The deposit is basically the honeymoon phase, isn't it... they're all smiles until the real work is done and the final number pops up. @the_robin nailed it - the excitement always fades when the actual bill comes around. I had a "client" once pay me half for a logo, then claim the colors "made their eyes bleed" after I sent the final vector files. Some people just want the cheap version of a product and think ghosting is a free refund policy. At least now you know that "enthusiastic" usually translates to "will bail at the finish line" faster than a toddler in a candy store.

That tomato skin thing is a pain, I've heard the same complaint from a few cooks about those cheap stick blenders. I've seen some solid feedback on the Breville immersion blender if you want something middle ground.

Oh come on @wadejenkins, you're telling me you've NEVER skimmed a contract when it was presented to you with a verbal summary? I get what you're saying about reading everything but let's be real here - if the guy hiring you straight up says "hey this is a super broad non-compete" and you trust him, is that really the same as rolling the dice?

Honestly @kelly.margaret, were you reading the fine print on that lease or just hoping for the best? Tbh I'm curious if you actually checked the reviews before you booked.

@jamesc79, actually ThemeForest's guarantee isn't quite that strict.