 1) witnessing for the cgc booth and 2) because my Maria books were in limbo as I specifically emailed Mike Balent rather amicably allowing it to appear as though it was a transfer of a private mail in as opposed to you ditching it causing the need for the three of us to discuss. Andy please stop, you're twisting the story around. Again. I gave you your refund, you paid for the remainder of the sketches yesterday right before you posted here. You weren't communicating to artist about payment until this happened. And once you got all you could out of me and got your sketches done you cut me off and demanded your refund. Stop it please

It was later disclosed/discovered that the artist never received the money. But at this point, it's been so long, I forget where that information was posted/came from. Whoa, the time to remediate is crazy. Glad it's finally being dealt with. Certainly not the first SS sketch opp that has gone sideways. If the artist never got the money where did it go for so long? How many people got the short end on this, and how much money total was involved? The artist never recieved the funds, funds were sent to someone in connection with artist. Person stopped communication, Paypal protection was long gone. Had to pay out of pocket

Andy you're telling the story in a way to sway public opinion, but you and I know the entire story so if you want to tell half of the story regarding transactions that's on you. But you and I both know better. Refund sent

Refund paid in full thx

Right? I hope ALL the people owed money/sketches get an explanation and apology too, as well as their money (obviously). I've been working on refunds before Doug posted doing the best I can thx So what about mine? From the Mattina Opp found HERE. Last you told me, I would be refunded within two weeks of May 28, 2016. I've tried to communicate privately but if my refund gets pushed back to refund those that go publicly (those that are rightfully owed refunds), maybe this is where it should have been taken to begin with. Hey Andy sure I can refund you not a problem. But while we're on the topic do you think you can pay the artist for the 5 sketch covers that I tried to help facilitate for you overseas? You have 5 sketch covers that haven't been paid yet where the artist is waiting for payment from the transactions. Did you want to deduct what's owed to the artist towards your refund? Please email me or text me thx

Right? I hope ALL the people owed money/sketches get an explanation and apology too, as well as their money (obviously). I've been working on refunds before Doug posted doing the best I can thx

Hi Doug what's your paypal? Will refund you in full by this evening thank you My email is mjeter4@gmail.com please send me your paypal so I can refund you thank you

As I stated in my emails and will state publicly I never said I was waiting for refund from Ryan or his rep from the Benjamin opp. I said I made an error from this opportunity and will be sending a refund Not an interest loan; I had a SICK CHILD and left ALL opps to attend to him. Left job, left everything to take care of personal situation. I APOLOGIZE to you as this was my responsibility; I will refund you the money you sent me for the sketch opp thx

Hello Niro and Juan, Yes I've given partial refunds to some people and full refunds to others. Going down my list and giving out refunds as best I can, have given up sketches of my own to boardies as well to make good on the transactions Like I stated to both of you before in the email communications I've sent to you both, I can give you partial refunds with the rest shortly thereafter. Doing the best that I can, have not ran away and have given you both my email for communication. Will be sending partial refunds to you both this weekend, my apologies as this was my mixup. Told you this in our emails, still sending the refunds, doing my best to send portion shortly like I stated in the communications I've had with you both this week Ryan Benjamin opp 2 of 4 sketches were completed. Gave out 3rd refund a while ago and Niro you are the 4th refund Have not disappeared; both of you have been communicating with me through my emails. Have responded to emails as soon as you sent them Juan I am sending you a portion of the refund this wknd; you have recieved 1 of your 2 sketches you've purchased from my opps, sorry for long delay but it's coming your way thank you

