I've had similiar experiences in the past. Now, I don't start on any project until I have received (and cashed) a minimum 25% down-payment. If the client is serious about having the work done (and serious about paying for it) this should not be a problem. Of course, if the client has no intention of paying, they will not agree to such terms.



>Perhaps someone can give me a little advice on how they would handle this. In my 21 years as a programmer this is the first time I have experienced this.
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>Without getting to specific, I did a small project for the client of another UT member (no handshakes or signed contracts). I accepted it as I had a few free hours (it took less than 40 hours). My complaint is not with the UT member, but the client.
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>The client was very happy when I completed the project, and I have his email stating such - and also requesting I work longer term with him. However, when he got the bill he wanted to negotiate a differnt price (or take it up with the UT member and I assume have him pay me). I agreed to a different price with the client just to get it over with. By the way, that different price was 1/2 price. I still haven't received payment, although he has said "it's in the mail."
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>My question is this: if I don't get paid, or if the client attempts to ask for further discounts what my next step is. It's such a small amount of money as far as I am concerned I am thinking of just deleting the project and not shipping him my source code.
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>Any thoughts is appreciated. I am just trying to make sure I am not over-reacting, but I want it to just be over with.
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>Mel Cummings