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I am smiling at a portrait of AnnieCamaro

#1 Post by silvercamaro » Sat May 16, 2015 12:31 am

When Photobucket had an incredible one-day sale on those photo-on-canvas thingies, I decided I wanted a portrait of my late dog Annie, who was a regular contributor to the Bored. I tried to order one, but the order kept showing the full "I can't afford that" price. Finally, I read the small print at the bottom of the email. It showed the "code" as expiring the day before I got the email. I send Photobucket a note about my disappointment and to let them know the emails were going out a day late. I figured that would be the end of that, and I might try again for some future good deal, if the "today only" deal would arrive in time to do me any good.

To my surprise, I heard back from a customer service rep very quickly. Once I provided a copy of the e-mail, which also showed the time and date it came to me, she arranged for a new, personal code I could use for a short window of time to get the incredible-sale rate. I ordered immediately.

A couple of days later, I got an email from a different customer service rep, who was concerned that the photo I submitted was not clear enough to produce a razor-sharp image when enlarged, and that I might want to resubmit the photo in a higher resolution. I did not have that photo -- Annie in the snow (or on top of clouds) -- in any other form, but I explained that I would still be pleased to have the dog's photo on canvas, even if it was a bit blurry and I had to hang it at the end of a long hall or try to pass it off as a Monet painting, as if Monet painted dogs on snow or clouds. Then I even heard from the original service rep again.

Best customer service I've ever had anywhere for any kind of purchase. Go Photobucket!

The completed canvas arrived. It's beautiful, just as it is. I've been smiling every time I look at it. Heck, I'm not looking at it while I type, and I'm smiling just because I'm thinking about it. :D
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#2 Post by Estonut » Sat May 16, 2015 12:42 am

Awwww! Another blurry dog story!
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#3 Post by silverscreenselect » Sat May 16, 2015 1:54 am

It's good to know that there's some good customer service still out there.

Hope you enjoy the portrait for years to come.
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#4 Post by ghostjmf » Sat May 16, 2015 6:43 am

Aww.


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#5 Post by jaybee » Sat May 16, 2015 7:14 am

I've said it before - When I die I want to come back as one of your dogs. Now I can also look forward to having my portrait hanging in your hallway.
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#6 Post by SportsFan68 » Sat May 16, 2015 12:00 pm

Sweet Annie! I'm so glad you did that, and so glad you got such great customer service to help you.
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#7 Post by MarleysGh0st » Sat May 16, 2015 3:04 pm

Wonderful! :D

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#8 Post by a1mamacat » Sat May 16, 2015 11:40 pm

I am sure that Annie is very pleased to have brought you so much joy, and to be still bringing it.
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#9 Post by Ritterskoop » Sun May 17, 2015 10:50 am

That is wonderful that you were able to get a nice memory for not too much money.
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#10 Post by T_Bone0806 » Sun May 17, 2015 11:01 am

I am smiling after reading this post.

Very nice.
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#11 Post by kayrharris » Sun May 17, 2015 10:38 pm

That is so wonderful!

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#12 Post by MarleysGh0st » Mon May 18, 2015 7:17 am

SC--did you read my PM?

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#13 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Mon May 18, 2015 7:26 am

Annie Camaro The Dog of a Million Smiles
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#14 Post by Vandal » Mon May 18, 2015 8:19 am

Yay for Annie!
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#15 Post by silvercamaro » Mon May 18, 2015 9:48 am

MarleysGh0st wrote:SC--did you read my PM?
It's answered now, just in case you're not getting the popup box to tell you it's there.
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#16 Post by tlynn78 » Mon May 18, 2015 11:39 am

Makes me smile!
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