Selling/buying a puppy is a legal transaction..a contract, and it is always best to have contracts in writing. There is nothing wrong with requiring a deposit and having a written policy or contract regarding a deposit outlining under what circumstances a deposit will be refunded, etc. This can all be done easily by fax or email when there is distance involved. For the protection of buyer and seller in a long distance sale I would recommmend a Puppy Escrow. As much as we want to trust people we are all adults here and know that this is not possible. |