Non-Payment: What to Do When a Cheffer Refuses to Answer?

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A seller on a forum for chefs reported a non-payment issue with a prominent member who received the item but has not responded to multiple messages. The seller expressed frustration, considering naming the individual to gain attention. Other users weighed in, noting that most members are generally reliable and suggesting giving the non-paying member one last chance to respond. There were concerns about potential email issues that might be causing the lack of communication. The situation escalated when it was revealed that this non-payment might be part of a larger pattern of scams involving multiple users. Pampered Chef's legal department was mentioned as being involved, and moderators were alerted. One user ultimately resolved their payment issue after initially being unresponsive, leading to discussions about accountability and the emotional challenges some members face. The thread highlighted the need for caution in online transactions and the complexities of interpersonal dynamics within the community. Overall, it illustrated a mix of support, concern, and skepticism regarding member interactions and trustworthiness.
I'm a little confused by the attacks against Darby. I've read the post your referring to, and I don't see the big deal. She never asked for money, people offered it to her because they wanted to help her out. After her ordeal was resolved, it seemed that the majority did not want their money returned, and were fine with her idea of donating it, as she did. The only one that said otherwise was you. If you wanted the money you donated back, that's a matter for you to discuss with Darby. I don't see the need for all of the attacks against her. As for this situation, people are human, they make mistakes. She apologized and it has been resolved. Let it go.
 
What about the other post which was removed inviting people to her "party" which was really just her other direct sales company and she was just taking more money from thoughful, helpful people.
 
There is ALOT going on here.
 
I think that there may be more to this than we all know (I don't know ANYTHING about the other DS party). I have to admit, I just went back over the "Holy..." thread and things don't add up quite right to me either, from either that thread or this one (I was one who donated money and didn't ask for it back - I'm happy it went to a shelter). I've never had a Fed Ex guy leave me a note saying this is where he left my packages as we agreed to (and why was the note sitting there all by itself - wouldn't it have been attached to a box?). But I don't know, maybe my Fed Ex guy is a slacker (whole 'nother thread).

For this thread, it sounds like pamperdawn had her facts straight; she just wanted her money and she's being made out to be the bad person here. As Elaine said, no one named names. She was looking for help on what to do, and I don't blame her. I would have done the same thing to get the person to react.

Things do happen, people get absent-minded, stressed, etc., and I do hope that's all this was...
 
If you're referring to my posts, I certainly wasn't meaning to make pampereddawn out to be the bad guy. I understand that she was just trying to get the situation resolved. She never named names or made attacks against anybody. Others did. I just hate to see people attacked unfairly, and I'm not seeing where it is all coming from, that's all.
 
I think I read somewhere that some Cheffers have two screen names... Please look at this carefully. Especially when you look at the responses between this thread and Holy Sh**

All You need to do is call HO for the facts.
 
dianevill said:
I think that there may be more to this than we all know (I don't know ANYTHING about the other DS party). ..
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The other DS party thread was removed by Greg, so I probably sound like a fool bringing it up, it just really irked me. Just trying to squeal more money out of us all.

The real issue is the Holy S*** thread. And what has happened to pamperdawn.
 
Okay, clearly this is getting misinterpreted. I'm going to follow pampereddawn's idea and be done with this thread. I don't want to start any fights here on CS, and I certainly don't want to offend anyone unecessarily. I do not know Darby, but she has contributed great advice to many threads and I feel that I have benefited from her being here. I stuck up for her for that reason. None of us know what really happened, it's all speculation, and I feel that it's not getting us anywhere, so I'm done.
 
chefbritt said:
Okay, clearly this is getting misinterpreted. I'm going to follow pampereddawn's idea and be done with this thread. I don't want to start any fights here on CS, and I certainly don't want to offend anyone unecessarily. I do not know Darby, but she has contributed great advice to many threads and I feel that I have benefited from her being here. I stuck up for her for that reason. None of us know what really happened, it's all speculation, and I feel that it's not getting us anywhere, so I'm done.
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Okay, Darby, whatever you say............
 
