Give Me Back My Money!
I read an article about some dispute between unhappy booth vendors and the organizers of the Carnival@Marina event. It appears that the vendors were unhappy that potential customers and the public were not channeled to their area resulting in pitiable sales. In additional to the bad set up of each booth using poor quality flooring and fans were not provided, the angry mobs were petitioning for a full refund of their $1500 from the authorities for the eight day lease.
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YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Seriously, these vendors need to rethink about their immature proclamation. They should realize that every business is a venture and there are countless risks involved. Since you have signed an agreement with the organizers to set up your stall in a scheduled area, there is really nothing you should not know about. Why blame them about the poor reception? Even if they are positive about the profits each store can possibly generate, shouldn’t these individual vendors have done their own market research? It leads one to wonder about the workings of these people, why complain about the loss and expect the committee for full money back? Do they suppose it’s like buying insurance and compensation is obligatory in an event of a no-show?
However, I do like to point out that perhaps better booth set up could have attracted the public’s attention and allow these vendors to work a little more comfortably in their positions. I empathize that these people have to standby their stores the whole day for eight days and yes, fans or other cooling devices are undeniably necessary.
THE VERDICT:
No, I do not think the store holders should be granted full refund for the very inopportune outcome. However, the organizers of the fine affair should compensate these people for their losses incurred, such as stocks damaged due to poor stall structural design. After all, I am sure an amount of $1500 should justify for a basic and reasonable architectural quality.
Could this be a belated centenary present for Singapore? I hope not.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
Seriously, these vendors need to rethink about their immature proclamation. They should realize that every business is a venture and there are countless risks involved. Since you have signed an agreement with the organizers to set up your stall in a scheduled area, there is really nothing you should not know about. Why blame them about the poor reception? Even if they are positive about the profits each store can possibly generate, shouldn’t these individual vendors have done their own market research? It leads one to wonder about the workings of these people, why complain about the loss and expect the committee for full money back? Do they suppose it’s like buying insurance and compensation is obligatory in an event of a no-show?
However, I do like to point out that perhaps better booth set up could have attracted the public’s attention and allow these vendors to work a little more comfortably in their positions. I empathize that these people have to standby their stores the whole day for eight days and yes, fans or other cooling devices are undeniably necessary.
THE VERDICT:
No, I do not think the store holders should be granted full refund for the very inopportune outcome. However, the organizers of the fine affair should compensate these people for their losses incurred, such as stocks damaged due to poor stall structural design. After all, I am sure an amount of $1500 should justify for a basic and reasonable architectural quality.
Could this be a belated centenary present for Singapore? I hope not.
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Well what can I say? I'm a riot ;p.
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