Custom Hats with ALL profits going towards building a school in Haiti!

I'm just curious of what everyone's expectations are regarding which is sent first. On the other forum sites I buy/sell from, it is almost always expected that one receives the payment then the item is shipped. When I presented that expectation to my first potential buyer, that apparently turned me into a scammer so I would like to know what everyone's expectations are so I can try to follow these expectations if I have anymore sales.
Thank you in advance to any responses

 

uh it should always be payment first then the item is shipped.

thats exactly how it works with "real" companies as well.

if that other person instantly thought you were a scammer, they don't live in the real world lol.

 

Always have the customer pay first, then you ship your item.

 

Made this tam for a girl on here but she backed out of the deal so I would like to sell it for 15 plus shipping.

 

I can now make fingerless/hobo gloves for between $10-$15 a pair. Here's a pic of one I made today


And, also, a hat I just finished for a friend

 

I can now make hemp necklaces/bracelets. I made the one in this post for my girlfriend and made the dolphin out of copper wire. If anyone is interested, I could, at least, attempt to make whatever they wanted as long as I can find some more copper wire. Also, I should have some sea shells in about a month that I could pout on.

 

that dolphins intense in a good way