Frequently Asked Questions
-DO you take payment plans?
Yes! All available payment plans are listed below in my TOS!
-Do I need a reference sheet when commissioning you?
If you are getting a fullsuit or partial yes! Any smaller pieces such as a tail or feetpaws I need just one image of the character, part your getting must be clearly visible. When commissioning me, DO NOT GIVE ME A SKETCHY OR BLURRED IMAGE PLEASE!
-What is your turnaround time?
Turn around time can vary greatly between suits based on the difficulty but normally, once commissioned it will take from 3-6 months to finish a fullsuit (Because I will also be doing other suits as well) and 1 month to finish any small parts like feet, paws, or a tail.
-What forms of payment do you take?
I will take at the moment paypal payments and money orders! Still working out other more flexible forms of payment as I understand not everyone uses paypal.
-How do I make a duct tape dummy?
Fortunately kilcodo has an excellent DTD tutorial up on her website go check out her stuff while your over there: http://www.kilcodocostumes.com/dtd.htm
-Are fursuits really THAT hot?
YES, consider getting a partial or half suit if you over heat easily or have breathing problems!
-Do you have a smoke free home? Do you own pets?
Yes I have a smoke free home. As for pets I have one dog but the suits are cleaned when shipped out, I haven't had any allergy complaints as of yet!
Yes! All available payment plans are listed below in my TOS!
-Do I need a reference sheet when commissioning you?
If you are getting a fullsuit or partial yes! Any smaller pieces such as a tail or feetpaws I need just one image of the character, part your getting must be clearly visible. When commissioning me, DO NOT GIVE ME A SKETCHY OR BLURRED IMAGE PLEASE!
-What is your turnaround time?
Turn around time can vary greatly between suits based on the difficulty but normally, once commissioned it will take from 3-6 months to finish a fullsuit (Because I will also be doing other suits as well) and 1 month to finish any small parts like feet, paws, or a tail.
-What forms of payment do you take?
I will take at the moment paypal payments and money orders! Still working out other more flexible forms of payment as I understand not everyone uses paypal.
-How do I make a duct tape dummy?
Fortunately kilcodo has an excellent DTD tutorial up on her website go check out her stuff while your over there: http://www.kilcodocostumes.com/dtd.htm
-Are fursuits really THAT hot?
YES, consider getting a partial or half suit if you over heat easily or have breathing problems!
-Do you have a smoke free home? Do you own pets?
Yes I have a smoke free home. As for pets I have one dog but the suits are cleaned when shipped out, I haven't had any allergy complaints as of yet!
Terms of Service
Fursuit General
1.If I feel that I cannot complete a commission based on the given specifications, I will discuss alternate designs with the buyer. This may result in a change in the
quoted price. I will only make these changes if agreed upon by the buyer. If no agreement can be reached I will ship what has been completed and give a partial refund.
2.If you cannot pay in full by the payment date, or cannot complete payment at all, I will ship the equivalent of what has been paid for and the rest will be
manipulated (so as not to reproduce your character) and auctioned off.
3. I reserve the right to move payment, delivery and finishing date (of a fur suit or parts) if one was previously given. Such changes will only take place under
extreme circumstances,my goal is to deliver all commissions on time.
4. If you are unable to meet the standard payment plan, please E-mail me at Lodidahfursuits[at]Yahoo.com and I will determine if alternate arrangements are possible.
5.If you live outside of the US you must tell me when you request a quote. Please provide a full address so I can accurately determine shipping costs and customs
requirements.
6.I Have the right to refuse any commission. = Also quotes last for 1 month! if you do not commission me within a month of a quote the quote is void and you will have to geta new one!
7. If you are not satisfied with your purchase then a refund of 60% will be given 40% will be kept to make up for the materials used and time put into the commission. I will not alter a suit if you choose to get a refund then want your suit again. There will be no refunding if you've had your suit over a month and want to return it.
8.These terms are subject to change at any time and without prior notice. The terms of service that are in effect at the time a commission is made will apply.
(Any unauthorized alterations that is not made by lodi dah voids the warranty)
9. pre-made non-custom fur suits and pieces are non-refundable. Unless there is a legitimate problem with the piece.
