There are always people that are willing to get paid for the job at the end.... [blip...]
Stick with coders that you pay only AFTER you get the job done. Like that everyone wins.
I disagree with that as well - I generally charge 50% deposit on any jobs over $100 - 100% payment for any jobs below $100 --- As for being scammed - The OP was not scammed - Obviously there was some sort of communication error, as the person who did the job obviously did not think that skinning was part of the deal he undertook. Why the hell he/she would think that when the title of the post clearly says Need Magento installed and skinned is beyond me. But he/she did install the application - so 50% of the work was done - 50% of the work was paid for.
Someone said chalk it up to a learning experience - I will agree with that assessment. @ the OP - next time you hire someone for any type of online consultation/freelance work (especially for any large jobs) - be absolutely sure that you are communicating exactly what you want from the person who hired - and be sure that the freelancer knows exactly what he/she is doing for the money you are paying. Requiring some type of email invoice and/or requiring your freelancer to invoice you from PayPal with the exact services being performed in the "Message" area are both good ideas. Also - It's a very good idea that you establish some sort of relationship via Instant Message chats or skype (or even phone if your freelancer does phone consultation) --- This is good because there is a relationship established - Someone willing to chat you up on all aspects of the job is likely someone who will perform the job to your standard requirement
05-17-2009, 09:36 PM
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