yet another fanfire update (long)

[Oona]

Well, six weeks ago I called fanfire again to get an update on the status of the signed tourbook that I was to recieve on 9/10/04. This got the usual infernally long on-holds, confusion, scurrying, runarounds, etc. they don't even have any records of my order number. again, I was told that they will file the reports to the "right people" and call again in three weeks. I called in six weeks, (2/14/05) as I was away on business, plus aI figured that the extra time may help them in a way that a stiptic pencil may help an axe wound. I got the same results as stated above. I did, however put to them the question as to if this will have a positive or negative outcome. I stressed the "if" more than the "when". No conclusive answers as usual. The female voice on the other end only could say that she would deliver by hand the report to the "right people". So I asked as to what has transpired before? Was the report before handed to the "wrong people" and could I expect a better result this time? Again, nothing conclusive was what I heard.
I did more snooping and found out about the parent company, Signature, who I purchase from wholesale for business. I made some phonecalls there to unearth the truth. Many discussions with many grey suits later, most of whome are at best semi-aware of fanfire's problems ( I got many "no comments" on that), I got an answer as to what the stumbling block was. Some of these execs were surprised how I found them! One of the brass at signature said, after making some calls found out enough of the tourbooks were sent to the bandmembers to sign......."and", I ask......he continued stating that we have three out of four of the signatures. Hmmmm, I asked who was left out. He said Stevie has yet to sign the. He said that they are in the posession of....drumroll please...................................Chris Nicks.
OH KRAPPE! Hopefully none of you guys are shocked that if someone has wronged Stevie or her fans that it was her brother. I guess I will NEVER see that tourbook if it's up to him. If being a screw-up was a super-power, he should be out shopping for a cape and boots. At least there is no mystery as to why things are such a mess. He has had nearly as much harm on her career as that psychiatrist that put here on anti-depressants. That being said, Fanfire should know all this and have bypassed him to get the signatures. They are still on the hook for this......I will never surrender.

[dissention]

Surely you jest. Surely you jest.

Don't expect one, my love, you stand a greater chance of Stevie showing up at your doorstep as a singing telegram. He's probably cruising the bars right now, picking up women, and enticing them with signed tourbooks. Because he's Stevie's brother, after all.

[diamondsnake]

Oh my...

I went to this show, this is the Atlantic City Show, right? And I did the backstage tour, who were you? We most likely sat right next to each other! That is ****ing ridiculous that you do not have your tourbook yet though. I got mine about October/November but only after I told them I wanted the tourbook right now or a refund right now. Then they put me through to a supervisor who had the tourbook overnighted to me via Fedex. The tourbook thing was a nightmare but I am so glad I went- best show of my life! At this point, I think you may have let this slide too long. The tour was over almost six months ago so obviously it is more difficult to get a hold of the band members to sign the books. Especially considering they have to each sign them seperately. That sounds like a nightmare on fanfire's part. Tell them you want the tourbook within the week or you want a refund within the week.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by bluewhitefire

ok...iknow i dont post that much.. but i really do appreciate people like you who stand up to crap like this... i accepted that fact that i was shafted a long time ago! it really sucks but id still like to have my tourbook. thanks Chris!
~S~

There are still those out there who are waiting for their Stevie t-shirts from 1983 that Chris was supposed to send out. But he folded the offices in New York after cashing the checks and never sent a thing.

[Kelly]

Oh My. What a mess. I definately feel for you.
The thing is Stevie probably knows nothing about this. I would hope she would at least sign a tourbook if asked to for the Platinum Packages.....I seriously wonder if she was even told about this. I cannot figure out how her brother got involved in this...he certainly would not be the person Signature/fanfire should go to for dealings with Stevie. He has nothing to do with her management etc. Have you tried calling Howard and Sheryl Louise's office and telling them what this suit told you?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Kelly

Oh My. What a mess. I definately feel for you.
The thing is Stevie probably knows nothing about this. I would hope she would at least sign a tourbook if asked to for the Platinum Packages.....I seriously wonder if she was even told about this. I cannot figure out how her brother got involved in this...he certainly would not be the person Signature/fanfire should go to for dealings with Stevie. He has nothing to do with her management etc.

Fact of the matter is that if she puts her stamp of approval on these money-making schemes, she's responsible for seeing that the product reaches the consumer or else she has no right taking their money. Same with all the other members of the band. She's just as responsible and doesn't deserve a free pass.

Originally Posted by Kelly

Have you tried calling Howard and Sheryl Louise's office and telling them what this suit told you?

Lot of good that would do.

[Jessica Leigh]

Originally Posted by Kelly

Oh My. What a mess. I definately feel for you.
The thing is Stevie probably knows nothing about this. I would hope she would at least sign a tourbook if asked to for the Platinum Packages.....I seriously wonder if she was even told about this. I cannot figure out how her brother got involved in this...he certainly would not be the person Signature/fanfire should go to for dealings with Stevie. He has nothing to do with her management etc. Have you tried calling Howard and Sheryl Louise's office and telling them what this suit told you?

Yeah I thought that was the case, Kelly. I didn't think Chris Nicks had any involvement in all this crap... you guys should contact HK and SL's offices for more info... or maybe ask Lori on the NicksFix!

