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Old 05-09-2016, 08:00 AM
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A nominal deposit is fine. Larger projects should be setup with "draws" based on completed milestones. Paying with a credit card is also a good idea as you have recourse if things go south. I wouldn't assume all suppliers work on net 30 days.

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Originally Posted by jimbo2012 View Post
Yes, I agree on custom made, my oversite.

If they are not on 30 day terms then they aren't credit worthy with their vendors.

why should you give them money? because they can't get credit.

How many stories are we all going to read here of folks getting screwed.

See the work before paying