Yes there are MANY things we as facilitators cannot predict when running opps, this includes (but is not limited to) artists who face unexpected work or personal commitments. In some rare cases artists have been know to go RADIO SILENT; stop answering emails, texts, phone calls etc. In situations we as facilitators can only do so much in order to get sketches completed. Some methods that have been implemented to reduce this from happening include holding money in escrow until the pieces are completed. Unfortunately this doesnt work with all as some artists sill require payment upfront. Getting sketches in person IS AWESOME!!! However not everyone is able to attend shows. When I started offering opps on the boards it was basically for 3 reasons. 1. I wanted to offer sketch opportunities with artist that were NOT attending shows. If you do a search you will see my first few opps were with artists that had not attended any show for years including Mike Zeck (who now is everywhere) Dave Simons RIP, Al Milgrom, Don Perlin etc. 2. I didnt want to fill up sketch lists with artists at conventions with requests for me and client (hey I am a collector too you know ) 3. I wanted to offer higher quality pieces/ie at home commissions I cannot speak for every facilitator BUT I can tell you all MY opps and all the OPPS that I have been apart of (DarrellF, A-DONIS, Alphatrion1, THECOLLECTOR, DennisRodmanofSS) have ALWAYS had great communication. Yes some take a little longer than expected, but all were completed. Again, I am happy you got everything resolved with Mike. But please do not allow your experience, in this, your ONE AND ONLY OPP, be reflection of all OPPS and facilitators who ru them here on the boards. -Dan My sincere apologies to Boon and other individuals I have completed many many opportunities here on the boards. I have come up against an unfortunate set of circumstances, but I've done my best to contact art reps, find out whats's going on with the outstanding books,etc. The staff at CGC has done an amazing job at getting books shipped directly in some opps so the boardies can get their books quickly. Herb Trimpe---passed away; I'm working to get refunds to 2 customers ****Please do not contact Mrs' Trimpe or anyone related to the Trimpe art support sysyem. I will refund you directly, please contact me directly Dell'otto--21 sketches altogether, some boardies did not pay their last portion of the group sketch rate so I was stuck with paying this out of pocket. Luckily a boardie offered to pay the remaining balance for these. This opp took a really long time, but last batch of books are currently at CGC Ardian Syaf--went to China, when he returned he was able to mail these to CGC. These books are in my possession and I've been mailing these out. If you haven't recieved your Ardian sketch please email me at mjeter4@gmail.com thank you

I gave your Jubilee sketch to Dscott(thank you Doug) last week at Heroes as he was shipping overseas to you

Ryan completed 2 of 4 books 2 sketches have been sent to their respective owners Have gotten confirm that refunds for the other two sketches should be received by the end of the month. My apologies for slow responses and delays, will make this right for everyone involved thank you

Thank you, I think Doom is next on the Ryan list

Long overdue thanks to Jun(Force Majeure) For years he has been the greatest connect re artists from the Phillipines who rarely if ever attend US conventions. Because the sketches are done at home, the quality level has been amazing! Thank you Jun!

Here are the prices for Ryan: 1 character pencil with background $200 2 character pencil with background $250 1 character inked with background $250 1 character colored (gauche,marker) with background $300 2 characters colored(gauche, marker) with background $430 *b/g will be simple atmospheric stuff(clouds, smoke, bat signal etc)* **These are the direct prices quoted to me. I asked the rep if this was the same price people normally pay, he said that these would be take home commissions and not convention style sketches. I could possibly pick up some of these books at c2e2 depending on timeframe** ***Books in Ryan's possession: Xmen blood splatter 1p x3 Avengers gold logo(on top) 2p x2*** CGC fees: $40 per book, please add $10 for fast track ****All sketches will be wraparound unless requested otherwise**** For anyone interested I will create group pm, please let me know thank you

Spoke to Ryan and his rep Tuesday morning, he said he would be getting back to me asap. I'll them a little bit tomorrow

Will answer all pm's tomorrow, thank you for interest

Nice! Thanks for the examples guys!

Here are some Ryan Benjamin examples. From his sketchbook, but we've been discussing how to make the same quality on blanks:

Thanks just waiting for word on final prices. Books can be picked up at c2e2, these won't be convention style sketches but home commissions Details for Khan coming soon

Yes he quoted inks and copics, will post examples asap

This book is from a private opp we did with him a couple of years ago (thumbs u

All details(pricing, turnaround, examples etc.) for Khan will be posted later this evening. Will get pricing for Ryan later in the week Ryan already has blanks in his possession that I gave to him at eccc. He said he could complete 1 book every other week and can use gauche for painting(same medium Ed Tadeo uses)

So great to finally meet Steve(worldsbestcomics) And Crain was like a ghost, I saw him for minute, saw the sketches then he dissappeared Amazing sketches came through the booth from Crain, from Carnage to Boba Fett. Congrats to everyone that got one, kudos to Steve