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cowgirl_3207 Reg. Sep 2009	Posted 2016-12-04 11:03 PM Subject: Asking people to pay ahead?
A Gopher's Worst Nightmare Posts: 5094 Location: Southern Oregon	I buy alot of used belting from local contractors that worknin our mills. I have used it for a million and ten things at our place. I joticed yesterday I needed some more for myself for mud control in one paddock. I figured I would be nice and open up and take some orders since people have been asking me abot more belting for the last two months. Well as of right now I have 20 plus people wanting large orders of cut to size belting. This takes me several days and alot of work to fill. I price it extremely well and affordable. The problem is I have been stood up on orders in the past, yes they get sold it just takes me more time then I appreciate. Would it be wrong of me to ask for money up front before I cut and haul belting? 2Wgat kind of time frame would be appropriate? It usually takes me a week to cut and haul that big of orders because I do it after work, but our weather is suppose to get nasty. Would taking payment and making people wait 2 1/2 weeks at the most he wrong?
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ropenrun Reg. Nov 2004	Posted 2016-12-04 11:57 PM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Location: In my own little world	Heck no. Ask for half down and remainder in delivery.
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OhMax Reg. Feb 2013	Posted 2016-12-05 5:55 AM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Married to a Louie Lover Posts: 3303	No, i think half down is reasonable. If for some reason you can't get the belting, refund them.
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Buckles Reg. Feb 2010	Posted 2016-12-05 6:32 AM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 520	Definately ask for at least a deposit up front. I make rope tack and I get screwed over a lot by people that order then change their minds once I have items ready to go.
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Frodo Reg. Jul 2004	Posted 2016-12-05 6:55 AM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
"Heck's Coming With Me" Posts: 10797 Location: Kansas	Totally fair to ask for at least half down payment.
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NJJ Reg. Jul 2006	Posted 2016-12-05 9:00 AM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Fact Checker Posts: 16575 Location: Displaced Iowegian	Anybody who really wants the belting and "knows" you will not be offended by a deposit requirement.
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RunNitroRun Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2016-12-05 5:03 PM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Elite Veteran Posts: 678 Location: Canada	If people really want it then they'll pay ahead. Those that are upset by it may very well be the ones who back out. Asking for 50% deposit upfront and the rest on delivery is not unreasonable. Just be clear about the time it will take you and keep them updated on any changes to that timeframe. Clear communication is the key. People will get worried and angry if you say two weeks and four weeks later it's not ready. Just be upfront and everything should be golden :)
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got boost? Reg. Sep 2003	Posted 2016-12-05 8:24 PM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
Loves to compete Posts: 5760 Location: Oakdale, CA	cowgirl_3207 - 2016-12-04 9:03 PM I buy alot of used belting from local contractors that worknin our mills. I have used it for a million and ten things at our place. I joticed yesterday I needed some more for myself for mud control in one paddock. I figured I would be nice and open up and take some orders since people have been asking me abot more belting for the last two months. Well as of right now I have 20 plus people wanting large orders of cut to size belting. This takes me several days and alot of work to fill. I price it extremely well and affordable. The problem is I have been stood up on orders in the past, yes they get sold it just takes me more time then I appreciate. Would it be wrong of me to ask for money up front before I cut and haul belting? 2Wgat kind of time frame would be appropriate? It usually takes me a week to cut and haul that big of orders because I do it after work, but our weather is suppose to get nasty. Would taking payment and making people wait 2 1/2 weeks at the most he wrong? heck I'm in central california and would be interested in some....... what is the usual sizing?
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Southtxponygirl Reg. Nov 2006	Posted 2016-12-05 8:31 PM Subject: RE: Asking people to pay ahead?
A Somebody to Everybody Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas	Theres nothing wrong in asking half up front and rest payed when delivered..
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