Want to commission a costume or
costume piece? Here's the place to do it!
Sometimes you may not have the time to complete a CATS costume on your own, or perhaps you feel as though you don't have the skill. Perhaps you admire a particular costumer's work and would enjoy owning one of his or her pieces. In any of these circumstances, commissioning a full, partial, or piece of a costume is a wonderful way to give your costume that extra-special touch!
- The most important rule: do not commission a costumer unless you can solidly commit to follow through with the purchase. To prevent this, many costumers require at least half of the payment up front. This is an acceptable practice and in no way implies that the costumer believes you will not pay.
- Do not ask for a past costume piece that a costumer has made. If it is not listed for sale on his or her website, it is most likely not for sale. Costumers value each piece they make because of the time, effort, and skill involved, and often do not appreciate it being asked for.
- Provide a detailed description of the item you would like. Simply requesting a "pair of Tugger shoes" will rarely suffice. Costumers love details (the more the better!) and if you include pictures, you'll earn yourself a gold star!
- Do not send frequent emails to the costumer. He or she will contact you along the way with updates.
- Do not expect that your costume piece will be finished several days after you inquire. Nearly all costumers work on their items in their spare time as a hobby, not a regular job. A good costumer will provide you with a time quote at the time of your inquiry.
- A good costumer will provide you with the following:
- Price quote
- Time quote
- Frequent emails with the status of your commission
- Photographs before it is sent to you
I AM NOT CURRENTLY TAKING COMMISSIONS.
Please visit the Cats Costume Dicussion Board
to find costumers who are currently open for commissions!
