In practice it doesn't matter too much. Just make sure you don't do anything for him without at least 20% of the total invoice amount paid and banked. (Why 20%? that way, if it all goes to ratshit later, you've at least covered your costs).
Michael J. Babcock, MCP wrote: > Got a potential buyer for FabMate who wants me to invoice him...but he > hasn't yet signed the contract. I sent a simple email with this message > yesterday to him: > > ------------------------ > Good morning, Walter! > > Once you return the signed contract, we will then invoice you...but not > until we get the signed contract. > > Thanks! > --Michael > ------------------------- > > I learn today that he's upset and wonders why he has to sign and return > the contract first. To me, that's just the natural order of the business > transaction. Am I wrong? > > btw -- this guy has been dicking around for a year...telling us "oh yeah, > we're buying it..." I've grown tired of dealing with him, so this was > basically my way of saying "if you're serious, sign and return the > contract and then I'll continue this transaction with you." > > Your thoughts? > > tia, > --Michael > > > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