10. I am not responsible for you losing your order in the mail but I will work my hardest to help you get your commission. (I have never had a miss sent or lost package.)
11. I will not ship out your suit until it has been paid off, if the commissioner want a certain part shipped out that has already been paid off under certain circumstances it will be shipped out upon request.
Warranty
If your fur suit rips from normal wear and tear, send it back (buyer pays shipping) and I will fix it up for free. Unless it is an expensive piece of equipment, I will
fix:
-Ripped stitches
-Re-airbrushing (Simple designs) on your fur suit
-Broken elastic (On tail)
-Ripped or broken eyes (Toony only)
-Broken claws (No more than two)
-If you can fix the project yourself with my materials I will mail them to the you, buyer pays shipping.
-This is a 1 year warranty.
{note: warranty does not apply to tails won in raffles, non-commissioned, or free items and will only last for so many repairs}
Payment plans
Orders under $75 must be paid in full at the time of the order.
Orders over $75 dollars may be paid using the following payment schedules:
30% down payment at the time of the order.
35% due seven days after placement of the order.
Final 35% due 14 days after order.
or
30% down payment at the time of the order.
25% due seven days after the order.
25% due 14 days after the order
the final 20% due 21 days after the order.
1.If I feel that I cannot complete a commission based on the given specifications, I will discuss alternate designs with the buyer. This may result in a change in the
quoted price. I will only make these changes if agreed upon by the buyer. If no agreement can be reached I will ship what has been completed and give a partial refund.
2.If you cannot pay in full by the payment date, or cannot complete payment at all, I will ship the equivalent of what has been paid for and the rest will be
manipulated (so as not to reproduce your character) and auctioned off.
3. I reserve the right to move payment, delivery and finishing date (of a fur suit or parts) if one was previously given. Such changes will only take place under
extreme circumstances,my goal is to deliver all commissions on time.
4. If you are unable to meet the standard payment plan, please E-mail me at Lodidahfursuits[at]Yahoo.com and I will determine if alternate arrangements are possible.
5.If you live outside of the US you must tell me when you request a quote. Please provide a full address so I can accurately determine shipping costs and customs
requirements.
6.I Have the right to refuse any commission. = Also quotes last for 1 month! if you do not commission me within a month of a quote the quote is void and you will have to geta new one!
7. If you are not satisfied with your purchase then a refund of 60% will be given 40% will be kept to make up for the materials used and time put into the commission. I will not alter a suit if you choose to get a refund then want your suit again. There will be no refunding if you've had your suit over a month and want to return it.
8.These terms are subject to change at any time and without prior notice. The terms of service that are in effect at the time a commission is made will apply.
(Any unauthorized alterations that is not made by lodi dah voids the warranty)
9. pre-made non-custom fur suits and pieces are non-refundable. Unless there is a legitimate problem with the piece.
10. I am not responsible for you losing your order in the mail but I will work my hardest to help you get your commission. (I have never had a miss sent or lost package.)
11. I will not ship out your suit until it has been paid off, if the commissioner want a certain part shipped out that has already been paid off under certain circumstances it will be shipped out upon request.
Warranty
If your fur suit rips from normal wear and tear, send it back (buyer pays shipping) and I will fix it up for free. Unless it is an expensive piece of equipment, I will
fix:
-Ripped stitches
-Re-airbrushing (Simple designs) on your fur suit
-Broken elastic (On tail)
-Ripped or broken eyes (Toony only)
-Broken claws (No more than two)
-If you can fix the project yourself with my materials I will mail them to the you, buyer pays shipping.
-This is a 1 year warranty.
{note: warranty does not apply to tails won in raffles, non-commissioned, or free items and will only last for so many repairs}
Payment plans
Orders under $75 must be paid in full at the time of the order.
Orders over $75 dollars may be paid using the following payment schedules:
30% down payment at the time of the order.
35% due seven days after placement of the order.
Final 35% due 14 days after order.
or
30% down payment at the time of the order.
25% due seven days after the order.
25% due 14 days after the order
the final 20% due 21 days after the order.