Red Carpet Box

[bbbrandnewww]

We will also replace defective items and have done so at our cost, even though it was not policy to pay for shipping, we have at many times.

I've never heard of a company that wants you to pay for them to ship you a replacement of a defective item THAT THEY SENT YOU. Ever.

 

[Hellocat4]

That chick is scary!  She writes like a crazed lunatic, rather than a professional.  Why is she stirring the pot again?  Also, the fact that she screens and posts testimonials is suspect. I can't believe people really fall for this scam. 

 

[zadidoll]

Originally Posted by bbbrandnewww /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Quote: We will also replace defective items and have done so at our cost, even though it was not policy to pay for shipping, we have at many times.
I've never heard of a company that wants you to pay for them to ship you a replacement of a defective item THAT THEY SENT YOU. Ever.


Actually a few do or did but most will sent a RMA label to send it back.

 

[Beautyboxgal]

Originally Posted by Hellocat4 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

That chick is scary!  She writes like a crazed lunatic, rather than a professional.  Why is she stirring the pot again?  Also, the fact that she screens and posts testimonials is suspect. I can't believe people really fall for this scam. 

After the way she treated Zadidoll, I would not want to have any more contact with her, whether to receive a free box or to work with her on a project.

 

[zadidoll]

Well my answer to her is this.

Patricia,

I'm going to have to decline your offer for a free box or to work with you on a future project. I don't think I have to go into the reasons why I'm declining your offer.

Sincerely,

Zadidoll

Makeup Talk Community Manager

 

[Jamie P]

If she was smart and truly wants to run a reputable business, she would forget all about MUT and Zadi, quit posting rip off reports or whatever, and just focus on making her customers happy. Send out good products that people want, on time and at a reasonable price, leave the personal aspect out of it, right your wrongs in a professional way, quit the long winded excuses to issues and just fix them... and her business may work out for her. But I don't think she is going to do any of that. 

 

[nelliebelle1197]

She just makes my head hurt.

 

[freddygirl]

I have been following this thread for a while as well as occasionally checking out the Red Carpet Box Facebook page. I, for myself, would not buy her product because I am not impressed with how she presents herself and her company. For me it is the spelling and grammatical errors. I personally think that if you are putting your business (by business I mean the actual company and product/service) out there, you should put the most professional face on it you can. That public face is where you should shine. And if that public face is flawed, then I would assume your day-to-day operation is similarly so. That being said, I do feel uncomfortable with some of the more personal comments that have been made about her. I find they bump right up against the line separating honest criticism and bullying and sometimes cross over. I get that she has indulged in some of the same behavior but seeing it here from the people on a forum that I really like and look to for information and advice, it just makes me feel a little bit "squicky" I know this is a bit long-winded but I don't want to be the person who stands by and says nothing when I think someone is being "picked on". I would ask that you all please, please, please keep the discussion to the product and the service and not sink to the playground level. If she chooses to get personal, that reflects on her business and will be its own "reward". Lets be better. Thank you for hearing me out.

 

[BeachBoheme]

Originally Posted by freddygirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I have been following this thread for a while as well as occasionally checking out the Red Carpet Box Facebook page. I, for myself, would not buy her product because I am not impressed with how she presents herself and her company. For me it is the spelling and grammatical errors. I personally think that if you are putting your business (by business I mean the actual company and product/service) out there, you should put the most professional face on it you can. That public face is where you should shine. And if that public face is flawed, then I would assume your day-to-day operation is similarly so.

That being said, I do feel uncomfortable with some of the more personal comments that have been made about her. I find they bump right up against the line separating honest criticism and bullying and sometimes cross over. I get that she has indulged in some of the same behavior but seeing it here from the people on a forum that I really like and look to for information and advice, it just makes me feel a little bit "squicky"

I know this is a bit long-winded but I don't want to be the person who stands by and says nothing when I think someone is being "picked on". I would ask that you all please, please, please keep the discussion to the product and the service and not sink to the playground level. If she chooses to get personal, that reflects on her business and will be its own "reward". Lets be better.

