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They should be ashamed of themselves! :evil: :cry:
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I use to, long before I got into to quilting, sew for people, but I got taken so many times, I just quit. It's not worth the aggravation! Some people think, because we sew & love it, it's not work, so therefor, why should we be paid to do it! So now, I gift my quilts, when & if, I choose to do so. And I don't sew for anyone now, except hubby or myself.....
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Originally Posted by willferg
I know it's hard to ask for money, and in a perfect world, you shouldn't have to. But I learned from an old boss that's it's okay to ask. He would say something like, "The total you owe me for the purse is x. I know money is tight, but when do you think you can get it to me?" Get a specific date, and then on that date (if you aren't paid sooner), say, "You mentioned you'd have the money for the purse today, and I was wondering if you have it for me."
He used to say, "What did you ever buy that you didn't have to pay for?" I don't mean to put the blame on you in any way, but letting people get away with this (and it's often unintentional forgetfulness) isn't fair to you because it makes you feel bitter and burned, and you sound like too generous a person to have to carry that burden. Just my two cents! |
Yes, it is a lesson learned, next time, you can ask for half up front or do not give them the purse or whatever you have made until they have paid. I know it's not easy to ask for money, but if you prefer you can write a short note saying something like, I know you've been busy and you may have forgotten our agreement, but I really need "X" and if they don't want to pay, tell them they can return the product. Cash first always causes the least amount of grief. I like to trust people too, but unfortunately people take advantage and it's not right. I would try to get the money or the purse back.
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The policy here is half up front and you don't get the finished item till the other half is paid. No arguments or negotiations; those are the rules.
Need half up front to buy the supplies and the other half upon delivery because, as mentioned above, you don't carry away merchandise before it is paid for. Just try it lol, it won't be a fun experience in any other business, so don't do it to crafters and quilters. |
I think if they actually go out and buy the supplies then they see how expensive they are but then there is all the time you put in for planning and making. So what is a good honest price for your time and labor. Do you charge by the hour, the size of the project or something else.
Originally Posted by MargeD
Yes, it is a lesson learned, next time, you can ask for half up front or do not give them the purse or whatever you have made until they have paid. I know it's not easy to ask for money, but if you prefer you can write a short note saying something like, I know you've been busy and you may have forgotten our agreement, but I really need "X" and if they don't want to pay, tell them they can return the product. Cash first always causes the least amount of grief. I like to trust people too, but unfortunately people take advantage and it's not right. I would try to get the money or the purse back.
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I do not give the item to the person until they have paid the money. Even if they know it's just sitting in my desk drawer, they still don't have it in their hands until the money is in mine. I also have sworn off doing items for other people...not worth the time and frustration.
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Originally Posted by Murphy
Remind them of what they owe. A thank you card for using your services with a hand written dollar amount owed in it should be sufficient to get paid.
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I'm in the 1/2 down group and payment on pick up. I have a quilt a man gave me to redo for him, he said his g-ma made it for him. She had painted the blocks, all indian pics, he loved it to death. The sashings and backing and batting in bad shape, but her painted blocks in good shape. Got my 1/2 down and showed him the quilt when he came out to get it, but he only 1/2 the last payment and I still have the quilt. Its been 7 years and he has yet to come and pay the rest. His loss. I have 3/4s the money and the quilt. |
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS get the money before you hand them over the item. I have learned my lesson the hard way, too. And if the item is to be personalized, get at least 1/2 of it before you start. Been there, done that!
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