JamesB Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 What do you guy think about providers asking for a deposit on in calls?. To me it seems like a red flag. I do understand that some clients cancel at the last minute or just don't show up, but that can also be said about providers. I had one not show up nor answer any texts and all of the sudden, 2 hours after the booked time, texting that he was on his way. I am very interested in your thoughts on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relax man Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Never ever ever ever ever ever pay a deposit. Never. Capitano, Bluefin, Marc in Calif and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Never. You should never pay cuz someone else flaked. JamesB, domonkasshu160, pubic_assistance and 5 others 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ glutes Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 45 minutes ago, JamesB said: What do you guy think about providers asking for a deposit on in calls? HoseMaster, + ButchAtl, Bluefin and 4 others 2 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) A well respected, well known professional with an excellent reputation to keep and protect would never burn you but I would advise against pre paying a newbie. I know people that aren't looking very hard for new clients and that want to completely eliminate the possibility of a last minute cancellation and flake who can justify and get away with asking for deposits. *this is and always has been a touchy subject and for good cause. Unfortunately, because flakes and scammers are common place theres a good argument for both sides 😕 It really boils down to how much someone wants to meet someone and how much does said provider need the business... Edited September 16, 2023 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moke Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I have never ever paid a deposit and frankly it Boggles The Mind why anyone would. just say NO pubic_assistance, Capitano, JamesB and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousGuy714 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Agree with everyone here. NEVER, under any circumstances, pay a deposit or Venmo any amount to a provider. Probably 90% of the time it’s a scam. domonkasshu160, pubic_assistance, 56harrisond and 4 others 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pubic_assistance Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 MikeBiDude, 56harrisond, domonkasshu160 and 2 others 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ glutes Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 domonkasshu160, 56harrisond, Marc in Calif and 5 others 2 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 I've been seeing the phrase "deposit required" in various ads lately and I was wondering if this is a new trend or just wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzfan Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 22 hours ago, Vin_Marco said: A well respected, well known professional with an excellent reputation to keep and protect would never burn you but I would advise against pre paying a newbie. I know people that aren't looking very hard for new clients and that want to completely eliminate the possibility of a last minute cancellation and flake who can justify and get away with asking for deposits. *this is and always has been a touchy subject and for good cause. Unfortunately, because flakes and scammers are common place theres a good argument for both sides 😕 It really boils down to how much someone wants to meet someone and how much does said provider need the business... Completely agree that there are scammers on both sides of the equation....providers and clients. Having gotten burned yesterday, I will NEVER do it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, jazzfan said: Completely agree that there are scammers on both sides of the equation....providers and clients. Having gotten burned yesterday, I will NEVER do it again. I can't say that I blame you. I'm sorry that happened to you. Here's something I don't really tell too many people.... over the years I've saved all the FLAKES and last minute cancellations information from people I've never met. Here's the thing, they invariably ALWAYS contact me again ( months or years later ) my general rule is not to respond but if for whatever reason I do, I remind them that they didn't keep their commitment in the past and if they would like to meet me they would need to pay me in full prior to exchange for my time... people have agreed and we forget the flaky behavior ever took place or they leave me alone into perpetuity, both which is win win for me. As a result I have a very low cancel ratio and flake ratio because I've adhered to this method. I personally don't have any reason to ask for deposits unless I'm communicating with someone with a flaky history. In 99% of the time, paying in advance or paying a deposit is probably a bad idea but as I have pointed out, there are times and places for them. Edited September 17, 2023 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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