McComas_Glenn wrote:
>
> Reading your response to Bart --
>
> Did you pay a large percentage deposit to place your order?  If so, were the
> funds placed in escrow?

Glenn:

Yes and no, respectively. I just sent him a check for half the total. He
sent me back a receipt. Kept it as simple as possible. My 'gut' feeling
said 'go for it' so I did. Most of my life has been SOP and it's gotten
me this far with no major problems. But that's me. Everybody has
different past experiences that require them to make their own decisions
in their own way. Most of my paranoia got flushed out in the '70s (not
that a little paranoia isn't a survival instinct).
>
> I'm a bit uncomfortable about paying a large deposit six weeks in advance,
> without somehow checking references, integrity, etc.  Thanks for your
> thoughts on this.

See above. The hard part (for me) is the six week wait. I already know
of three other people who have placed orders when I did (two right here
in 'my' Portland [as opposed to 'that other' Portland] neighborhood).

Good luck, hope this helped,

Arlen