re: A question of payment

Forgive my view on this Jeff.Yep that’s a low price alright,to low in my opinion ,if you’re selling your work you should make money, friends or not. Either your work has value or not,if it is a good product, get paid a reasonable amount. You may not think of it this way but taking such a low price is hurting yourself and cutting the throats of people trying to make a living in woodworking. Folks can always make things to give away,that’s cool but taking a very low price only hurts everyone. You will get lots of word of mouth advertising but only as a guy who works for nothing.
Sorry for the rant I know that doesn’t help you feel better. You are on the right course with your new approach,take 50% down and only delivery after your paid in full. If
folks don’t like it .pass on the job. you and your work deserves to be treated with
respect.