[Jewelry making - Article 00360] - Re: [Orchid] Paying for repairs upfront

[Kim Paluch]

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    I don't think I was around during the previous thread. 

    I do know that laws vary from place to place. The surest way to
    handle the situation is to have a contract (preferably written up by
    an attorney or even from a legitimate source.) 

    There is always a chance you won't make your money if you don't ask
    for a down payment. But if you do have a signed contract stating that
    the person has a certain amount of time (check on what the policy is
    where you live) to pay for and pick up the piece or pieces. Where you
    live will decide what some of the conditions are. Other conditions
    may apply. Arbitration or court are options as well, but the piece
    has to have the work done in order to hold it if you do choose one of
    these. And if your contract says 6 months after contact, you have to
    actually contact the person, even if their number is disconnected.
    Which means you have to list a date it can be picked up by, or have a
    rider that states if you attempt to contact the person (x number of
    times, record it on the contract in spaces pre-provided) and are
    unable to do so over a certain period of time, there is x amount of
    time before the jewelry becomes yours. So be very mindful of what you
    put in the contract, as any errors fall in favor of the party who did
    NOT write the contract. 

    And this is not intended to be legal advice. Contact a lawyer to
    draw up a contract...it's a one time expense that could save you
    trouble whether the person offers a deposit or not. 

Kim
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