Hey guys, so I've noticed a few scattered posts about this company but none detailing the ordering process from start to finish. Having decided to buy, I figured it'd be a neat thing to create such a post myself. Hopefully someone will find it useful.
I'm going to be placing my order tonight for a 6" single-density hard packer in Toffee. Along with my order, I've been given the okay to send along some photographs to assist the artist in coming up with a matching color scheme. I feel like I might be overdoing it, but I'm going to be sending: 1. pictures of my skintone in comparison to the samples sent 2. a few biojunk pics that have the look I want.
So far, they've been fairly communicative, if slow. Their communications person got sick after I placed my initial order for samples. I think this may have been why they took a little over a month to arrive. Around this time last year, I ordered samples and it took about half the time (I heard they reformulated some of their colors, so I had to reorder). I asked if their average wait time of 4-6 weeks had increased and she assured me that it hadn't. Though considering all of the bad luck the team seem to be having (from illnesses to family issues and roof collapses) I'm not sure if I trust this. I've also read on here that they can get touchy when called on their lack of speed. I guess we'll see how it goes. Honestly, I waited until I was in a good place-patiencewise-to order. I wouldn't mind it taking a longer time as long as they tell me that upfront. Again, I guess we'll have to see.
One thing I do want to ask is what happens if the color begins to rub off or fade; can I send it in for professional touch ups, or will I be expected to do it myself? I've seen one example of wear so far, and the guy posted a tutorial on DIY recoloring (I'll post the link again once I find it). My reasons for ordering from Sinthetics in the first place however include NOT having to recolor my packer myself (I've found that the more I tinker with them, the harder it is for me to connect with them as "real." It's good for a hobby but not for things I'm intending to use/wear). So I hope they do free or low-cost repairs, just in case the wear issue is more significant than they let on.
I have a bit of work to finish, but afterwards, I can post pictures of the samples I received, maybe some color comparisons between the samples and some of the packers I already own?
Stay tuned.