andrewkendall: So The Wait Is Over

Andrew Kendall (

andrewkendall) wrote,
@ 2005-11-09 22:37:00

So The Wait Is Over
I finally heard back from the insurance regarding my stolen camera gear.

They're refusing to pay.

I'm losing faith rapidly. Not only have I wasted several thousand pounds on insurance over the last few years, I'm now missing £5000 of camera gear. At the moment I'm at a bit of a loss. Obviously I'm going to pursue things legally but inevitably that's going to take a long time.

So as it stands I'm rather screwed. I feel really bad asking but I'm going to need your help.

Loads of people have suggested setting up a PayPal account, the truth is I just don't feel right asking for donations.

However there is another way you can help, if you can afford it, buy some prints.

500 12"x8" prints at £15 each.

That's how many I need to sell, is that achievable? I really hope so!

Despite crack heads stealing my camera and insurance workers who seem to take joy in attempting to ruin peoples lives I'm just about retaining my sense of optimism. With not much else to do I'm going to sit here, listen to "Stubbs The Zombie: The Soundtrack" on loop and do the definitive sort of all of my photographs.

I'm going to give it two weeks to see how thing work out. In that time I promise you at least one set of photos per day, so keep checking back.

If you have a second please link this message anywhere where people might be able to help.

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	creativepseudo 2005-11-09 10:43 pm UTC (link)
	-hug- Yes, the print-selling does sound feasible to me. (Reply to this)

	faerieenigma 2005-11-09 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	Fuck. May I ask what their reasons for not paying are? Only, I'm starting to wonder now if shelling out for insurance is really worth it. I will definitely repost this and start fishing through your collection for potential Christmas presents :) Eri x (Reply to this)

	safebox 2005-11-09 10:49 pm UTC (link)
	That's so awful! I shall definitely promote this a little bit, and although I don't have £15 to hand, sadly, I'll certainly consider buying some of your 6"x4" prints. (Reply to this)

	briefsmile__ 2005-11-09 10:53 pm UTC (link)
	Your insurance company is very lame ;________;! Ah will surely buy prints once my bank account is up and running again! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	kriegspiel 2005-11-10 01:37 am UTC (link)
	i agree :] (Reply to this) (Parent)

amymay
2005-11-09 10:54 pm UTC (link)

That's bad luck Andrew.

HOWEVER how do you feel your documentation, and thus perpetution, of the liberty-loving east London druggy lifestyle sits against your robbery? How would you feel if the burgulars used the money to buy guitars to start a grotty band of the type you photograph?

I'm not saying 'what goes around comes around' but maybe it would be good if you thought about things rather than basking in the love of your teenage hard of a friendslist...

Amy

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	somesimplicity 2005-11-09 11:13 pm UTC (link)
	Gosh, what an awful thing to post to someone who's down on his luck. I hope what comes around goes around for you too, then maybe when you're having a really bad time of it, maybe someone will give you a cyber kick when you're down. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	(Anonymous) 2005-11-09 10:54 pm UTC (link)
	d'you make anything from the 6x4 £1 prints? getting a £15 one anyway but i'll get some of the littler ones too if it helps you. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	andrewkendall 2005-11-09 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	i only make a little on the 6"x4" but anything helps! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	molkolicous 2005-11-09 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	i hope this sorts itself out soon...i'm sure you'll sell enough photographs eventually..i mean, they're rather brilliant after all :) (Reply to this)