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ChefJesssica said:
Okay, Darby, whatever you say............
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NOW THAT"S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!

Everyone look at the thread Holy Sh** If you sent money in then Call HO because there is such a thing as mail fraud. I'm not sure about the pal pay but those that snail mailed call PC. Print out your check stub from the internet and get the signature!
 
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Chefgirl2 said:
I think I read somewhere that some Cheffers have two screen names... Please look at this carefully. Especially when you look at the responses between this thread and Holy Sh**

All You need to do is call HO for the facts.
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What two names:eek: I am sooooo out of the loop:confused:
I have enough trouble finding things I've posted for one name much less TWO:confused:
 
These unfair attacks are exactly what I was talking about. I could provide you with my name, contact info, consultant number, etc. but I don't feel like it will help because you will continue to think what you want. I chimed in on this thread because I thought I would stick up for a fellow cheffer, and I am sorry I did. Attack me all you want. I can't make you think any differently.
 
ChefJesssica said:
There is ALOT going on here.
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I'm almost afraid to step into this but I've got to support Chefgirl2 and ChefJessica in this. I'm afraid this is going to turn into a big bashfest with people taking sides.

From the very beginning the "Holy Sh**" thread caught my attention because the answers she said she was getting from HO completely went against everything I have ever heard come from the HO. I was also concerned about what this would mean to my consultants and customers. I DID NOT go into this looking to "out" someone for lying.

This site is full of SO many compassionate and caring people I was becoming more and more upset for their sakes as I realized this looked like we were being misled. Due to some of my posts in that thread, I was contacted by another consultant that had contacted the HO for answers. I am still hoping for an email response from HO (the consultant that contacted me has received a few phone calls from HO but you can't post a phone call ) so that something could be posted "in writing" from the HO regarding EXACTLY what happened. Many of you will support Darby because that is your nature to protect someone you feel is being attacked. While it is an excellent quality to have, please don't be naive and trust blindly.

I have read through the ENTIRE "Holy Sh**" thread more than once. There are some MAJOR discrepancies in many of her posts. The one that comes to mind is where she talks about contacting her director. (The following are IN ORDER and cut and pasted from the thread.) Darby's words are in red.

(1) Ok, left a message for my director to call me back. Lets hope she can pull some weight and get some better answers.

(2)Total Loss For Words...
Just got of the phone and you'll never guess...she agree's with HO. Says that once it leaves the company, is out of their hands, but she also says she does not understand why I havent fallen upon a sympathetic ear. (Maybe cause they all think like HER).

So there you have it. She says she will try and give it a go for tomorrow but for me not to get all my hopes up. Says "sometimes these things can just happen...rare, but sometimes"

(3)I spoke to my hospitality person because my director is over an hour away from me. I cannot seem to make it the monthly meetings and I didnt want to burden her with "Hi, I know I can never manage to make it to the meetings, but can you help me with something..." sounds so impersonal. I will be on the phone with my director ASAP in the morning, though. I am so distraught about this. This was such a good show for me, up until the delivery thing, you know...

The thread is full of this. You can choose to believe it, re-read it, whatever you want. I just felt I needed to support a side that I feel is going to end up getting slammed in this whole process.
 
Are you saying that Chefbritt and Darby are the same person? I am so confused!! Chefbritt has a PC website, and that would be pretty stupid to pay for just to have a second identity. I need some more info!

What the h#ll is going on??

Elaine- clear out your PM box so we can talk!
 
When you post it that way there are some discrepencies. I tend to be a trusting person, so I really didn't analyze the post that carefully. I do feel like I was unfairly attacked because I expressed my opinion though. I guess it all comes down to the fact that this is the internet, and as much as we all feel like family sometimes, you never really know someone. It's sad to think that someone like Darby might not be who we thought she was. But facts are a better way to fight this. Thanks georgia peach for providing some more insight for me.
 
gilliandanielle said:
Are you saying that Chefbritt and Darby are the same person? I am so confused!! Chefbritt has a PC website, and that would be pretty stupid to pay for just to have a second identity. I need some more info!

