What is the difference between a custom-order deposit and full advance payment?
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A deposit is part-payment under agreed terms; full advance payment settles the price before delivery and may leave less unpaid leverage.
Ask when the balance becomes due, what starts production and how cancellation, delay or failed delivery will be handled. Record the item specification and payment recipient, and obtain a receipt for each amount. Neither payment label guarantees a refund or protects against an unreliable seller. Compare the whole arrangement and use proportionate caution before committing substantial wedding funds.
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