IPhoto messed up my Xmas cards...

I am really disappointed in iPhoto's Xmas card creation process. I ordered my card and received 75 cards that were missing the inside message. I called Apple and they said that they have no way of contacting the iPhoto folks. They gave me their email so I sent an email, another email, and even more emails with no replies...
I am now going to dispute the charge with my bank and order my cards from Shutterfly.
Come on Apple, you can do better!

socalmac27:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Try contacting Apple via this link: http://www.apple.com/support/iphoto/customerservice/cards/
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

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