Does anybody know anything about this vendor?

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:07 pm

http://www.toddscostumes.com
Any information would be appreciated.
Regards. Michaelson

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:25 pm

I saw this just a couple of weeks ago while surfing. I wonder, does he have a contract with Wested and (correct me if I'm wrong) Peter Bros.? I hope so.

I too wonder if anyone has heard of Todd's Costumes. I also don't wanna make any claims (been there before) and get somebody mad. He might be a member here for al I know.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:36 pm

http://www.toddscostumes.com/indy/indiana_jones_bag.htm

Looks like he's selling the WPG bags for a slight mark up.

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:42 pm

I also notice that the Jacket page has Indy Chris's mannequin and it says "Courtesy of Chris King", with some pics from Wested's page as well. Perhaps Chris or Peter can shed some light on this.

Peace,
Cliff

P.S. Oh also, it says the hat comes from Baron Hats, not Peter Bros. Sorry!

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 12:47 pm

That's what I'm trying to determine here. Is this a member of the forum? There are a LOT of 'captured' descriptions and images taken directly from websites that raise one's eyebrows at the moment. He does say Baron's, but I believe the photo came from the PB site

Regards. Michaelson

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:12 pm

Ive noticed two other websites that sell Westeds jackets, for a huge markup....wonder if anyone falls for that?

That to me really looks like a pic from the peters bros website as well.... And as for the bag, doesnt WPG sell them for $38 also? He must be getting a wholesale price from all these vendors, or there is zero profit in it for him!

Interesting.

I J

IndianaJames · Post by **IndianaJames** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:23 pm

One more thing that is I noticed is, quoted from the website:

"All pictures are of my actual work and are my own property. All pictures are my creation and are not taken from any other source."

As Michaelson pointed out, thats a pic from peters bros website,

along with the pic of the WPG bag, and the Wested pics....

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 1:25 pm

Well, without naming names, the only reason I even saw this was due to an email inquiry from a vendor involved who asked who this individual is. They have no permission to use any of the posted pictures, nor have they ever contacted the vendor regarding the sale of their product, so judge it for what it's worth. Regards. Michaelson

IndianaCollins · Post by **IndianaCollins** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 2:10 pm

yeah, this dude smell fishy. and i dont like fish

. i'm not sure what to make of it. need to keep a close eye on him.

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 2:15 pm

What? You don't like FISK? What did I ever do to you?

[Re-reads post] Oh... FISH! You said FISH!. Nevermind.

I agree... something isn't right.

Dakota Ellison · Post by **Dakota Ellison** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 3:44 pm

That is a pic of my hat, the first Indy ever made with a dimensional brim by Joe Jr. Why wouldn't the guy take a pic of his own work? Hmmmm...

Chipster · Post by **Chipster** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 4:03 pm

Yes I have heard of this guy.
About two years ago I came across him.
I know a few people who have ordered from him and were very pleased with the items they received. I do know some of the "official" items from other sources would retail at about $400 and he sells them for about $150. And he did state they were his own copies.

However the Indy stuff is new to his site and I dont know anybody who has ordered from him.

But posting other peoples images is a no no.

Maybe the person in question should have a quiet word.

just MHO.

JPdesign · Post by **JPdesign** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:08 pm

I believe someone called Joe Jr. about taking orders and sending them to him fir hats last winter or spring. It was probably this guy. He didn't want to do it because he likes to talk to the person ordering the hat and to get a feel for himself of what they really want to recieve.

Band Director Jones · Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:46 pm

It funny you ask that Michaelson, because I saw this yesterday and was going to ask about it. I did send him an email inquiring about his suppliers. If I get a response I'll post it.

Cooler King · Post by **Cooler King** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 11:54 pm

This is just sad, he's giving Indy fans a bad name, and not only that, but he thinks he can rip us all off!

All he did was rip off the vendor's sites and made it his own, that's just low. It really steams me when I see this kind of mess going on. I hope that someone; either Joe Jr. or Peter will get hold of this guy and get this stuff off the net.

BDJ,
Please do let us know what this guy has to say, I'm curious as to what his defense will be...

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:17 am

That's interesting that someone would buy a jacket through him. My gear obsession started by me typing the words, "raiders of the lost ark jacket" in Google.com and the first link is wested.com.

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:40 pm

I too sent him an email this morning asking about the pictures on his website. I didn't accuse him of anything, I was just inquiring, as some of the pictures look familiar. Here's the response:

Hello!

I'm not sure what you mean, "where they come from". I only have a few
pictures up. Most of them come from the guys who make the jackets. I think
some people just need to relax.

Todd

So, fairly polite, and he must have a contract with Wested. I don't know about the hat or the bag. But, what I didn't ask about was that claim at the bottom that all the pictures are his creation.

This probably didn't clear up anything, but I thought I post his response to me. I thanked him for his reply.

Peace,
Cliffhanger

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:44 pm

No, he has no contract, nor has made any contact with Wested to date. Regards. Michaelson

cliffhanger · Post by **cliffhanger** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:47 pm

I am certainly no lawyer, and maybe I do "need to relax", but I think this might be a problem. His item description is right from the Wested site. I wonder if Peter will chime in...

Thanks Michaelson,
Cliff

Pyroxene · Post by **Pyroxene** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:15 pm

I am not defending just pointing out that his statement is, for the most part, true. "Most of them come from the guys who make the jackets." The graphic size of 3 out of 4 pics are the identical size and name as those on Wested's site. Just stating the facts.

Well relaxed,
Pyro

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:16 pm

Well, thanks to all for your input and efforts. I'm going to go ahead and lock this and allow the folks who were asking about this to read your comments and come to their own conclusions. High regards. Michaelson

Does anybody know anything about this vendor?

Does anybody know anything about this vendor?

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