This issue of deposits is kind of "sketchy" on this list. Seems some take them, then give them back.....others take them and don't refund it.
My question to you is this..... If a person books an event and you turn away other jobs, why SHOULDN'T you keep the deposit? If they cancel, you have NOTHING for that time and date. To a person who isn't busy, maybe this isn't as big of a deal as those that do turn away work. But, if I'm putting food on my table with this money and someone cancels, then I don't get as much food. "tongue in cheek". I think a retainer is a good idea for someone who is a professional face painter. I don't do this as a hobby. This is a livelihood. Why should we be any different than the people taking my THOUSANDS of dollars in deposits for my daughter's wedding that I should lose should she cancel? Arla --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
