AustinJeff

I sent in my application last week and got a reply today. I was rejected. I don't really mind, since I understand that they need to have a wide mix of products and that other T-shirts might be better suited to the type of event they want to put together.

However, I am a bit annoyed that $20 of the $75 application fee was non-refundable. First, I have to say that this was made very clear on the application, so it was not a surprise. Yes, I know it takes time to review the applications, and time is money. But I seriously doubt that they spent even five minutes reviewing my application. Moreover, this cost should be built in somewhere else, rather than used as a topping for a pile of rejection.

It just seems like a very bad idea to me. They said that they only accepted 1/3 of the applications. This was surprising, since they had actually extended the application deadline. I guess they were trying to amass the highest number of rejections possible, since rejections are an easy way to increase the bottom line.

So, 2/3 of the people that applied were not only hit with a rejection, but they were charged for the privilege. Nearly 35% of their booth fees were collected from people who were actually rejected. If it were me, I would give a full refund plus throw in a couple of free admission passes for those rejected.

But I guess they are more interested in squeezing out every possible nickel than in promoting good will. Seems pretty short-sighted to me.

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