Hi All
The best way to take the mystery out of whether a purchaser will pay for work is to ask for a deposit. 25% would seem reasonable. After all, don't we all have to pay a restocking fee if we buy something from a motor factor only to return it. Also, don't we also have to pay for things up front before a company will special order them. Our neighbours many years ago used to run a furniture shop. A couple came in and ordered two chairs exactly to their specification. When the chairs arrived in the shop the couple came in and promptly announced that they didn't like them! As the salesman had forgotten to get a deposit or any upfront payment there was nothing that could be done. The chairs are probably still there. Just a thought.
Cheers!
J
