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Post by fireworks4u on May 18, 2019 16:50:24 GMT -5
not sure if this was the right place to put this. but I have a question.
for any of you pyros who have done fireworks shows for big events have you asked for deposits? whats your views on asking for deposits?
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May 18, 2019 16:56:42 GMT -5
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Post by Aussie on May 18, 2019 16:56:42 GMT -5
If it’s a municipality it’s usually a purchase order
If it’s a wedding or private event it’s full payment on the day
No money no shooty
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Post by fireworks4u on May 18, 2019 17:02:50 GMT -5
this is for a resort for a Canada day celebration. I have asked for a 50% down payment and the rest the day of the shoot
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Post by londonfan on May 18, 2019 19:22:29 GMT -5
I am not a professional shooter, but have spent decades in the retail/service sector.
You have costs to incur on the behalf of the customer that you cannot recoup if for any reason there is a bail out on their side. It is pretty much a standard practice in this kind of transaction(outside the Pyro world)to request a deposit.
Aussie is correct about municipality events and purchase orders. That kind of transaction can even have 30 day terms after the date of the event, but you have the right to request a deposit at the time of tender for the job.
I would definitely negotiate a deposit into the agreement.
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May 19, 2019 18:46:42 GMT -5
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Post by Aussie on May 19, 2019 18:46:42 GMT -5
Any thing other than a PO#, and a contract is put in its place
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Post by pyrot on May 21, 2019 0:08:57 GMT -5
I don't think you are "out of line" in requesting/requiring a deposit. Like mentioned above, there are costs, plus time incurred ahead of the show. As well, it will lessen the chance that someone else might just come in and under-cut you. (sad to think of, but it happens!)
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