barncat Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I didn't realize how close they were to my products, same names, same colors, same terms, everything. I also found out she had first hand knowledge of my products, meaning she placed an order for my products!! Not sure how to take the next step to bring her down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcroome2005 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 OH crap. So sorry to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 oh for crying out loud - she couldn't use a BIT of imagination? That is just awful! wish I knew what steps you could take! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyrose Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I can see researching other people poducts but copying!? What are you going to do? Are you going to confront her? I'm new in this and i've studied other people products whom I admire, but I like to be original.. not that I haven't gotten ideas from others businesses but I always personalize it with my own very special touches. I'd be really upset if this ever happens to me since I'm putting so much work into defining my product line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlewitch Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Does the vermin have a website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Does the vermin have a website?I am curios now too... Where are the located?Barncat... I say you put them on the spot and ask them about it straight out!! (When they least expect it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 We'll all contact her, on her website........and tell her we know she did it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted September 9, 2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2006 My former sales rep and her somehow planned this, cause she wasn't making them 6 weeks before the trade show. 6 weeks is not enough time to test. Mine was 10 mos before it went to market. She is 2 hrs away and has a shop, might have to take a road trip. Don't be sneaky cause i'm a good detective... and ready to go kick some butt I have replicated product sure, so has everyone else here I am sure, but to take the details out of 50 products and reproduce them exactly, come on!! Wait until I lay down my plans , then I''ll let you know her site...she has two! But she doen't have my creativity.....1000 new products by Jan...that is my goal! I am a little tired though and my DH thinks I'm crazy, but all for it!Can I just say I love these smileys!!http://www.smileycentral.com/sig.jsp?pc=ZSzeb096&pp=ZNxmk121JJUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystala25 Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Those smileys make your post. I am sitting here laughing so hard at those smileys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 All we need are sound effects for those smiley!! (ya know, like the books you read to your kids!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Those smilies are awesome!! THey totally make your post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I'd be going after that sales rep too! Kick some serious butt! Fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I am a firm believer in Karma. Whatever you do to someone, good or bad, I believe it comes back to you three fold. I think this person will get what she deserves in the long run without you doing anything in retaliation. Just sit back and watch her fail. We believe that one of our competitors once vandalized (2x in one week) our business car - $3000 worth of damage. I feel very at peace knowing their business will suffer at least $9000 in losses and I won't have to do a darn thing. My conscience and Karma are clean but I can't say the same for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcandletarts2 Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 But she doen't have my creativity.....1000 new products by Jan...that is my goal! I am a little tired though and my DH thinks I'm crazy, but all for it!WOW! 1000 new products by January? Sounds like you will be testing 24/7, including in your sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 But she doen't have my creativity.....1000 new products by Jan...that is my goal! I am a little tired though and my DH thinks I'm crazy, but all for it!WOW! 1000 new products by January? Sounds like you will be testing 24/7, including in your sleep.WOW is right !!! That is a lot of new products to add to a line.... Do you sell other products other than candles, bath & body?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barncat Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 B&B, not yet, but that's where I'm getting most of the new products. Been testing throughout the year. with 45 scents that knockss me down to 20 some odd new products. Have 8 so far completed, and still testing the rest. So "1000" products is easier thatn you think. Been working 8am-11pm lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 I hope you new B&B line takes off for you!!! Good Luck....Try and get some sleep too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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