| For some events, paying a DJ can be a complicated | | | | amount upfront, that is your decisions, but it is quite |
| process. Some DJs prefer cash; others are okay with | | | | sketchy for the DJ to be asking for payment without |
| personal checks. In certain cases, a DJ may be able to | | | | having provided services yet. |
| accept credit or debit cards. Sometimes terms of | | | | Be sure that the payment information is outlined in your |
| payment can be unclear. It's very important that you | | | | contract. If you sign a contract, you should be aware |
| understand the terms of payment and the potential | | | | of what you're agreeing to. Some DJs can be sneaky |
| risks involved with each form of payment. Fraud does | | | | and include hidden fees that you were not aware of |
| exist in the DJ industry like in all other sectors, so being | | | | and expect payment at the time of the event. |
| alert and aware of your money at all times is crucial. | | | | Understanding the payment terms before signing the |
| First and foremost, make sure you receive a receipt | | | | contract allows you to address any concerns and |
| for any and all payments you make to the disc jockey. | | | | back out of the agreement before it's too late. You |
| Payments made by personal check or credit/debit | | | | don't want to have to worry about unreasonable |
| cards can be traced, but cash and money order | | | | terms during your wedding. You should be able to |
| payments are nearly impossible to trace. Obtaining a | | | | enjoy your wedding without any of these concerns. |
| certified receipt from your disc jockey ensures that | | | | Ultimately, choosing a DJ that supports the payment |
| you won't be double-billed and that he has been paid | | | | method your most comfortable with is extremely |
| for the services you are expecting. | | | | importable. A cash deposit is usually reasonable as it |
| Some DJs may demand cash upfront. Many do this to | | | | prevents the DJ from being liable for a bounced check |
| avoid paying fees to the IRS. This under the table | | | | and it ensures the DJ that you'll hold up your end of |
| payment system may seem okay and reasonable, but | | | | the bargain; however, final payment does not need to |
| it is against the law for any individual to collect income | | | | be in cash, and it is usually safer to avoid cash |
| without claiming it. By paying in cash upfront, you're | | | | payments as much as possible. If and when cash |
| doing an injustice to our taxing system. In addition, | | | | payments are made, along with any other form of |
| you're putting yourself at risk by giving payment that | | | | payment, be sure to request and collect a receipt from |
| cannot be reversed in the event that the disc jockey is | | | | the DJ. Keep track of your payments and stick with |
| a fraud. Paying the disc jockey a deposit, not the full | | | | the payment terms agreed upon at the contract |
| amount, upfront after signing the contract is okay, but | | | | signing. Most DJs are safe and reliable, and usually |
| be sure to check the legitimacy of his business. It is | | | | make the payment process painless, but remain vigilant |
| never okay for a DJ to demand payment in full | | | | and be sure that you're working with a reliable and |
| upfront. If you choose to pay the disc jockey the full | | | | responsible disc jockey. |