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JulieR 08-16-2011 04:02 PM
Originally Posted by BigDog
I'm pretty sure the OP was simply asking a question and not saying there was something wrong with the practice. In fact she said she was amused.
Edited my post for clarity, thank you :)

IngeMK 08-16-2011 04:08 PM
no skin off my nose either, pay it now or pay it later.like I said it just seemed funny. They have my machine that I can't wait to get back and they are asking a deposit Like I'm really not bailing my baby out.
Originally Posted by JulieR
Originally Posted by Dolphyngyrl
some do , some don't depends on the shop, what difference does it make in the long run, it will go to the cost of servicing your machine so you are not losing money
Agreed. One shop I like asks for a deposit and the other doesn't. No skin off my nose, it's their business and they have their reasons.

They aren't trying to cheat us, Sandra.
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Glassquilt 08-16-2011 04:25 PM
Originally Posted by Candace
An older shop in my town has started requesting down payments for service. When I asked why, the owner told me that they have benn having lots of issues with people picking up their serviced machines and paying for them! So, he is out $ for the parts, $ for the service and is left storing their machines that he legally can't sell without major headaches. So, the deposit is a way of covering himself. I can understand how this could be a problem in this economy. Not everyone is turning in a machine worth thousands of dollars.
DH asks for a deposit for the same reasons. If for any reason the owner does not return he hasn't lost money.

oatw13 08-16-2011 04:38 PM
I have never had a shop ask for a deposit. I don't think it would bother me.
I certainly can see where it might make sense for a small business owner.

IngeMK 08-16-2011 04:43 PM
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by Candace
An older shop in my town has started requesting down payments for service. When I asked why, the owner told me that they have benn having lots of issues with people picking up their serviced machines and paying for them! So, he is out $ for the parts, $ for the service and is left storing their machines that he legally can't sell without major headaches. So, the deposit is a way of covering himself. I can understand how this could be a problem in this economy. Not everyone is turning in a machine worth thousands of dollars.
DH asks for a deposit for the same reasons. If for any reason the owner does not return he hasn't lost money.
The claim tag reads "not responsible for goods left for more than 30 days"
no risk for them anyway, right?
again, I really don't mind it, just thought it was funny

Diamondrose 08-16-2011 05:20 PM
Originally Posted by IngeMK
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Originally Posted by Candace
An older shop in my town has started requesting down payments for service. When I asked why, the owner told me that they have benn having lots of issues with people picking up their serviced machines and paying for them! So, he is out $ for the parts, $ for the service and is left storing their machines that he legally can't sell without major headaches. So, the deposit is a way of covering himself. I can understand how this could be a problem in this economy. Not everyone is turning in a machine worth thousands of dollars.
DH asks for a deposit for the same reasons. If for any reason the owner does not return he hasn't lost money.
The claim tag reads "not responsible for goods left for more than 30 days"
no risk for them anyway, right?
again, I really don't mind it, just thought it was funny
The gentleman that does my service does not require a deposit. However, it would be in his best interest if he did.
He has machines that he has serviced that have been sitting there for months and months and months waiting for people to pick up. The longest turnaround time I've had when I take one in is about 4 hours - he calls when they are ready. He used his parts, his time, and is now storing the machines. He shouldn't have to wait for his money until someone decides to pick up their machine.

hobbykat1955 08-16-2011 05:21 PM
The two people I use for my vintage singer and my current Husq Viking get 1/2 down...Pay other 1/2 when picked up...that's normal for anything here in NY

pocoellie 08-16-2011 05:43 PM
I've never heard of such a thing. Why should you have to pay a deposit? They have YOUR machine, naturally you're going to pay for it when you pick it up.

hobbykat1955 08-16-2011 06:05 PM
I don't understand thinking that you don't leave a deposit...If we drop off Jewelry to be fixed you have to leave a deposit before they will work on it...and they have your diamonds...It's just normal around here on anything you need fixed...or worked on...

OCQuilts 08-16-2011 06:16 PM
Originally Posted by Candace
An older shop in my town has started requesting down payments for service. When I asked why, the owner told me that they have benn having lots of issues with people picking up their serviced machines and paying for them! So, he is out $ for the parts, $ for the service and is left storing their machines that he legally can't sell without major headaches. So, the deposit is a way of covering himself. I can understand how this could be a problem in this economy. Not everyone is turning in a machine worth thousands of dollars.
This is an excellent answer. We don't take deposits, but I currently have no room to store finished machines, because people have not picked up their machines. If everybody picked up the machines that were finished I could close for a day and go to the beach!


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