Thank you for hearing me out.

Normally, I'd whole-heartedly agree with you and I'd not poke the beastie with a pointy stick. BUT my MIL has the same mental issues (narcissism, histrionics, paranoia, et al) and we do those around her (in her personal life) no favours by taking her crap, much less standing idly by whilst she denigrates Zadi's reputation. Much less the fact that she's denigrating this website and doing her best to make it look bad. I'm taking the pragmatic view and believing that we're doing our best to put out the facts about this woman and her "business" ~ not only to assist others who might be taken in by her scam, but also to make sure others who visit this site realise that MUT is not the cesspool she'd have everyone believe it to be.

Ironically enough, if she'd not shown her arse and attacked Zadi and DiorAdora so fervently and personally, I doubt this would have gone on this far. And if she had not enlisted two (?) cronies to come here and participate in those attacks, this would have died down a long time ago.

I, personally, while only being a member here for a short time, have lurked for AGES and I've seen what a lovely person Zadi is. And if anyone's a victim of bullying here, it's dear Zadi. So I think what you're seeing more in this thread is of a case of the nerds (using a common bullying theme) fighting back against the bully.

And I say all of this with all due respect. You're obviously a good-hearted, kind person. <3

 

[freddygirl]

And I say all of this with all due respect. You're obviously a good-hearted, kind person. <3

Thank you for taking it as I meant it, an honest criticism about the behavior I've seen & adding your own respectful take on it. I do agree with you to a large extent. I have seen her Ripoff Report posts as well and if she were on this thread joining in, I would take her to task for her nasty and vindictive behavior. My "squickiness" lies more with the people who have posted the laughing emojis and seemingly taken great glee in the drama. Kinda reminds me of the scene in Christmas Story where Ralphie loses it on the red-headed bully and all the other kids were laughing and cheering. Part of me is glad to see the bully-ee take on the bully-er, but another part of me feels bad for the little ginger a**hat.

 

[BeachBoheme]

Originally Posted by freddygirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Thank you for taking it as I meant it, an honest criticism about the behavior I've seen & adding your own respectful take on it. I do agree with you to a large extent. I have seen her Ripoff Report posts as well and if she were on this thread joining in, I would take her to task for her nasty and vindictive behavior. My "squickiness" lies more with the people who have posted the laughing emojis and seemingly taken great glee in the drama.

Kinda reminds me of the scene in Christmas Story where Ralphie loses it on the red-headed bully and all the other kids were laughing and cheering. Part of me is glad to see the bully-ee take on the bully-er, but another part of me feels bad for the little ginger a**hat.

Ah. Gotcha. Hopefully, I didn't do any of that. I'm only just now getting used to using emoji, so it prolly wasn't me. ,')

BUT, I have to admit that many times, I would have loved to. As I said, my MIL suffers from the same mental issues ~ and when I say "suffers," I really mean that her family suffers the most. I've managed to distance myself emotionally from her after all these years, but the rest of the family hasn't been so lucky. :/

Anyway, what I'm getting at (or trying to) is that when you deal with rampant narcissism, it's almost ... cathartic to gleefully verbally pummel that person when the opportunity presents itself. And I'd be willing to bet that a distressingly large portion of society has dealt with an unrepentant narcissist at some time or another. So, I think that rather than it being that people here are being cruel for the purpose of being cruel to the RCB owner, it's more as though they're using her as a proxy for their own past dealings with narcissists in their past.

