Don, I would not return a non-refundable deposit for a weather event. That deposit could be applied for a mutually agreeable date. I made exceptions to my policy during the pandemic. Rich
On Fri, Aug 20, 2021 at 10:04 PM Don Veino via Contra Callers < [email protected]> wrote: > On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM Rich Sbardella <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I generally require a 50% non-refundable deposit for all weddings and >> outdoor events. >> I do allow the forfeited deposit to be applied toward a mutually >> acceptable make-up date. >> > > For the mentioned gig the deposit was less than 50%. The same policy was > applied - so long as they wished to reschedule, the deposit amount rolled > forward. After the third date was agreed they later chose to go ahead with > the rest of the event, just cancel the dancing. They were cheerfully > refunded the vast majority of the deposit and, should they choose to book > for the suggested first anniversary barn dance, the small amount retained > might be applied. > > During the pandemic, I have returned many deposits without questions. >> > > Yep, common decision. Though this might sound argumentative, it's not > meant as such... just genuinely curious. In what situation would you *not* > refund a "non-refundable" deposit? > > Rich Sbardella >> Stafford, CT >> >> On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 5:04 PM Don Veino via Contra Callers < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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