[Bill Musarra]

Not to throw water(or fire) on this little discussion, but I was under the impression that all the manufacturers required a deposit of some sort, and that the more established ones required one of sufficient size as to not get stiffed. Granted there are enough in line at most, that it could be shifted to another. As I recall talking to Joseph about his, that is how he got his early, some guy didn't like the paint scheme and declined the car, so they passed it on to him. Now I don't know if he had a deposit down for it, or maybe he paid for it at the time of delivery due to the events falling in place as they did. This discussion doesn't affect me one way or the other, as I have mine, bought from an individual, unfinished, and still required a down payment or deposit, and remainder in escrow. So i guess its six or half a dozen or the other. I for one would be curious as to which manufacturer(s) don't require a deposit.

Bill