WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!! You sound like a good honest man. Keep up the good work. Boesveld@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 98-06-11 11:25:12 EDT, you write: > > I do census and other genealogical research, although not under this > screenname, and I never ask for money in advance. My rule of thumb is to > check first to see if I can even access information that will be of help > first, and then work out with the client a time line and payment amount, with > frequent updates to let them know how their money is being spent. > I have been doing it online now for 3 years, and have NEVER had a problem with > a client regarding being paid. Maybe I've been lucky, but my relationships > with my clients have all been, without exception, good ones. > I, for one, do not think that anyone should ever pay in advance, unless you > have already established a working relationship with a researcher, or have > good references from people or organizations you trust. > That's my two cents > Ron Baumhover > > ==== GenTips Mailing List ==== > Support online research! Donate to the RootsWeb Genealogical Project! See more information at: > http://www.rootsweb.com