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During my interviews with vendors, I've requested sample contract to look-over.  Many of them in my area (Upstate New York) are hesitant to show me or send me one (either over email or in the mail).  I know that they are not required to do so, but I believe it is a best practice. 

I’ve requested information from various vendors in the DC-area (for legitimate reasons, we’re thinking of having the photographer/videographer from DC go to New York for the wedding).  When I request information on pricing, etc. the majority of these vendors send over a sample contract along with their prices (without my request).

I’m just wondering how are fellow Bee’s experiences.  Do you even ask for a sample contract before contracting their services?  If you do, do vendors hand it over pretty freely? 

Thanks everyone.

FYI: I'm planning the wedding from a distance so I've been planning/speaking to vendors over the phone so it's not like I can read the sample contract during an on-site interview.

Yes, that does answer the question.  However, being an investigator and working in the field of law, I know that if I were to change the contract and sign it -- and the vendor saw that and could prove that the contact he sent was different (via the email he initially sent) then that would constitute misrepresentation (which is FRAUD) on the part of the bride/groom. 

But I do understand that thought (which is why I mentioned that I'm not able to review the contract face-to-face).

Thanks.