Thursday, 9 October 2008
I wonder . . .
Do you think that picture of Jenni to the right is actually a post-op picture of Richard Joss? Just a thought . . .
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Richard Joss - Man of Many Monikers
How exciting: some more background about Richard Joss - the mastermind behind the scenes at Studio & Stage.
www.artwardphotography.com/ribcreativeltd.html
This great material comes courtesy of Anon Y Mous, who is another unhappy customer I have been corresponding with.
Briefly, this is a history of the complaint made by Arthur Ward, a photographer based in Belfast, who bought and never received an item from Richard Joss, who at that time was trading as Rib Creative Ltd and/or Studio 20.
There are some interesting parallels to be drawn between Art's experience and mine (and others who I've been in touch with). What was especially interesting was to read the language style of the emails that were sent to Art - very similar grammar, writing style, chosen expletives etc. They could have been written by The Mysterious Christopher Knox.
Reading more deeply reveals that Mr Joss may have used different names at various times, including Richard Chadwick and possibly Russell Dyson. So what's to stop him calling himself Christopher Knox? Or Jenni? ;-)
Mr Joss seems also to be trading under the name of Accolade Photography at an address in Bingley. (2 Adelaide House, Crosley Wood, Bingley, BD16 4QF if anyone's interested). It's a block of residential flats. His phone number is 01274 406574.
Why not give him a call, see if he's well?
www.artwardphotography.com/ribcreativeltd.html
This great material comes courtesy of Anon Y Mous, who is another unhappy customer I have been corresponding with.
Briefly, this is a history of the complaint made by Arthur Ward, a photographer based in Belfast, who bought and never received an item from Richard Joss, who at that time was trading as Rib Creative Ltd and/or Studio 20.
There are some interesting parallels to be drawn between Art's experience and mine (and others who I've been in touch with). What was especially interesting was to read the language style of the emails that were sent to Art - very similar grammar, writing style, chosen expletives etc. They could have been written by The Mysterious Christopher Knox.
Reading more deeply reveals that Mr Joss may have used different names at various times, including Richard Chadwick and possibly Russell Dyson. So what's to stop him calling himself Christopher Knox? Or Jenni? ;-)
Mr Joss seems also to be trading under the name of Accolade Photography at an address in Bingley. (2 Adelaide House, Crosley Wood, Bingley, BD16 4QF if anyone's interested). It's a block of residential flats. His phone number is 01274 406574.
Why not give him a call, see if he's well?
Friday, 3 October 2008
The Mysterious Mr Knox
I have just had an intersting email exchange with someone who has had dealings with Studio & Stage but is not a customer. That's all I am saying about my source!
He told me that he has never heard of Christopher Knox and doubts if he actually exists.
He also said that as far as he was concerned, Studio and Stage is run by Richard Joss (a name already supplied by another kind poster to this blog). He added that Mr Joss was "in his late fifties, balding and would probably not survive a mile run" (not that I would either, mind you!). Finally, he said that to the best of his knowledge, Studio & Stage is just one person.
How interesting . . .
Could this be the face of Richard Joss? Our reconstruction artists have pieced together what we know about him to come up with this artist's impression:
He told me that he has never heard of Christopher Knox and doubts if he actually exists.
He also said that as far as he was concerned, Studio and Stage is run by Richard Joss (a name already supplied by another kind poster to this blog). He added that Mr Joss was "in his late fifties, balding and would probably not survive a mile run" (not that I would either, mind you!). Finally, he said that to the best of his knowledge, Studio & Stage is just one person.How interesting . . .
Could this be the face of Richard Joss? Our reconstruction artists have pieced together what we know about him to come up with this artist's impression:
Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Oh no, they're back!
For some extraordinary reason, eBay has allowed Studio & Stage back! They are trading again, with two items up for sale.
They still seem to have been allowed to keep the link to their website where they 'explain' any negative feedback. That's wrong, in my opinion.
Hopefully, potential buyers are doing their homework and researching before bidding (i.e. that they see this or any of the other 'Studio & Stage Beware' sites.)
They still seem to have been allowed to keep the link to their website where they 'explain' any negative feedback. That's wrong, in my opinion.
Hopefully, potential buyers are doing their homework and researching before bidding (i.e. that they see this or any of the other 'Studio & Stage Beware' sites.)
Monday, 22 September 2008
8 out of 11 people say their cats . . .
. . . found their experience with Studio & Stage to be in the 'couldn't be worse' category with the remaining voters finding them 'less than impressive'.
Come on, people - there must be someone, somewhere who's had a good experience with them? Surely?
Maybe not . . .
Come on, people - there must be someone, somewhere who's had a good experience with them? Surely?
Maybe not . . .
Good luck!
I have had several emails from disgruntled Studio & Stage victi . . . sorry, customers . . . who tell me they are in the middle of court action to recover money from them.
I just wanted to publicly wish you all the very best of luck, especially Anon Y. Mouse (you know who you are!), who has been waiting even longer than me for Studio & Stage to deliver the items paid for.
Interesting to see that they still aren't back on eBay, at least not as Studio & Stage.
Also interesting was that when I phoned Holmefield Mill to confirm that's where they were based, the chap that answered had never heard of Christopher Knox. He did say that Studio & Stage were based there but didn't have a phone number for them - or any other contact details! How strange! It looks as if this is mainly a self storage facility so I wonder if they just rent some storage there. I asked him to pop a note under the door to say I was keen to get in touch to place a very big order [naughty giggles] and that they would have my phone number. Oh, I forgot to leave my name. That will be frustrating for them . . .
I just wanted to publicly wish you all the very best of luck, especially Anon Y. Mouse (you know who you are!), who has been waiting even longer than me for Studio & Stage to deliver the items paid for.
Interesting to see that they still aren't back on eBay, at least not as Studio & Stage.
Also interesting was that when I phoned Holmefield Mill to confirm that's where they were based, the chap that answered had never heard of Christopher Knox. He did say that Studio & Stage were based there but didn't have a phone number for them - or any other contact details! How strange! It looks as if this is mainly a self storage facility so I wonder if they just rent some storage there. I asked him to pop a note under the door to say I was keen to get in touch to place a very big order [naughty giggles] and that they would have my phone number. Oh, I forgot to leave my name. That will be frustrating for them . . .
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