illegal knockoffs sold in Walmart?! (Alleged - Not Proved)
09-20-2010, 03:54 PM
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She didn't even see or feel the fabric for herself so I don't really see how she could legitimately even trash the quality of it other than the printing itself. And I stand behind my opinion that it sounds like a knee-jerk reaction. but that's just my opinion.
09-20-2010, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Chele
Well, RST, we tried. I quit. Especially since someone lost respect for this designer because she was mad at the God we call Walmart. That was never my intent and I feel awful now. She's the victim, not the criminal.
A little common sense goes a long way people, and it's not fair to trash this designer for sticking up for her property. I know Wally World will do the right thing, but sometimes it takes a village to bring it to their attention. I'm confident they will make it right and all will be well.
A little common sense goes a long way people, and it's not fair to trash this designer for sticking up for her property. I know Wally World will do the right thing, but sometimes it takes a village to bring it to their attention. I'm confident they will make it right and all will be well.
I'm confused. What or who is RST?
09-20-2010, 04:00 PM
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RST is the original poster.
09-20-2010, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JCquilts
Originally Posted by Chasing Hawk
I understand about her reaction. But to start blaming a nationwide chain right off the bat is silly. The blame lies in the manufacturer who allegedly stole her pattern or patterns. Like someone said here earlier Wal mart and even major places like Sears, Khol's, Penny's etc. can't to a search on every item they sell as to where it's origin is at. All they can do is either stop selling the item or sell what is in stock and not use that particular manufacturer.
She also did not dis all Walmart fabric... she only stated that the knock off of her design is printed on fabric that she would not line a bird cage with.
I feel that she has every right to comment about this on her blog.. if she didnt protect her rights, who would. She said nothing that would be considered libel. She stated only what she new to be true and was careful to NOT place blame. She is only letting the buying public know what has happened.
This is not the first time this has happened.. Recently Fabri-quilt was selling a knockoff of anothers designers Tea Cup fabric. She also blogged about it.
It was the people who, like some here have done, started making the comments about Walmart and confusing the issue. Others just jumped on the bandwagon, using it as an opportunity to voice THEIR opinion of Walmart.
Seems the appropriate thing to do would be to voice our support of the designer in her attempt to get her due, take a stance against the practice of copyright infringement, act locally by letting our local discount stores know when we see it in their store and support the designer by not purchasing the knockoff..as it only encourages the practice all the more.
Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing..
Making a comment about the knock off fabric not being up to snuff to line a bird cage was out of line. Not everyone can afford designer fabric, I know I can't. But, then again I don't go for that type of stuff. I for one think that bidcage liner looked pretty good.
09-20-2010, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by gale
RST is the original poster.
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