Here's my experience with clctve.us
The guy does vector drawings of cars. I saw some beyond members and other locals get their car done and thought it would be cool to get one done of my car.
I contacted him beginning of May 2016. We agreed at $110 US for digital file and a print, I don't know if that's a fair rate but I liked the product. (I now know locals how to better work for less money.) I paid on May 12th. He told me "Turnaround time is currently about a week just to be safe, and I'll keep you updated a couple times as I go along." Sounds good, wasn't in a rush.
I didn't receive much communication and on May 25 asked for an update. He said the main lines were complete and shouldn't be too long.
June 14th - still nothing. Expressed my concern as its been over a month and was originally told 1 week.
He told me he had shit going on in his life. I totally understand, shit happens but I'm annoyed at this point at the very poor communication.
After bugging the guy over and over (sending multiple emails just to get a reply) I finally received the digital copy on July 26th.
Satisfied with the product. Now waiting for print to be sent.
thumbnail_RichardSN95 by Richard Brown, on Flickr
Weeks and then months go by without the print. I bug him once in awhile and get told that it's been sent out right away multiple times. Nov 28th I'm super annoyed and express how its been 28 weeks since he received payment.
Bugged him again and then FINALLY on Dec 19 2016 I got an email with a picture of the shipping receipt.
I'd post the email thread, but there's multiple threads and its super long. Not very interesting so I just summarized the major communication events.
That's my experience with clctve.us. I don't like to bad talk people over the internet, but the experience was ridiculous. Yes I was way too patient so part of the blame is on my end. I didn't ask for refund or anything, it's not worth my time. I just wanted the product and it to be over...
Maybe this is just my experience because I'm not a big name and not a priority to him. If that's the case he shouldn't have taken on my work then...
TLDR: 1 week job turned into 7 months. Horrible communication. Wouldn't recommend.