That's true . . . . but i've already talked to him and he's basically taken my money and I have nothing to show for it. I've already talked to paypal and my bank and there's nothin…

You could always just try soliciting work in this forum. You might still have the trust-issues, but at least you can gather from the kind of posts they have what kind of character …

Quote: Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - Oh, and if anyone wants 50% up front, you should be suspicious. Why? That's standard practice in the freelance design world.

This forum is a fantastic place with a lot of good people who take time to help you figure out your problems and literally get nothing in return other than the satisfaction of know…

Quote: Originally Posted by - - e r i k - - You could always just try soliciting work in this forum. You might still have the trust-issues, but at least you can gather from the …

I ask for a third before beginning another third once layouts have been made and the last third on delivery of all files. I think some advance in general is standard practice.

I take 50/50. My clients don't mind, because they've seen my work online, or offline. Everything's there; they have no reason not to trust me.

50/50 shares the risk - which is not only on the customer's side. There are a lot of scamming "developers" out there... and a lot of deadbeat customers.

How did he take your money? Did you do it with a credit card of any kind? Call the credit card company and charge it back, if you paid by check, call your bank and tell them that y…

Quote: Originally Posted by inkhead call your bank and tell them that you never authorized that check, and you want to change your account, they will give you the money back and…

I have a black iPod video, and it is an absolutely beautiful piece of equipment. The only problem is, to keep it nice, you have to keep it protected. Who can show me the best si…

I would like to hear about this since the options at my country's Apple Store are very limited.

Why silicone or metal? I'm all about these, if they ever ship the damn things. They have moved the ship date back multiple times. Until that arrives I ordered this. Not as nice,…

I have seen the Speck product before, but was concerned about the shipping. Apparently, that is an issue. Now, on the second item you listed, I like that one a lot. Is the neck …

Quote: Originally Posted by Heavy Fluid ... Now, on the second item you listed, I like that one a lot. Is the neck lanyard removable? Not too sure ... yet. Mine was suppo…

I have been looking everywhere and since I am a new member here I figured I would ask you all. My brother is quite the trendy individual and I want to get him an ipod video 30GB c…

Even though the new iPod has been out now for a little bit, companies are still having to change their manufacturing processes to adapt to the new iPod's changes. While not signiff…

Quote: Originally Posted by Heavy Fluid ...Now, on the second item you listed, I like that one a lot. Is the neck lanyard removable? It showed up about 20 minutes ago. Fir…

Quote: Originally Posted by Heavy Fluid I have a black iPod video, and it is an absolutely beautiful piece of equipment. The only problem is, to keep it nice, you have to keep …

I just got my iSkin from the UPS guy and put it on . . . it seems like it's a pretty good case so far . . . . i just notieced that ilounge.com did a review on it . . . good luck!

I have the PDair aluminium case in silver for my white iPod video. I've always had Armour cases and they're fantastic. This is even better because you don't need to open anything t…

I like my Agent 18 case. Well designed. Tight fitting. Protects well. It doesn't protect the screen or the wheel though. I use some 3M protective film for that.

For those of you who haven't been to our web site, please checkout the cases and covers at www.ididdy.com or visit our booth at Macworld. We have covers and cases for many differen…

http://www.xtrememac.com sweet ass clear hard case.

Quote: Originally Posted by ididdy For those of you who haven't been to our web site, please checkout the cases and covers at www.ididdy.com or visit our booth at Macworld. We h…