Trust Issues
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
Philippines
August 27, 2020 3:53pm CST
A new client sent me a message through PM asking me to write a short review about his kitchen product that he is selling online. And he is willing to pay me after submitting the review. I don’t know if I’d do it or not since I have trust issues now as a recent client didn’t pay me for my service. 
I guess I need to ask for an upfront payment (partial payment) which I think will be beneficial for both parties.
I guess I need to ask for an upfront payment (partial payment) which I think will be beneficial for both parties.14 people like this
14 responses
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
28 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace
I can understand about the trust issues as you were screwed by a client. Good idea for an upfront payment.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
29 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace
There will always be those that are not very nice and hope it works out better for you.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes. I need to be smarter this time
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@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Aug 20
If you explain to him what has happened to you in the past with other clients not paying you, and as a result you need a partial payment up front, then your client should be understanding of why you must ask for it. The other option is to write a full review for him, but only send him part of it until he provides you full payment, at which time you can send the remainder of the review to him.
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@moffittjc (128832)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace That’s very interesting. His silence could mean his intentions weren’t to pay you afterward for your services.
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
29 Aug 20
@moffittjc Yes. Scammers really are everywhere 
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, I explained to him why I am asking for an upfront payment. And I didn't get a reply
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@rakski (156373)
• Philippines
30 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace that is good to hear. I hope the client will be considerate on this
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Already messaged him about it.
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@nela13 (59367)
• Portugal
28 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace that is the best move.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, will do, Manuela. If he doesn't want to agree with it, then I'd pass.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
28 Aug 20
Ask for partial payment before starting with the work
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
29 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace I hope things go well soon
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
28 Aug 20
I say write the review, get your money and run away! Haha
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Hahaha! But that is not what happened to me just recently. The client didn't pay me for my service. 
@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
28 Aug 20
It sounds fishy to me. But maybe he got scammed before. Bit I wouldn't do it. Money talks, as they say.
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes. I already told him about it but he didn't answer back anymore.
@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
28 Aug 20
Oh yes. It can happen. That`s why. You`re right to ask for a partial payment 
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, I did. But he didn't answer back anymore.
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@snowy22315 (208846)
• United States
27 Aug 20
Yes, uprfront is the way to to, if he doesn't agree, then too bad for him.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, I don't want to experience anymore what I have experienced recently.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
28 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace Aha! There ya go!
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, I already told him about it and he didn't reply anymore.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Aug 20
Have you used the kitchen product so you could make a good review of it?
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, I already asked him. Stay safe, Thelma.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
28 Aug 20
Yes, Carol. I asked for an upfront payment. And it's okay if he won't agree with it, though.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Aug 20
@freelancermariagrace Good luck
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