i've ben in this biz for nearly 20 years, and never have i not been paid, i did lose a 200 dollar retainer about 15 years ago, but i kept their meter so I figure even, the reason people stay in this biz is because when your working and making money its good money, to punch a clock is out of the question, and what other job can you make this kinda money with no education or real training, just my thought. peace