Originally Posted by ismokeblunts

same thing can be side from the other side of the story too. the safe zone for this type of work exchange over the internet is pretty small at times. i am getting tired of chasing people around for payments up to 2 weeks, a month, 2 months later. you can't NOT take a cut up front if you're doing any design work, as you the contractor should definitely not be paying anything more than 50% up front.

the best thing you can do is work only with people who come thoroughly recommended by people YOU trust...