I asked a vendor for a contract and they told me I have to give a deposit before I can see a contract. Is this normal? It kind of makes me want to walk, but they have a great rep, I'm surprised so many other brides do this.
adelz
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I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
BellaRegina
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The only vendor i went to, so far, is my RH. And we only exchanged money after signing the contract.
Its a little strange that they want you to pay before you even look at the contract...
mybabylovesmoi
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i think thats kinda shady. I would be very cautious!
rosatemp
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Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
Me 2
futuremrstaheri
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Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
This - I signed my contract then gave them a check
Jill52787
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Yeah to me that doesn't really make any sense.
If you really like them I'd tell them you don't feel comfortable.
Rivera2be
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I would not give any vendor money without a signed contract first!
AlexandMike2012
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Posted by futuremrstaheri
Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
This - I signed my contract then gave them a check
this
daniekinz
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that sounds sketchy. you should def see the contract before you give a deposit so you know what terms you are agreeing to.
FutureMrsGTL
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Posted by AlexandMike2012
Posted by futuremrstaheri
Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
This - I signed my contract then gave them a check
this
This again.
christinajimmy06
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Posted by Rivera2be
I would not give any vendor money without a signed contract first!
This!
sjr385
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ZombieSunrise
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I gave the money first to reserve my date at one place and then later signed the contract electronically. They were a really laid back sort of place and i trusted them. I did also get a packet of the who/what/where but nothing particularly formal. It made me somewhat nervous but i went with my gut and then a few days later the contract was presented. My situation may have been weird but like i said, it was more of a laid back type of a situation.
halfbaked
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I wouldn't trust it!
jettahot
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Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
THIS!!!!!!!!!!
redrose0605
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Every vendor is different. Some have typed up contracts, some just had write it into a form.
If you really do want to use them, can you put the deposit on your Credit Card? That way if something does go wrong you can get your money back.
chliekm
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thats a little odd --- unless you need to secure a popular date and know you want them but still have to negotiate and they confirm in writing the deposit is refundable I woulnd't bother.... no one has ever said anything like that to me when I went looking at vendors...
Jmrosa1
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Posted by daniekinz
that sounds sketchy. you should def see the contract before you give a deposit so you know what terms you are agreeing to.
Yep...this!
JuneBride14
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Posted by adelz
I only gave deposits after signing contracts.
this- although i think with TP because i lived in FL i got mailed the contract and the receipt for my deposit at the same time- but i totally trusted tom so i wasn't worried.... all other vendors i had a contract first
ETA: i had a copy of TP's package form so i knew what i was paying for
if a vendor is insisting he get money before you can LOOK at the contract IMO is a bad sign
