Quote from: ajalbert on August 13, 2013, 23:08
So here's where I am with all of this: I have contacted the three sites that sell this image and have gotten emails back from both SS & GL assuring me that no EL have been sold (on that topic, the customer service was great at both of these sites....).If the third site confirms I will consult with a lawyer who specializes in these things (I have one line up already). To answer a previous question, I'll be popping $100.00 up front for the consultation (this is why I want to make absolutely certain I didnt sell an EL of the image).  I also photo-documented the image for sale at Bed Bath and Beyond and I even (and I cant believe I did this) purchased one, just so I had more evidence (I've clearly watched too many Law and Order reruns). Interested in doing something that makes you sick? Pay $100 to purchase your own image! I'll keep everyone updated. Oh and on another note, the local Bed Bath and Beyond TV commercial welcoming students back to the university sowed my image!

Well hopefully you will be getting that back + lots more.

Attorney first, ask questions later 

Good call purchasing the image and having a receipt.

Are there any more BBBs in your area?

Where I live I have 4 of them in a 30 minute radius. I'd check other stores as well.

I'd love to hear the outcome of this although BBB will put a muzzle on you after settling.

I can't see them (trying) to get away with this or taking this into litigation.

Best of luck and congrats on the new shower curtain!
 

I experienced once a similar situation.
K-mart was selling framed pictures with one of my wolf images. They purchased them from a high-volume framing factory, who unknowingly bought unauthorized / stolen images from a shady print salesman. First, I wrote a letter to K-mart about the unauthorized image use, who referred me to the framing factory and then I met with the factory owner who was very cordial and quite embarrassed by that situation, so we were able to work out a deal in a civilized manner without involving any lawyers to compensate me, let K-mart sell the remaining pictures, and the factory was able to keep K-mart as their customer.





   

Quote from: ajalbert on August 13, 2013, 23:08
So here's where I am with all of this: I have contacted the three sites that sell this image and have gotten emails back from both SS & GL assuring me that no EL have been sold (on that topic, the customer service was great at both of these sites....).If the third site confirms I will consult with a lawyer who specializes in these things (I have one line up already). To answer a previous question, I'll be popping $100.00 up front for the consultation (this is why I want to make absolutely certain I didnt sell an EL of the image).  I also photo-documented the image for sale at Bed Bath and Beyond and I even (and I cant believe I did this) purchased one, just so I had more evidence (I've clearly watched too many Law and Order reruns). Interested in doing something that makes you sick? Pay $100 to purchase your own image! I'll keep everyone updated. Oh and on another note, the local Bed Bath and Beyond TV commercial welcoming students back to the university sowed my image!

Thank you so much for answering my question. I also wish you all the best in getting back what you deserve. Hope you could keep us updated all the way until the settlement (in case they force you to keep quiet about it afterwards).

Thanks.

Wow... buying your own image at $100... You're really going all out on this one...