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Old 05-09-2016, 07:36 AM
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Not necessarily true. Custom made products, such as windows, may require advanced payment by the contractor and may be non-refundable. In that case, it would be foolish not to require a deposit. Also, not everyone may work with net 30 days.

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 View Post



There's only one reason a contractor requires a deposit.

They are undercapitalized.

they don't pay for materiel's for 30 days.

so what's the money for?

Last edited by biker1; 05-09-2016 at 07:42 AM.