Should I be flattered or.........

[ten10]

A customer visited me yesterday for a project and showed me a Facebook photo of a box. He enquired if I had made it.

I was surprised that it has a similar design as the one pictured below.


I have put it up for sale here in this forum. See post.

Here’s the photo of the ‘replica’ box in his facebook.


I am flattered that this guy admits my design is good by copying it wholesale but am also hurt to see such a box on sale here in this forum with a copied design. This person doesn’t know the time and effort I went through to design and make my products. I know a box is a box but the functionality itself was a product of several days of brain-wreaking not counting the time, effort and wasted materials I’ve spent making several prototypes.

This person, I know, has a day job and selling watches & whatnots as sideline whereas I’m struggling and solely depending on this for a living. I hope this person reads this and truly respect what I do as a craftsman. Please don’t do this to me.

Thanks for viewing.

[pegasi]

I support you by not buying anything from that fellow.

[TanWL]

I feel for you Bro. How can we help or do, let us know?

[t28]

Different quality lah bro ten10.... yours is 10/10 standard while the other is only 3/10.....

Design can be copied but Craftsmanship not so easy to copy. In today's market, you cant stop people copying you.... but you can beat them by staying few steps ahead.

You are very strong in designing functionality, customising to customer's needs, and highly skilled in producing high quality products, coupled with good customer service & your sincerity..... these are traits that are hard to copy.

Talk about box..... I was actually thinking of asking you to do another box....

[gasmancc]

As they say..."Imitation is the best form of flattery". But unacceptable nonetheless if people will profit out of it. You have my support bro ten10. Maybel you should start thinking of having your designs patented? not sure what the process is like or will it be practical to do, but you can check out www.ipos.gov.sg.

[ac_wong75]

Hi Ten10,

Your quality in terms of box and straps are well known here.. Dun worry keep up your good work. I too support you and will not buy stuff from the chap as well...

[glam82]

Just bought 2 trays from Ten10 this morning, fantastic workmanship on those trays.

[razmy3]

how much is it?...

[tsetse]

Ten10, don worry, we will continue to support you. If anyone is looking for such a design, I will direct it to you instead of the person who copied the box and sell it.

We know who did the original design.

[pegasi]

What's the latest status bro Gene?

I suppose the seller has seen or come to know about this thread by now...?

[Iceheller]

A customer visited me yesterday for a project and showed me a Facebook photo of a box. He enquired if I had made it.

I was surprised that it has a similar design as the one pictured below.


I have put it up for sale here in this forum. See post.

Here’s the photo of the ‘replica’ box in his facebook.


I am flattered that this guy admits my design is good by copying it wholesale but am also hurt to see such a box on sale here in this forum with a copied design. This person doesn’t know the time and effort I went through to design and make my products. I know a box is a box but the functionality itself was a product of several days of brain-wreaking not counting the time, effort and wasted materials I’ve spent making several prototypes.

This person, I know, has a day job and selling watches & whatnots as sideline whereas I’m struggling and solely depending on this for a living. I hope this person reads this and truly respect what I do as a craftsman. Please don’t do this to me.

Thanks for viewing.

Mann I didn't know u do strap, I was thinking to look for u when I decided to repair my cheap winder at the end of the year or something. U got a shop address or something( I have yr whatsapp ). I am looking to replace leather strap if my CO dun let me buy azimuth watch this Aug/Sep. PM me yr workshop address if u r ok and I will squeeze sometime during next few weeks afternoon to dropby yrside. Cheers.

[atwee]

very nice

[TanWL]

ten10 do not have any workshop address. It would be easier to call him for appointment.

Mann I didn't know u do strap, I was thinking to look for u when I decided to repair my cheap winder at the end of the year or something. U got a shop address or something( I have yr whatsapp ). I am looking to replace leather strap if my CO dun let me buy azimuth watch this Aug/Sep. PM me yr workshop address if u r ok and I will squeeze sometime during next few weeks afternoon to dropby yrside. Cheers.

[Iceheller]

Peisah if I take up his time and never buy from him. And my free time mostly in weekday later afternoon. Got curfew at night la, unless it my workout day. Hehehe

[Tricolore]

Talking about being "thick-skinned", this is an example of thick-skinned... (with reference to the watch flipping thread..)

I feel sorry for bro ten10, for having to put up with this kind of ordeal....