[Heytubes]

I always required a deposit if I had to order a custom made product that I had to eat if the customer changed their mind. If materials could be returned, never a deposit because that indicates the company doesn’t have the financial resources in house to run their business. Big red flag there.

[APovi]

Often there are two sides to a story. Why might a vendor request pre-payment for services in The Villages?
One example is providing a service at your home. You pay by check. Then you stop payment before they can get to your bank to cash it!
Another is refusal to pay at all. Then the local Small Claims Judge says, in open court, that he will not make an award against a 'Villager'!
Most of us are fair and honest people. But, unfortunately - Not all. . . .

[Nucky]

Never Tip Before The Meal.

[Luggage]

The only people I would ever pay are those as you said with custom work they order in advance and only then buy a credit card and only then if there are reputable company and not someone with just a truck with a sign on it.

[Luggage]

If there ever was such a I will have to say is something wrong with the court system

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Nothing upsets me more than hiring a service company that insist on payment
before the job is started.
Even for 1 or 2 year contracts need to be paid before any work is started.

If there are materials to be ordered, yes then maybe a part of that expense.

I send many nice company's/people packing when they ask for payment up front.

Do your job, show me what you can do, then we'll talk payment with maybe a tip.

What your thoughts on this?

Cheers!

Yea, that’s terrible because so many times they either don’t come back or it takes them weeks maybe months to complete the job. Personally I wouldn’t pay anybody up front to do job, maybe that’s why I try to do everything myself. First of all I think they charge to much to do anything! IF they would ask for payment in full I would at the most give them half, if say no tell them you’ll get someone else. A good example is my neighbor there wanted 8 little bushes moved, he called someone for an estimate & they wanted $1,200. dollars, he said no. I told him I would do it & only told him $50. I moved all 8 in a hr. to an 1 1/2. It was like shoveling in a kids sandbox. So if you trust this person to be honest, do it but don’t pay them in full because you’re asking to get ripped off!

[OhioBuckeye]

Michael G. Just saw a comment that answered my comment to you. Read his comment. It’s by blue leader one & the title of the comment says, “Ned Viara AKA Village Handyman”. This is exactly what I was telling you why I wouldn’t never pay anybody in full up front!

[Traveling lady]

I agree. I give money for supplies in advance, but will not pay for labor until the job is completed.

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Nothing upsets me more than hiring a service company that insist on payment
before the job is started.
Even for 1 or 2 year contracts need to be paid before any work is started.

If there are materials to be ordered, yes then maybe a part of that expense.

I send many nice company's/people packing when they ask for payment up front.

Do your job, show me what you can do, then we'll talk payment with maybe a tip.

What your thoughts on this?

Cheers!

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by lisa kay

Could I please have the number to good contractor

867-5309 Axt for Jenny

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by APovi

Often there are two sides to a story. Why might a vendor request pre-payment for services in The Villages?
One example is providing a service at your home. You pay by check. Then you stop payment before they can get to your bank to cash it!
Another is refusal to pay at all. Then the local Small Claims Judge says, in open court, that he will not make an award against a 'Villager'!
Most of us are fair and honest people. But, unfortunately - Not all. . . .

Really? What village do you reside in?

[Dog.Groomer]

Yes, I made the stupid mistake of giving handyman Richard Gugliuzza a $1500. deposit on a job. Never saw him again and he never did any work. He said he needed the money to buy supplies. I think these guys know how to play the system and who they can prey on.

[Rick and Hilda]

We are currently getting estimates to enclose our lanai with windows. We have gotten an estimate from Custom Windows and Exterior Designs and they ask for a 1/3 deposit up front to cover custom windows. Has anyone had any experience with this company? They apparently have done quite of business in TV.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Never Tip Before The Meal.

That also depends.

In most circumstances, I would agree.

If you want a lot of attention in a busy, classy place, maybe you have a big party and want the drinks to flow, you'll find that handing the server $50-$100 when they show up will make the experience excellent for everyone at your table. I would still tip at least 25% on exit too. Yes, I'm bribing the server for good service, no it shouldn't be necessary, but it works.

Dennys, not so much.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rick and Hilda

We are currently getting estimates to enclose our lanai with windows. We have gotten an estimate from Custom Windows and Exterior Designs and they ask for a 1/3 deposit up front to cover custom windows. Has anyone had any experience with this company? They apparently have done quite of business in TV.

They are a good company, but I still wouldn't give them a third in advance unless they will accept a credit card and deliver the windows within 60 days, which is the deadline to dispute a credit card charge with the bank.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

They are a good company, but I still wouldn't give them a third in advance unless they will accept a credit card and deliver the windows within 60 days, which is the deadline to dispute a credit card charge with the bank.

King Canute ordered the tides to stop and demanding 60 days for windows will end up about the same way.

No one has anything but vinyl trailer park grade garbage in stock, so good luck with that.