mike.j.s.walker Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hello, I am writing to you because I wish to make people aware of a situation in which I find myself with Roger Nichols. I sent an album project for Roger to mix 8 months ago. He said he would mix it 'in a week'. In good faith (which I now realize was idiotic) I sent him the money up front ($7500). After a month I had received nothing and there followed a brief period of reassurance from Roger (via email) that he was 'making progress' and that he would have it done 'by the weekend'. There was then a period of 3 months where I heard nothing despite numerous and constant attempts to email and telephone him. Eventually (and I now realise by shear fluke) I managed to speak to him on the phone. He informed me that he had a bereavement in his family and had lost track of his emails for a number of reasons. I took him at his word (something I now regret) and he said he would take a couple of days to sort himself out then would get on with the job and send the mix. This was 4 months ago and I still have not received anything and once again he will not respond to emails or telephone calls. A friend of mine was in Clearwater last week and I asked him to call at Roger's address with a letter asking for the hard drive and the money to be returned. My friend managed to contact a guy called Ryan whom I believe to be a colleague or employee of Roger's. Roger was faxed the letter and my friend had a telephone conversation with Roger in which he agreed to return the hard drive and the money. He posted the hard drive which I now have. Since that telephone call I have heard nothing from Roger regarding the money. Once again he will not respond to email or telephone calls. So, just to clarify... 8 months ago I sent Roger Nichol's an album of music on a hard drive and $7500 which he said he would mix in a week. After all that time I now have the hard drive back (unmixed) and cannot contact Roger despite all efforts. Last week he said he would arrange to send the money back. I have not received anything at all. Thank you for taking the time to read this email. Please pass it on to anyone that you think might need to know about the possibility of dealing with this man. Mike Walker and Iain Dixon. Manchester. UK. +44 (0) 161 654 9757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I don't know if you'll be back to check responces but (as if you hadn't already learned from your experience) all I can say is that "contracts are the only way to keep friendly business relationaships friendly or productive." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Don't feed the Troll. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanD Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I dont know about you guys, but im thinking baseball bats and ski masks... ? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Baseball bats, ski masks and if it's the Clearwater I know, it's only 20 minutes away. I do drive a big, scary white van with tinted windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonathanD Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocko777 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Live and learn.. but that's a BIG learn. Maybe throw a couple of 'gators in the studio and let them 'work it out'. Brighter side; you got yer masters back. Brocko Don't have a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll like yourself, you'll have inner peace. ~ Johnny Carson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Always keep a backup. Never pay in full up front. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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