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Be careful with your proofs

Fantac2Fantac2 member
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My son recently purchased wedding invitations for his May 2013 wedding. The first proof came back with his named misspelled. The second proof appeared OK. After assembling and place placing postage on them someone noticed there was no time listed on them.
When the got back to the stationer she said they could be reprinted but it would cost them extra. These were not cheap invitations, they paid about $650.00 for them. Am I wrong thinking they should have been redone free of charge. Supposedly this woman has 25+ years experience , shouldn't she have noticed? My son does not want to pursue reprints due to extra cost and he has a million other things to do with wedding coming up soon. I wish I knew the name of this woman's business so I could post it on the Knot so this would not happen to another bride.
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  • vanityinkvanityink member
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    If your son approved the proofs, she doesn't have to redo them for free at all. The paper and ink isn't free for her, afterall. If she had printed them without the ok, sure, redo them. Assuming he signed off on the proof, she has no responsiblity to give you more for free at all. It's your son's fault.
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  • misshart00misshart00 member
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    In Response to Re:Be careful with your proofs:[QUOTE]If your son approved the proofs, she doesn't have to redo them for free at all. The paper and ink isn't free for her, afterall. If she had printed them without the ok, sure, redo them. Assuming he signed off on the proof, she has no responsiblity to give you more for free at all. It's your son's fault. Posted by jessicadall[/QUOTE]

    This. No company is going to fix your mistake if you sign off on a proof. That's the whole point of a proof. I didn't even get one so I had to make sure everything was right before I sent it.
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  • vanityinkvanityink member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_invites-paper_be-careful-with-your-proofs?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:cd062f89-8272-496a-b0ab-225e1f87acecDiscussion:a19f38fa-8bfd-4a47-a926-42d28c4bd5cbPost:77fc2b7a-c388-4d8c-b51d-b238199b4e12">Re:Be careful with your proofs</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re:Be careful with your proofs: This. No company is going to fix your mistake if you sign off on a proof. That's the whole point of a proof. <strong>I didn't even get one so I had to make sure everything was right before I sent it.</strong>
    Posted by misshart00[/QUOTE]

    Same here! I must have stared at my computer screen for thirty minutes checking that everything was exactly right.
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  • winelover123winelover123 member
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    Is it possible to open the envelopes (put them in the freezer) and someone who knows calligraphy/has really nice handwritting can write it in somewhere, assuming there's space? And I don't think you'll get it done for free. Ask them how much it is - you/your son may just have to cough up the dough.
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  • misshart00misshart00 member
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    In Response to Re:Be careful with your proofs:[QUOTE]Is it possible to open the envelopes put them in the freezer and someone who knows calligraphy/has really nice handwritting can write it in somewhere, assuming there's space? And I don't think you'll get it done for free. Ask them how much it is you/your son may just have to cough up the dough. Posted by winelover123[/QUOTE]

    Or could you make a reception card that says something like 'after the 3 o'clock ceremony...'
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  • meg2marryshanemeg2marryshane member
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    Don't blame the invitation person.  If your son approved the proofs, it's not her fault.  You could insert a card that says the wedding time.

    Depending on what company your son ordered them from, they could possibly reprint the invitation only at a discount.  The stationer would have to contact them, though.
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  • kristinanddankristinanddan member
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    Yes you're wrong in thinking they should be redone for free. Your mistake, your cost.

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  • banana468banana468 member
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    This is one of the times that you need to be careful.

    I work in printing and agreeing to the proof is EVERYTHING.   Customers have paid to have their product reprinted at THEIR cost because a common word was misspelled that they did not catch.

    Unfortunately not catching errors is a costly mistake but hopefully the lesson has been learned.
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