	(Anonymous) 2005-11-09 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	Name and shame the insurance company! If they refuse to pay out then let me know your blog is VERY well read amoung the photographic community (Reply to this)

	maxpower 2005-11-09 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	O_o That's dreadful. Scoffs Now, I'm presently at work presses fingers to lips shh, I'm not online ;) but when I get home later I'm going look into purchasing a print. Cross my little heart. (Reply to this)

	asosiale_ida 2005-11-09 11:02 pm UTC (link)
	Wah, that sucks. I'd totally buy some! If only I had a credit card. Damn :/ (Reply to this)

	pumpkin_pie_m 2005-11-09 11:03 pm UTC (link)
	That really sucks. =/ Would you ship to the US? And if you would, what does that translate to in US dollars? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	andrewkendall 2005-11-09 11:11 pm UTC (link)
	it's $28.65 and you can buy from the us. just click the "buy a print" at the bottom of any of the pictures. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	pocketwatches 2005-11-09 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	I think this and the first comment here is all bad luck you don't deserve. Really sorry about your camera and hope stuff works out with insurance in the end. ...Christmas coming up soon, maybe people will be asking Santa for pretty prints, know I will :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	pocketwatches 2005-11-09 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	*Not the first comment, wrong link. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	leena17 2005-11-09 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	That's obscene! I hope you manage to sort out the insurance bastards and get back what you deserve. (In the meantime... can't wait to see your photos, in particular the Wireless festival ones - I saw you skulking in the wings watching Babyshambles!) (Reply to this)

	butterscotch_ 2005-11-09 11:14 pm UTC (link)
	that actually sucks arse im so sorry paypal would probably be a good idea you have a lot of admirers that would be willing to help ooh i'll buy some prints hope thing go your way x x x (Reply to this)

	nastyshow 2005-11-09 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	I've been screwed over by insurance companies twise myself. Resulting at about the same amount of loss you have. Just keep getting back to them and pursue it in court as soon as possible because the closer to the time the easier it will be. if all else fails give them as much bad press as you can. (Reply to this)

	prettygolucky 2005-11-09 11:28 pm UTC (link)
	Wow, that's really crummy. I'm definitely going to buy some prints to help you out. (Reply to this)

	fuckth3system 2005-11-10 12:06 am UTC (link)
	Ill sift through the babyshambles pictures and see if i can find one, ill buy it off you definetely. Do you have any old Libertines pics? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	be_a_debaser 2005-11-10 12:40 am UTC (link)
	are you being serious? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	mrxsleaze 2005-11-10 12:32 am UTC (link)
	Part of my first paycheck will go to a good place. (Reply to this)

	slowdanceonme 2005-11-10 12:42 am UTC (link)
	I'm going to be getting my own place in a few months... and I'll be buying prints then. I'll pass the link on, I'm certain I've got a few friends who'll be interested too. Good luck! (Reply to this)

	finaljourney 2005-11-10 12:48 am UTC (link)
	i would love to buy but how much is £15 in dollars? sorry im a stupid american. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	nowthat_itsover 2005-11-10 12:51 am UTC (link)
	I was wondering the same thing, so I sifted through to see if anyone else asked, and Andrew responded above saying $28.65 to the U.S., though i don't know if he meant that including shipping... (Reply to this) (Parent)

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	nowthat_itsover 2005-11-10 12:48 am UTC (link)
	you will have my support! Good luck with the insurance co. (Reply to this)

	(Anonymous) 2005-11-10 01:00 am UTC (link)
	That's a good idea, but you could make it faster through prostitution. People pay top dollar for the pretty ones. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	libertinette 2005-11-10 03:14 am UTC (link)
	If girlatomic is willing to help out I've got a "cash donation" if you know what I'm sayin' looks shifty (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	fuckth3system 2005-11-10 01:10 am UTC (link)
	http://www.andrewkendall.com/pages/photogallery/2/27.php £15? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	andrewkendall 2005-11-10 01:17 am UTC (link)
	need any help? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	jennifer81 2005-11-10 01:42 am UTC (link)
	My back account should be sorted in a few days. I was thinking about those prints and they seem a bit small... shall spring and get a bigger one to hang in my room probably. I might as well. I'm already spending money, I might as well do it right. I've always wanted an AK photo in my room anyway. Hmm, going to browse now. And link. :) Good luck with everything. (Reply to this)

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