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ModPermalink Reply by Martika* of MartikasMysticDesign on September 2, 2012 at 10:42am

At this point the only thing you can do is take legal action. They are probably assuming you wont since your a small business with little money. Since they are making money off of your art, you should care. Since they took time to steal it they will and can do it to other artists like yourself. Yes, it's a hassle but they will/can keep doing this to you in the future. If you think of it this way you own a claim for every item they sell of your art. So even if it's a hassle in the end it could be worth it.

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on September 2, 2012 at 1:00pm

Thanks for your advice Martika, I really appreciate it.

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Permalink Reply by Caroleeena of Circles of Joy on September 2, 2012 at 3:47pm

Have a lawyer send them a cease and desist order and then sue them if you have to. They have stolen from you and are making money on your work. It's time for YOU to make some money on your work now.

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Permalink Reply by Hillary on September 2, 2012 at 5:24pm

It was a COMPANY?!

Oh hell no girl!  Get after them!  Do not let this go!  Please consider taking legal action.

If you need help my best friend is an attorney.  Even if he can't help you, he may be able to offer advice or lead you in the right direction.  Get in touch with me girl!  <3  So sorry this is happening.  :-(

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Permalink Reply by Kimberly Marie of Spinity Hoops on September 2, 2012 at 6:12pm

post it and let us harass them for you! thats BS.  you should not be happy with this, no way, and I would be more than happy to help you hassle them!!

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StudentPermalink Reply by beth piver on September 2, 2012 at 8:09pm

im sorry to hear that rachel, that sucks when that happens.
can you tell us who stole it? id like to know just so i dont accidentally give any business to these people. or if you dont feel comfortable doing that publicly, just message me if youd like. thanks.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Missina Lee on September 2, 2012 at 11:26pm

If they are re-selling your work on etsy, you can report to etsy if you don't want to go through a lawyer at the moment. Otherwise, I agree with Caroleeena. Do not let this go. If it costs money, is your art worth it? Are YOU worth it? Yes, absolutely. Don't sell yourself short and let them have it :(

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on September 4, 2012 at 8:50am

Thanks everyone for the advice, I really appreicate it! I'm going to see what legal action I can take. To inform everyone thou, my art can be seen at www.facebook.com/hulahoopcustomart and www.pneumaticcustoms.com Thanks again!  

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StudentPermalink Reply by Rika on September 27, 2012 at 2:16pm

I'm sorry you have to go for this, but I loved your leg hooper design so much I went ahead and ordered it from your website!

I'm always looking for merchandise to express my love of the hoop, but it's hard to find!  You should think about branching out into tshirts.  I'd buy them!

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Permalink Reply by Rachel Bond on September 29, 2012 at 9:57am

Thanks Rika, and I have started a cafepress shop, I can add any designs, but I just have a few up at the moment www.cafepress.com/pneumaticcustoms

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