Based only on so many people who have paid a deposit and then had the service provider never show up, I have a standing rule for anyone I do business with in TV. I will pay you for completed work only. I am even willing to do milestone payments for a large job. However with those I would estimate 1/3 of the work and only pay 25%, maybe another 25% when 2/3 done and the balance when completed. A business person not willing to do that can take a walk. I will find someone else. I will not pay for materials until they are installed and again at a 50% rate. I have not been burned even once, but know others who have. And most legitimate business owners are fine with that arrangement.
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