Comments on: Warning: Tisgo Internet Shopper

By: Sparkling Bride

Sparkling Bride — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:23:45 +0000

Thanks for this Christine, I’ve just been contacted by “Weddings Abroad” and remembered seeing this post when I was browsing for images.

I’m glad you took the time to post this.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:43:20 +0000

I actually worked for this company a few years ago. Brian is real, and a complete shark, he only ever cared about the money, and never cared how he got it, so long as he got the commission.
I sold ads really well when I believed the things they were saying, but when things did not start to add up, I did not sell and I was fired. Best thing ever, I say.
This company is related to an old one called seek.net, who used to make… A sort of yellow pages for webites in the London area.
They do go to events such as the national wedding show etc, but it is not to give out the books, it’s hunting for more clients.
I feel so much guilt for the people that were ripped off when I was young and unaware. I would steer clear if I were you!

By: Warren Williams

Warren Williams — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:29:21 +0000

Hi Chrisitine

Well you’ve certainly got the tongues wagging! Good on you for bringing this to everyone’s attention. I was called last week by them. But no Brian for me! I got Steven instead! I must say, the guy did a really good selling job – slick stuff. But it was the fact that he was prepared to sit on the phone with me for so long that raised my suspicions. And then the continuous call-backs to find out whether I was going to take up his offer or not. I didn’t. Oh and as for Mr Eels, well, thanks for the light-hearted moment their fellow – you’re a real comedian.

By: Wesley Vorster

Wesley Vorster — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:21:38 +0000

Mr Eel mentions that in Italy people do not have time to blog, and do not have time to talk negatively about service providers. He seems rather annoyed at you Christine for having mentioned this on your blog at all.

I have not lived in Italy, but I did live in the UK for 5 years. I worked for Nikon UK (who provides service and support for Nikon users throughout Europe. Whilst working for Nikon I dealt with forums and websites that are dedicated to the reviews of photographic equipment and services within the industry. One only needs to type in “forum” and whatever product or service it is that you want to know about to get information from users about it. Mr Eels seems to think that this doesn’t happen. How wrong he is.

He also seems to take the whole situation quite personally. If people in Italy do not have time to blog about bad service, then how come he had time to write a rather sharp response to what you had to say?!

This is your blog Christine, say whatever you like! And thank you for warning those of us that don’t know about these things. I am new to the industry, and I certainly couldn’t afford to be paying

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:29:21 +0000

When the InternetSHOPPER contacted me, I went back to the brochure example and contacted every South African photographer listed… Christine included… everyone had the same story – money spent and not one wedding booked by any of them… I also made contact with friends in the UK and asked them to please find a copy of the publication – well after three weeks – not one of the five people I contacted could find a copy or had ever seen a copy.

So I like Christine would warn you strongly against it!! I have posted it on a number of SA Photography forums and they have contacted an alarming number of togs in SA… so spread the word and lets make sure they don’t take anymore togs for a ride…

By: Stella

Stella — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:50:23 +0000

Dear Mr Eel… I wonder, do you perhaps work for InternetSHOPPER??? Or do you just agree that it is standard business practice to scam hard working people out of their money and deliver nothing!?

Thanks Christine, I had a call from them as well…luckily I avoided it, but its a good thing you put this out there so that our industry is aware.

By: christine

christine — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:29:19 +0000

Dear Mr Eal,

I’m very glad to hear you’ve had a good experience with Tisgo. Please understand that I was not out to “trash” anyone, but merely wanted to warn fellow photographers of a company that promises one thing, but delivers another, or in my case…nothing.

I think it is obvious to realize after reading all these comments that none of the photographers were happy with the advertising.

Kind Regards
Christine

By: Mr. R. Eel

Mr. R. Eel — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:22:01 +0000

To whom it may concern,
It saddens me that people spend there life’s trashing others. Don’t you have better things to do with your time? My experience with the InternetSHOPPER has been very refreshing. Maybe this is how you deal with Issue’s in South Africa, however in Italy we do not have the time to blog and trash people and companies names. The InternetSHOPPER has been a part of our marketing for over a year, with the most sufficient, helpful dedicated staff I have ever conducted business with. I will RECOMMEND this company to many other businesses. It truly is shameful that people like you exist. I trust some day some one will bless your company and blog it with hurtful, blameful rumours.
All the best
Richard

By: Claire Morgan

Claire Morgan — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:25:20 +0000

Thought I’d share my experience. I live in Austria and was going to be the only photographer represented in Austria. Sounded like a great deal. I initially only took 3 months investment for the ad at a ‘special offer’. Contrary to you I received all details promptly also for submitting my artwork. I also received the magazine in good time. However it has totally not been worth it. Very few referrals from the online version of the advert, and nothing from the so called ‘brides’ they were going to refer to me – who were only interested in honeymoons and not weddings. I none-the-less contacted all the brides and not one of them even replied to me.

They still call me trying to sell me more ad space, I told them it’s not worth it and said goodbye.

By: Yolande

Yolande — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:05:39 +0000

Great, so if they are on facebook they are probably checking out all our profiles and all these comments and now they’ll know that everyone knows … and try a new scheme.