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by dissention

Fact of the matter is that if she puts her stamp of approval on these money-making schemes, she's responsible for seeing that the product reaches the consumer or else she has no right taking their money. Same with all the other members of the band. She's just as responsible and doesn't deserve a free pass.

I think so too. Even if I doubt she knows in details about all these operations she is responsible like all the other band members. And if there's a problem (again) with his brother's involvement in this someone should inform her.

Romy

[Oona]

[QUOTE=diamondsnake]Oh my...

I went to this show, this is the Atlantic City Show, right? And I did the backstage tour, who were you? We most likely sat right next to each other! That is ****ing ridiculous that you do not have your tourbook yet though. I got mine about October/November but only after I told them I wanted the tourbook right now or a refund right now. Then they put me through to a supervisor who had the tourbook overnighted to me via Fedex.


I was the heavy fellow in a dark colored surgical scrub top and a bright orange bandana. I was the guy who suggested the photos at the mic. As far as speaking to supervisors, usually none are in when I call (B.S.) I still ask to speak to someone else. Sometimes on a rare occasion I do speak to a "supervisor", but nothing seems to happen, and no one seems to have any explanation of what has happened. I am, however unwilling to take a refund. They stated that I may not refund any part of this package for any reason, I am holding them to the same. I will not let them have an "out" of this so easily. It just makes me all too angry and sad. It just rakes open the wounds of the '98 AHI event, I guess. Those are nearly as fresh as the very first day.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Oona

. . . It just rakes open the wounds of the '98 AHI event, I guess. Those are nearly as fresh as the very first day.

I was there for that - what happened? Other than La Nicks leaving before meeting everyone, which though she had been at the table with Henley and Mick for awhile (over an hour I think) was not a nice thing to so. All in all, I thought it was fun - but I got to meet her

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I think so too. Even if I doubt she knows in details about all these operations she is responsible like all the other band members. And if there's a problem (again) with his brother's involvement in this someone should inform her.

Romy

That's easier said than done, Romy. Chris Nicks has a long history of scamming the fans and using them up for his personal benefit, yet she continues to this day to give him such behind-the-scenes roles when it comes to her career. I understand that he's her brother, but she's not stupid and she knows the **** he pulls. How could she not?

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by dissention

That's easier said than done, Romy. Chris Nicks has a long history of scamming the fans and using them up for his personal benefit, yet she continues to this day to give him such behind-the-scenes roles when it comes to her career. I understand that he's her brother, but she's not stupid and she knows the **** he pulls. How could she not?

I imagine it has to be difficult to cut her brother out completely from her work, especially since he's also living with her.

Romy

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I imagine it has to be difficult to cut her brother out completely from her work, especially since he's also living with her.

Romy

Regardless, he's a thief. If she wants to employ such people, that's fine, but hopefully fans will know the people she employs enough now that they won't fall for another scheme and pay money for nothing. In the future, if they fall for these things knowing that Chris Nicks is still involved (or even Jonathan Todd), then they really have no one to blame but themselves. He stole from the members of her "fan club" back in the early eighties and it looks like he's up to his old tricks all over again.

[Oona]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I was there for that - what happened? Other than La Nicks leaving before meeting everyone, which though she had been at the table with Henley and Mick for awhile (over an hour I think) was not a nice thing to so. All in all, I thought it was fun - but I got to meet her

I didn't get to meet her because I didn't want to join in on the throng that approached the table. I wanted to wait them out a bit. I am not an autograph hound, I just wanted to meet her and perhaps a photo with her as Gerri promised. Gerri promised a quiet, informal gathering of people in which Stevie was free to congregate. "Anyone that wants to meet her absolutely will" was the promise that made me spend my cash and fly in to AZ......Pfff....I lost what may have been my one and only chance to meet her because I acted like a gentleman and refused to mash in on her with the rest of the over-excited throng. That was not how I wanted to meet her. This is how I was rewarded. I still relive it every day. Some folks flew in from Australia and never got to meet her for the same reason.....It's all too sad.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by Oona

I didn't get to meet her because I didn't want to join in on the throng that approached the table. I wanted to wait them out a bit. I am not an autograph hound, I just wanted to meet her and perhaps a photo with her as Gerri promised. Gerri promised a quiet, informal gathering of people in which Stevie was free to congregate. "Anyone that wants to meet her absolutely will" was the promise that made me spend my cash and fly in to AZ......Pfff....I lost what may have been my one and only chance to meet her because I acted like a gentleman and refused to mash in on her with the rest of the over-excited throng. That was not how I wanted to meet her. This is how I was rewarded. I still relive it every day. Some folks flew in from Australia and never got to meet her for the same reason.....It's all too sad.

I know I am going to kick myself for this, but who is Gerri? Is that the AHI lady in charge of the tickets?

But, yes, she should have stayed longer - another hour would not have killed her - but maybe she had to fly out that night - who knows. Interestingly, I joined the line while she was getting the award for the AHI donations and got to meet Henley, who was funny, and Mick, who was not too nice IMO (but has been since when I have met him). I got to talk to Stevie as she was leaving. So, that was cool. MANY people were pissed about that night though, which is a shame. I mean the meet and greet was poorly organized. I felt very sorry for alot of the people.

Thankfully, she has made the effort since to meet all people at this event - though I base that on posts not personal experience. Sadly, each person gets like two seconds, a snap of the camera, and then bye bye.

I am sorry that crapola happened to you