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Mitzi50
Beginner June 2010

Argh! More TOG stress!

Mitzi50, 22 March, 2010 at 15:57 Posted on Planning 0 9

So some of you may remember the stress I had with my TOG last year, for those that dont, basically he took the whole payment out my account without permission way earlier than needed and then his reception staff were rude to me, refused to put me through to the owner and hung up on me, and all i was trying to do was get my money back from their mistake.

Anyways, the payment is due at the end of the week so I call his office to make the payment, and following the last mishap I ask to speak with him, the lady says that he is not there and can she help, I say no ill call back later to speak with him and she says 'dont bother' and hangs up!!

I called the owners mobile and he says this woman has already been dismissed but has to work out her notice as she is pregnant and she will be gone soon. I said I need time to think about this and will call him later.

Now the TOG is one thing I have not skimped on and I was calling to pay them! After all this stress im wondering whether to just cancel him, although i have made a £300 deposit, so I would need to try and get that back. But then with only 3 months to go, am i likely to get another good TOG?!

What would you do?

9 replies

Latest activity by Bev Downie, 23 March, 2010 at 20:28
  • PhilipHawkins
    PhilipHawkins ·
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    Wow! That is unbelievable! Personally I dont think he deserves your business. Where abouts are you?

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  • B
    Beginner July 2010
    brideseekingblush ·
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    Hmm. It's awkward. TBH I'd be really reluctant to pay them anymore with the service you've had. It does seem that he is ok, but his staff are awful. I guess it comes down to is it relatively easy to get hold of him/does he personally always get back to you quickly?

    If it's going to be a hassle then I think I would look at booking someone else. However I can't see how you would get your £300 back and that's a lot to lose, so if you can get through to him alright, and you're not therefore that worried about receiving your albums etc I wouldn't.

    I've not really been very decisive but I HTH?

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  • overtherainbow
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    That's awful - I'm afraid if I had dismissed someone, there is no way I would let them work notice! Dismissed means out the door! If he is prepared to let someone speak and treat his customers in that way knowingly, it's not very professional and with staff like that, lets face it, he won't be in business long so I think I would definitely be looking elsewhere if it were me.

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  • emsa1
    Beginner May 2011
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    I would at the very least say to him that you will only deal with him personally from now on and not with his staff, and ask him for either a direct mobile/home telephone number so you dont have to deal with this woman again. if he's not willing to do at least this i'd be off sharpish (making sure i had someone else lined up first though) xx

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  • videogal
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    This is my thought - If I were in your position I would want a meeting with him to discuss the whole customer service standards. Did you sign any terms as there maybe a clause in that which states that in the event of cancellation 90 days before the wedding date a certain percentage is due to the supplier. See what he says he may offer you a reduced amount for the appalling service you have received by certain members of his staff. If he's personally not the problem then I would stick with him but only if your satisfied with the outcome of your meeting with him. You need to explain what has gone wrong and ask what measures are going to be taken in the future to ensure that you are not subjected to bad customer service again! Good luck and hope you get it sorted. He needs to pick good, friendly staff in future who are able to deal with customers in a professional manner!

    Tracey xx

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  • Gillsy
    Beginner April 2010
    Gillsy ·
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    Firstly how bl00dy rude of her!!!!

    Secondly, I agree with some of the others. If you haven't had any issues with the photographer himself and are happy with his work then I would probably try and arrange a meeting with him to discuss everything and tell him how badly treated you feel. If you've got 100% confidence in him after that then I would stick with it.

    Do you have a contract with the TOG?? Also I agree that it will be difficult to get your £300 back if you decide to pull out.

    Its still worth thinking it over to be totally sure before you put any more money out to them - better to lose £300 than the full amount.

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  • Mitzi50
    Beginner June 2010
    Mitzi50 ·
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    Sorry for taking so long to reply ladies, had to work last night!

    Thanks for your comments, they really help actually! The actual tog always phones back straight away and I have his mobile number so can contact him directly that way. And he promised on the phone that he would make sure everything was perfect for our day and he would even have our photos ready for before we go on our honeymoon! ...not sure how he will manage that but sounds good.

    I think im going to try call him and see if he cant meet with us on saturday to discuss moving forward and reassure us and then I will pay him if im happy to continue.

    Thanks for the advice, im a bit calmer now!

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    Bev Downie ·
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    Try not to worry - it sounds like the photographer is ok and if you like his work, which is why you booked him then just ring him directly and cut out the staff and the sour grapes.

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