Marusczyck payment question

[Sambrook]

I'm just about to pay the deposit on a custom Marusczyck, and Adrian has requested a bank transfer to his own account.
I know I'm being slightly paranoid, but is that how you other M. users have paid?
It just seems very slightly less than 'German'. I was expecting a payment webpage and all that jazz.
Any reassurance will be gratefully received...

[discreet]

I'm sure it'll be fine. If you're still worried, transfer the funds to me - they can rest in my account until needed.

[Sambrook]

What a gentleman!

[discreet]

Always happy to help a fellow Basschatter!

[Sibob]

Yup, standard for all Maruszczyk payments, including my custom.

Si

[wateroftyne]

Me too.

Use Transferwise. A doddle to set up, and far cheaper and less hassle than using your bank.

[keefbaker]

Yeah, half first into his account, second half with sofa shot.

[discreet]

[quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1461239695' post='3032759']
Yeah, half first into his account, second half with sofa shot.
[/quote]

So that's the money shot..?

[keefbaker]

That would be an accurate description, yes.

[ezbass]

Yeah, this is how it's done. Half for the work to be done, then you get the 'sofa shot' and a request for the balance. It's a bit of a pain you have to pay the transfer fee twice and the exchange rate can be worse by the time the bass is completed (although it could go the other way of course. It didn't for me ).

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1461248499' post='3032876']
It's a bit of a pain you have to pay the transfer fee twice
[/quote]

Transferwise! I paid about £2.50 a pop for each of my transfers :-)

[Sambrook]

Thanks chaps, that's the reassurance I wanted

[ezbass]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1461248887' post='3032881']
Transferwise! I paid about £2.50 a pop for each of my transfers :-)
[/quote]Boo! RBS charged me £20 altogether (well they've got to recoup their losses from somewhere I guess). However, none of this detracts from the bargain I think Adrian's basses are even with the additional charge and exchange rate fluctuations.

[SICbass]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461240266' post='3032769']


So that's the money shot..?
[/quote]

Yep, simply take it on the chin.

[discreet]

[quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1461342617' post='3033900']
Yep, simply take it on the chin.
[/quote]

One in the eye for the competition.

[tom1946]

I just paid for my bass upfront. No problems.

[ezbass]

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1461354532' post='3034050']
I just paid for my bass upfront. No problems.
[/quote]Smart move, quicker delivery too.

[SICbass]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1461343046' post='3033905']


One in the eye for the competition.
[/quote]

Hence their glazed expression?