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A client in Austin ghosted me after I sent the final invoice, and I learned something about deposits.
I was finishing up a big website project, about $3,500 worth of work, and sent the final bill. Radio silence for two weeks. I had only asked for a 25% deposit upfront, which barely covered my initial hours. I had to chase them down through three different emails, and it was super stressful. Now I always get at least 50% before I even start, and I split the rest into milestones. Has anyone else had to change their payment terms after a bad experience?
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caleb_ross127mo ago
Yeah, that deposit change makes total sense. Honestly, after a few close calls, I started doing 50% to start, 25% at a big midpoint review, and the final 25% before I actually hand over the live site or source files. It locks you both in.
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dylanfisher7mo ago
Remember my buddy who got stiffed for the last payment?
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sarah8297mo ago
What about using escrow for the final payment?
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