Speed Devil Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Report them to the Department of Trade and Industry. This is a scam. Their business model is illegal in terms of Government Gazette no. 26700 I once challenged them on this issue. I have yet to receive a reply. How is this illegal? When you receive your race pack there is a set of self-adhesive numbers enclosed.No one forces you to put those numbers on your bike or helmet. The are instructions included in the race pack stating that if you want a picture to be taken then you must wear the numbers. If you put the numbrs on then don't complain because you get a few photos in the post a few weeks later.You just simply accepted there invitation to take photos of you by putting the numbers on.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Report them to the Department of Trade and Industry. This is a scam. Their business model is illegal in terms of Government Gazette no. 26700 I once challenged them on this issue. I have yet to receive a reply. How is this illegal? When you receive your race pack there is a set of self-adhesive numbers enclosed.No one forces you to put those numbers on your bike or helmet. The are instructions included in the race pack stating that if you want a picture to be taken then you must wear the numbers. If you put the numbrs on then don't complain because you get a few photos in the post a few weeks later.You just simply accepted there invitation to take photos of you by putting the numbers on. I have had photos taken and sent to me in cases where I for sure did not indicate in any way that I wanted them, anyone else ?
Jules Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Yep, exactly BB. They send you the pics even when you aren't wearing the numbers. Then demand payment. I've got the pics to prove that I wasn't wearing their numbers.
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I have had photos taken and sent to me in cases where I for sure did not indicate in any way that I wanted them' date=' anyone else ?[/quote'] Yip, I've had that... seems like if they can make out your race number in anyway, they'll send you pics....
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I have had photos taken and sent to me in cases where I for sure did not indicate in any way that I wanted them' date=' anyone else ?[/quote']Yip, I've had that... seems like if they can make out your race number in anyway, they'll send you pics.... Exactly ...... thank you!
TNT1 Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I have had photos taken and sent to me in cases where I for sure did not indicate in any way that I wanted them' date=' anyone else ?[/quote'] Yip, I've had that... seems like if they can make out your race number in anyway, they'll send you pics.... Exactly ...... thank you! I don't know why they don't all just use a system like they do at motorcycle track days... photo's get taken, put on web, and if you want one, mail them proof of payment and they send you originals...
Tumbleweed Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Ehhhmmmm no MTBaaiciy (whatever) turtlesA turn of turtles√turtlesA dule of turtles√turtlesA bale of turtles√turtledovesA pitying of turtledoves√ can you remember the one for bicycles?
Jules Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 The guys who take pics at Babba's use the web-based model. Works a treat. It's just so much more efficient and intelligent. I've bought a few pics from them before. They just e-mail them to you. It seems the My Picture crowd only survives by intimidation and illegal business practices. Report them to the DTI.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Ehhhmmmm no MTBaaiciy (whatever) turtlesA turn of turtles√turtlesA dule of turtles√turtlesA bale of turtles√turtledovesA pitying of turtledoves√ can you remember the one for bicycles? Sorry mate escapes me .........
jeremyd Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 a puncture of bicycles.... I got an email from them informing me I hadn't ordered. Mailed back I didn't order cause I didn't like the pics. Then it ping pongs back and forth about I'm committed because I put on a number etc and after a few times, I phone, tell them to go away ( I was nice about it though) and they appear to have ......gone away.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 A bling of bicycles? That I guess would be correct for Pantani's personal collection .....
Weekend_Warrior Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I have had photos taken and sent to me in cases where I for sure did not indicate in any way that I wanted them' date=' anyone else ?[/quote'] So u didnt have the number sticker on your frame or helmet they just took a photo and sent it to you?
slowpoke Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 i received pics in the post from them once... they got my number from the race number on my back (it has to be there doesn't it?) and then they demanded payment even though i did a RTS... they simply put them in a fresh envelope and sent then again. so I also emailed them and pointed out (in very legal terms - had a lawyer working at the desk next to mine) what to do with themselves... never heard from them again.
markStockton Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 Report them to the Department of Trade and Industry. This is a scam. Their business model is illegal in terms of Government Gazette no. 26700 I once challenged them on this issue. I have yet to receive a reply. Very interesting reading, thanks Jules. It would seem that if anyone reported My Picture to DTI, they might well have a problem.
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