The quote looks tidy, but before paying the deposit I want to understand whether overtime and music permits are not explained and what questions we should ask.
Most useful answer
Sofia · DJ / Music
The community suggested asking for an included/excluded version of the DJ and basic lights quote, with time limits and the unclear point on overtime and music permits are not explained. The goal was to close the vague parts before signing.
Community answers
The community suggested asking for an included/excluded version of the DJ and basic lights quote, with time limits and the unclear point on overtime and music permits are not explained. The goal was to close the vague parts before signing.
17 useful ? 5 not useful
I would ask first for number of sound points, setup time, lights, microphone, overtime and SIAE/music-permit handling. The image and the case suggest music is part atmosphere and part logistics, so write both into the quote. In this thread, "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late" is the line I would use so the supplier understands the problem quickly.
10 useful ? 6 not useful
Thank you, this changed how I read the quote. I am now asking for gear, lights, permits, timing and overtime in writing before deciding. In this thread, "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late" is the line I would use so the supplier understands the problem quickly.
12 useful ? 4 not useful
Ask who will physically be there on the event day in Milan, Lombardy. The person selling the service is not always the person solving problems on site. I would keep this question open until the supplier replies in writing, because the small unclear line is usually the expensive one. This is my check 1 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
19 useful ? 1 not useful
For music, ask about equipment, microphone, lights, setup time, end time and music permits. A DJ is not comparable only by playlist. For this specific thread, I would write "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late" at the top of the supplier recap so everyone answers the same case. This is my check 2 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
15 useful ? 1 not useful
Clarify breaks, technical backup and overtime after midnight. These are small details only until the party keeps going. Because the event is in Milan, Lombardy, I would also ask who is reachable on the day, not only who sends the quote. This is my check 3 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
15 useful ? 2 not useful
With a live band, separate live sets, DJ backup and empty moments. A higher quote may include real continuity. With EUR 900, the useful comparison is the calm one: same hours, same guests, same responsibilities. This is my check 4 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
4 useful ? 3 not useful
I would ask for a simple included/excluded table with VAT, time limits and cancellation terms. With EUR 900, the quote should be readable without chasing calls. I would keep this question open until the supplier replies in writing, because the small unclear line is usually the expensive one. This is my check 5 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
9 useful ? 3 not useful
Compare only quotes with the same guest count and the same service hours. If one supplier counts five hours and another counts eight, the total is not really comparable. For this specific thread, I would write "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late" at the top of the supplier recap so everyone answers the same case. This is my check 6 for "The DJ quote says five hours, but who pays if the party runs late", so the replies stay on the real case rather than a generic Italy event.
7 useful ? 1 not useful
Case context
