20 Aug
2021
20 Aug
'21
10:04 p.m.
On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 5:30 PM Rich Sbardella <richsbardella(a)gmail.com wrote:
Yep, common decision. Though this might sound argumentative, it's not meant
as such... just genuinely curious. In what situation would you *not* refund
a "non-refundable" deposit?
Rich Sbardella
> Stafford, CT
> On Thu, Aug 19, 2021 at 5:04 PM Don Veino
via Contra Callers <
> contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I generally require a 50% non-refundable deposit for
all weddings and
outdoor events.
I do allow the forfeited deposit to be applied toward a mutually
acceptable make-up date.
For the mentioned gig the deposit was less than 50%. The same policy was
applied - so long as they wished to reschedule, the deposit amount rolled
forward. After the third date was agreed they later chose to go ahead with
the rest of the event, just cancel the dancing. They were cheerfully
refunded the vast majority of the deposit and, should they choose to book
for the suggested first anniversary barn dance, the small amount retained
might be applied.
During the pandemic, I have returned many deposits without questions.