I feel sorry for her, too (deep down). It's got to be utter hell to be narcissistic and histrionic. Relationships that *should* be satisfying never are (never can be, either). While many people can appreciate the blessings/good fortune in their lives, a narcissist/histrion never can. :/

BTW, I love that you referenced Christmas Story ~ it's one of our family's must-see movies over the holidays. The tie for awesomest scene EVAH is between that scene and the one where he says "Fudge" (not where he gets in trouble, but where he blames it on poor Schwartz ~ "Do you know where he heard it?" "Probably from his father!" LOL!). Just brilliant. <3

And I doubt that you need me to tell you this, but you write very eloquently and it was very easy to tell that you were speaking from the heart and out of kindness. You're Good People. <3

 

[Hellocat4]

I don't know, I guess I'm just not that sensitive to emoticons or nuances.  I find this thread helpful, and I'm thankful to the other ladies who have shared their experiences, given their points of view (everyone's, I can appreciate),  and just keeping people informed. Personally, I can read through all the posts and form my opinion without any snarkiness interfering. I figure, I can find an issue in any thread if I look hard enough. It just doesn't get to me. Many posts can come off sounding harsh as well, when it is written and we can't see or hear the person speaking, using expressions, body language, or voice.  I chalk a lot of posts that sound "mean" or "cruel" to not knowing the tone.  Furthermore, I don't have much empathy for a scamster who treats customers the way patty has, not to mention a person who would post personal info of a customer.  I suppose the stuff I've read on this thread seem petty, when compared to the atrocious behavior of patty & company.  

 

[kitnmitns]

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[zadidoll]

Video quality is terrible to the point it froze several times and I gave up watching because of it.

 

[Jamie P]

Putting ALL other issues with this company aside.. I just don't see myself being interested in the products being sent out. The bag, watch, jewelry, etc... I wouldn't use it if it were free (and that isn't be being rude or mean... it's the truth... I wouldn't wear it). I guess there is a market out there for this? Not me...

 

[Hellocat4]

The price for the charity bag, our March Fight Against Ovarian Cancer is 69.95 PLUS FREE USPS PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING! You will receive a Too-Faced Palette, a Trina Turk set that includes her beautifully designed bags and a free gift plus any sponsorship items. It is LESS than the price of two standard bags (many of my clients will buy two or even three bags) and includes SEVERAL gorgeous cosmetics bags in brand names and premium cosmetics! It is simply a great deal and for GREAT cause! Not to mention, it's truly glamorous! Thank you to ALL my clients! Sheila, we are here for you and we will be in touch shortly!

Wow! She is calling it a charity-bag because she is gifting it to an individuàl who is affected with this.  No mention of donating proceeds to any organizations.  You would have thought her getting called out on the  pink for breast cancer bag would have taught her something.  

Patty's quote from Facebook place in quotes to avoid confusion.

 

[kitnmitns]

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[Hellocat4]

 There are only 24 of these special bags we will be creating with the Designer cosmetic bags. If we sell out of bags for Sheila, the full 15 percent of our net profits will be directed to the American Cancer Society and also Sheila will be gifted a free RCB this month. If for some reason RCB were not able to sell out of these special bag sets, 10 percent of our net proceeds will go to benefit the Society. However, we will hold this benefit all month long so that we may be able to donate the full 15 percent. Sheila, thank you so much for sharing so much with us, we are honored to support the American Cancer Society. The founder, Patricia, lost her last husband to colon cancer, far too early, so she is delighted to also be involved. We are rooting everyone on to benefit Sheila and everyone touched by cancer of any kind. Sheila had mentioned how helpful they are to her, so let's rock this event all month long towards this event and give them a hand up! 

Nevermind, it looks like she does claim to donate $. Sorry, I just read her older posts. 

 

[beautymadn3ss]

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Video quality is terrible to the point it froze several times and I gave up watching because of it.

My bf would say: what potato did she use to record that? lmao the sound is like the way adults would sound on Peanuts lol 

 

[ktb1]

I am only partially caught up on this thread (wow, btw), but I would not subscribe to this box based on how unprofessional the Facebook page is.      I also looked at a few unboxing videos and the items are not my cup of tea.