The dude wrote:
Probably the entire $1,000 upfront..
How much money is the actual staking actually worth?

Caesar Romano wrote:
On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:04:00 -0500, The dude
wrote Re Putting up fence - Do I
need a boundry survey?:

The $1000 quote that I have is from a Pro in the area...
But, he will provide a mortage survey for now, then later when his
schedule lightens up he will come out and mark the property - after I
move in.

Unless some other pro comes in better, that is probably the route I
will take.

Are you going to pay the full $1000 now or part now and the rest after
he comes out and marks the property?

Suppose his schedule never "lightens up". He's got your grand - what's
his incentive to come back?

Yeah, I know, his reputation, his good word, yada yada. If you trust him
go for it, but it could be risky.