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Posted on: 6/19/08 1:50 AM ET
I just posted a review of Paragon Patterns website. I'm not including a link because I highly recommend you don't shop there. I ordered from them on May 5th and as of June 18th have not recieved my order. I emailed them and have received no response. Luckily I paid through Paypal so I filed a dispute through the resolution center. Anyone else get ripped off by Paragon Patterns? There was one other review for Paragon Patterns on PR that basically had the same experiece as mine. I wish I had read that review first.
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Bonnie
Posted on: 6/19/08 9:40 AM ET
Yes. I ordered samples last year and never received them.
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No sewing project is ever a complete success nor a total failure.
Posted on: 6/19/08 12:53 PM ET
In reply to nancy2001
Uh-oh: two out of two. That's a negative. Thanks for the heads-up on this company.
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Elona
Posted on: 6/19/08 2:00 PM ET
In reply to Elona
Elona, it's much worse than that. In 2005, Neefer posted a review and none of the five people who posted comments received their orders. I'd say that seven out of seven is extremely suspicious.
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No sewing project is ever a complete success nor a total failure.
Posted on: 6/19/08 4:56 PM ET
I found the website to look a little suspicious. There's also something about her pattern pictures and the testimonials..... but then, some of the sewing supply websites are pretty low tech. I'm sorry you got snookered.
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Needle Needle Straight and Slim, Dust and Sweep the House for Him! --Grimm Fairy Tales
Posted on: 6/20/08 0:48 AM ET
Here is their BBB report. Not exactly glowing.
I would contact them and let them know that you will be filing a complaint if you do not receive your order by X date. And then DO it. If it does reach this point, hopefully your documentation will help other potential customers and will get the message across to them that they need to be cognicant of general business rules.
Hopefully you aren't totally SOL on this!
Wishing you luck...
Eve
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I would contact them and let them know that you will be filing a complaint if you do not receive your order by X date. And then DO it. If it does reach this point, hopefully your documentation will help other potential customers and will get the message across to them that they need to be cognicant of general business rules.
Hopefully you aren't totally SOL on this!

Wishing you luck...
Eve
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People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it - Chinese proverb
Posted on: 6/20/08 1:22 AM ET
I bought a pattern from them about 7 years ago, with no problem, it was a swimsuit that I used for a costume, the pattern was OK (just OK) and I never ordered another.
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My grandmother taught me to sew when I was 10, and I've been sewing ever since.
Posted on: 6/20/08 7:52 AM ET
In reply to EveS
Even if I am SOL in this case it was only $11. It's the principal of the matter that makes me so angry.
It's frustrating and I would hate for anybody to have to go through this.
Thanks for the link to BBB. I hadn't looked into that yet.
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It's frustrating and I would hate for anybody to have to go through this. Thanks for the link to BBB. I hadn't looked into that yet.
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Bonnie
Posted on: 6/20/08 9:09 PM ET
Another unsatisfied customer. I ordered fabric, lining and patterns and after several emails and even phone conversations I finally just gave up on ever getting product or a refund. I really gave them a long time, as I really wanted one of the patterns.
Posted on: 6/21/08 11:39 AM ET
Did you notice this on the BBB report?
Industry Classification: Pattern Makers, Airport Designers, Swimwear & Accessories
Airport Designers???
That's kind of weird, and such a strange mix. Maybe they're so busy with that they've been caught up in some kind of airport related delay! 
Industry Classification: Pattern Makers, Airport Designers, Swimwear & Accessories
Airport Designers???
That's kind of weird, and such a strange mix. Maybe they're so busy with that they've been caught up in some kind of airport related delay! 
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