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Old 01-31-2023, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenswing View Post
If it’s a well established company with a good reputation I don’t have a problem paying a deposit for a custom job. Cool Breeze did four customized motorized roller shades for our lanai. If I would have backed out after they made them they would have been stuck holding the bag. In cases like that I feel it’s appropriate to pay a deposit.
I agree, but you can protect yourself by using a credit card. You have 60 days from the statement date where the charge first appears to dispute a charge. That is Federal law. If a contractor will not accept a credit card, I would find another contractor.