What's wrong with people?

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  • keljo05
    keljo05 Posts: 173
    one really good bit of advice i once read was not the half down half on pickup...

    it was half down on order.. and the remaining balance due by a certain date. No full payment say a week before delivery.( make sure a check clears).. no cake...
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If he wanted a $10 cake, he should've gone to Wal-Mart. And even there, a $10 cake is pretty puny.
  • mbeach1977
    mbeach1977 Posts: 275 Member
    Wow, I've been doing cakes for almost 3 years now for other people(friends included) and have never had anybody stiff me! Most people I don't know even offer to pay half before and half at pick up. Maybe you should try that methood? I know how much time and effort goes in to my cakes, let alone the money I front for supplies. Good luck!
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Don't quit trying to get your money from him, but take this as a learning lesson...it may sound cynical but never trust anyone with money. Not even family. I've had to learn the hard way never to lend money to anyone.
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
    As an independent graphic designer I have dealt with this a lot. It can be so frustrating. Here are some things that I do to minimize this:

    Get it in writing. Yes, even for a $50 job. It doesn't have to be fancy but make sure it spells out what you are doing, how long it will take, how much it will cost and when you expect payment. GET A SIGNATURE. I know he's your friend but I have even had family sign agreements.

    Be careful of being too nice. In every agreement I write it states that a minimum payment of 50% is due BEFORE I even touch the job outside of the initial consult. If I decide to waive the 50% up front I have to assume that I am working for free.

    This sucks but you will get the hang of it over time. Good luck.
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