I loaned Matterport $993.16 (and they have not paid me back yet)

Screen Grab 10 (Invoice)

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Screen Grab 16 (I was not quick enough to capture the temporary banner that said order canceled, but the status on this screen is showing that the order has been canceled.)

Screen Grab 16A email received as a result of canceling the order

Hi All,

I loaned Matterport $993.16 (and they have not paid me back yet).

On May 14, 2021 when Matterport announced:

✓ Video: Matterport Launches Capture Services for Individuals in Some Markets

I placed an order (above) for a Matterport scan via the newly announced program for individuals to buy Matterport scans in some markets so that I could document - step-by-step the ordering process – and example price per square foot - for the WGAN Community.

Almost immediately, I received the invoice above (see Screen Grab 10 above) from this WGAN Forum discussion.

Once I completed the order, I canceled the order (See Screen Grabs 15 and 16 above from this WGAN Forum discussion.

I also received an email showing that the order was canceled (Screen Grab 16A above from this WGAN Forum discussion.

Unfortunately, two weeks later, I do not see the credit in my Matterport Cloud account (below).

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Today (Thursday, May 27, 2021) I (just) check my American Express card statements online and I do NOT see a credit of $993.16.

So, while the ordering is automated; the canceling/issue credit does not appear to be implemented yet.

Thus, I loaned Matterport $993.16 (and they have not paid me back yet).

I (just) sent an email (below) to Matterport Support requesting the refund. I will let you know when I receive a response and/or refund.

Best,

Dan

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WGAN Forum Founder & WGAN-TV Podcast Host 29.85K Website Atlanta, Georgia Linked In Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Instragram Matterport Service Partner Google Street View Trusted Photographer Zillow Certified Photographer We Get Around Network Member	29.85K DanSmigrod private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 3
	@GETMYVR Yes. Base price of $911.99 is $0.09 per SQ FT in SAN FRANCISCO. (Plus tax of $81.17 or an additional $0.01 per SQ FT). Does not leave much for the Matterport Service Provider. Many of us charge MORE than $0.10 SQ FT. So, not nice that the company that sells us their proprietary Matterport Pro2 3D Camera and Cloud hosting competes with us, as nicely summarized by @HomePlanNZ in this related WGAN Forum discussion: Quote: Originally Posted by @HomePlanNZ I came looking for this post after receiving the May 2021 Matterport Monthly Newsletter, titled "Book. Scan. Done. Capture Services On-Demand is here!". This thread then captures pretty much all the concerns MP's direction raises with anyone who bought into the MP platform with the intention of offering scanning services to others. I agree we (MSPs) can differentiate our service as gold standard, but the feasibility of this depends on the market's desire to pay for that gold standard all the time. When building a business cashflow is key, you often need a volume of smaller/lower profit jobs to carry you between gold jobs. MP is positioning to take both the high-volume customers, and now any customer who does not want to buy a camera. There is a mature discussion that could be had between MP and MSPs who have helped MP grow their business, on how MP can continue to grow/profit in partnership with other third party scanning services. But this is not occurring. Instead MP is using every avenue they have access to, which overlaps with the avenues we use with our customers, to convince all in the market to come direct to them. They are pretending that the MSP program did not exist, and they hold no obligation to those of us who have helped them penetrate the market. Hmmmmm... Best, Dan
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	A credit to your account? I hate when companies do that to me. You can always call Amex and show them the documents and they will refund you.
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	I'm most amused at the tax breakdown and cost for basic service. Unfortunately Dan this is a road well traveled.
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	Quote: Originally Posted by DanSmigrod Many of us charge MORE than $0.10 SQ FT. unfortunately it is not that black & white.. I have been asked to scan a hospital sitting on two levels. I believe it is more like a medical centre with some basic surgery that owners want to sell. Total area is 4000 sqm(1000 sqm on a ground level & 3000 sqm on the next level). According to my price table and considering it is a big job my quote is about $4000-4800 AUD for all 4000sqm(about 43000 sqft). So it is maximum of $0.11 per sqft but it is in AUD. In USD it is $0.085 per sqft. However this story does not end here. The client cannot pay that much and now thinking to do the ground floor only so the job can become much smaller than originally requested and it directly correlates with what I charge for it. With my best quote it is going to be $1600 AUD and one day of work for 1000sqm. I'd rather offer them to do all levels in 3 days with my daily rate and charge them $3000 than getting paid more per hour but loose on getting paid for three days with a smaller rate per day.
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	Bless their hearts...
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WGAN Forum Founder & WGAN-TV Podcast Host 29.85K Website Atlanta, Georgia Linked In Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Instragram Matterport Service Partner Google Street View Trusted Photographer Zillow Certified Photographer We Get Around Network Member	29.85K DanSmigrod private msg quote post Address this user	plus 1 plus 1 plus 1 6
	email received from Matterport Customer Support at 1:23 pm EDT Friday, 28 May 2021. @fotoguy Quote: Originally Posted by @fotoguy A credit to your account? I hate when companies do that to me. You can always call Amex and show them the documents and they will refund you. You were right! Matterport is issuing a credit to my Matterport Cloud account instead of a credit to my American Express card. (Please see reply from Matterport Customer Support above.) Certainly not a way to surprise and delight clients that give Matterport Capture Services a spin. Since my annual plan comes due in June, I got lucky that the credit (should) apply to our annual plan. Looks like I only need to "float" Matterport a loan until June! We'll see ... Dan
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