I have a potential customer that wants to purchase a male spider and female pastel hatchlings from me. We originally planned on me shipping them to her, since she lives about 4 1/2 hours from me, but now she wants me to hold them till the Hamburg show, which is October 20. I am willing to hold them, but I feel I should ask for atleast a non refundable deposit, as that is over a month away. Plus she told me from the get-go she was most likely NOT going to this show.
I have never asked for a deposit before, so if the experienced breeders can give me some input, I'd really appreciate it. How much should I ask for and what if she comes back to me and says she no longer wants to purchase them? How long should I give her to change her mind for the deposit to be non refundable, or should it be non refundable once she gives it to me? Thanks so much for the help!
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