What the h#ll is going on??

Elaine- clear out your PM box so we can talk!
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Thank you I am soooo confused too. I was just going to leave this thread:confused:
 
I can reassure you that we are not the same person. I truly do exist up here in NH. Ask Harriet, we've had several conversations about the area.
 
gilliandanielle said:
Are you saying that Chefbritt and Darby are the same person? I am so confused!! Chefbritt has a PC website, and that would be pretty stupid to pay for just to have a second identity. I need some more info!

What the h#ll is going on??

Elaine- clear out your PM box so we can talk!
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Gillian! You are right. My apologies to ChefBritt, I got carried away and didn't do my research. ChefBritt is a real person with her own website. So, oops on me! I was the one with the snotty comment and I am really sorry. I do believe Darby has more than one name, but I don't think it's ChefBritt!
 
I am not accusing you of anything Brittany- I am just really confused!!
 
Thank-you for clearing my name on this one. I honestly was just trying to defend what I thought to be an innocent person. I don't know what's going on. Darby truly could be who you say she is. I don't know what to make of this anymore.
 
I responded to a thread that was deleted. Hopefully, I jumped the gun. I did go back and ask if they wanted me to delete my response since I saw hers was. That's when I learned I needed to empty my account...

I do wonder why Darby's emails had times posted that are ahead of ours?
 
chefbritt said:
Thank-you for clearing my name on this one. I honestly was just trying to defend what I thought to be an innocent person. I don't know what's going on. Darby truly could be who you say she is. I don't know what to make of this anymore.
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I am sorry Brittany! Thought you were Darby!
 
Chefgirl2 said:
I responded to a thread that was deleted. Hopefully, I jumped the gun. I did go back and ask if they wanted me to delete my response since I saw hers was. That's when I learned I needed to empty my account...

I do wonder why Darby's emails had times posted that are ahead of ours?
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Yeah, I deleted it once I realized how WRONG I was. I am so so so sorry!
 
That's alright. As long as it was cleared up. It gets too easy to get caught up in things like this sometimes. I did notice that Chefgirl2 had quoted you, but I never saw the original post, so I assumed you deleted it. No harm done.
 
Chefgirl2 said:
I responded to a thread that was deleted. Hopefully, I jumped the gun. I did go back and ask if they wanted me to delete my response since I saw hers was. That's when I learned I needed to empty my account...

I do wonder why Darby's emails had times posted that are ahead of ours?
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I think there is something screwy with the posting times. I've noticed that I have responded to someone's post and my time is sometimes an hour BEFORE theirs! Weird...I just go by the # of the post.

Also, someone being allowed to delete their post can really make us all think we are losing our minds!
 
I am in AK a few hours behind you guys, so my posts show my local time, but yours show they are in the FUTURE! Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo (twilight zone, not jeopardy song! LMAO!)
 
gilliandanielle said:
I am in AK a few hours behind you guys, so my posts show my local time, but yours show they are in the FUTURE! Doo doo, doo doo, doo doo, doo doo (twilight zone, not jeopardy song! LMAO!)
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oh my gosh lmao . your post says 12:45am I think you are on the same zone as me and it's only 10:45 wth
 
They are screwy anyway!! It is 9:45 my time- my post (#48) says 9:31 but just a few minutes later it says 12:45??? Like I need more to confuse me!
 
gilliandanielle said:
They are screwy anyway!! It is 9:45 my time- my post (#48) says 9:31 but just a few minutes later it says 12:45??? Like I need more to confuse me!
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ok wait what time zone are you? I thought AK was Pacific like CA
 
No, AK has it's own time zone- I think I am only an hour behind CA.
 
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