Verbal acceptance subject to contract

[BHicks]

Hi,

I've recently been offered a gig which I verbally accepted subject to contract. Currently I'm in the "supply us with everything you have that that's even partially relevant" phase which is driving me slightly nuts but que sera.

My question is, given that as yet the contract hasn't been issued/signed and my acceptance was stated as "subject to contract" is there anything to stop me from going back to them on the rate as I've been offered a gig at a higher rate elsewhere?

Any and all comments welcome.

[pmeswani]

Hi,

I've recently been offered a gig which I verbally accepted subject to contract. Currently I'm in the "supply us with everything you have that that's even partially relevant" phase which is driving me slightly nuts but que sera.

My question is, given that as yet the contract hasn't been issued/signed and my acceptance was stated as "subject to contract" is there anything to stop me from going back to them on the rate as I've been offered a gig at a higher rate elsewhere?

Any and all comments welcome.

Nothing stopping you from jumping on one leg and singing God Save the Queen and asking for a higher rate. Knock yourself out. Whether you will get a higher rate or not, is between you and the agent. But be prepared to be canned before the contract is being issued for being too expensive compared to the next candidate.

[BigTime]

Ignore any further communication from this agent and take the other contract.

[BrilloPad]

Ignore any further communication from this agent and take the other contract.

+1. Ditch client 1 and give reason as messing about on paperwork. Else it makes you look mercenary.

[nomadd]

Hi,

I've recently been offered a gig which I verbally accepted subject to contract. Currently I'm in the "supply us with everything you have that that's even partially relevant" phase which is driving me slightly nuts but que sera.

My question is, given that as yet the contract hasn't been issued/signed and my acceptance was stated as "subject to contract" is there anything to stop me from going back to them on the rate as I've been offered a gig at a higher rate elsewhere?

Any and all comments welcome.

Depends on the roles and which want you really want to do.

Let's face it, clients/agents always try it on these days, so why not. Don't be silly about it, though. Just remain professional and state that you've been offered an alternative role at a higher rate elsewhere. Expect the agent to cry like a baby and the client to tell you to sod off, but hey, that's the nature of contracting these days. Just make sure gig number 2 is really in the bag first.

[Scoobos]

just make sure you have a "Signed" contract (by the other party) before you start trying to play 1 off against the other.

Otherwise, take the highest paid contract and ignore the agent, as per others.

[Robinho]

just make sure you have a "Signed" contract (by the other party) before you start trying to play 1 off against the other.

Otherwise, take the highest paid contract and ignore the agent, as per others.

How can you play one off the other if you've signed one?

[BrilloPad]

How can you play one off the other if you've signed one?

The chances of being sued are very small.

[TheFaQQer]

is there anything to stop me from going back to them on the rate as I've been offered a gig at a higher rate elsewhere?

Ask yourself whether the other contract is likely to come off or not - karma says that you ditch this one to jump to another because it pays more, and then it gets canned and you end up with nothing.

If there's not much in it, I'd stick with the one you've got, but point out to the agency that you have other options and will be taking them if nothing moves quickly.

[Scoobos]

How can you play one off the other if you've signed one?

I meant signed by them, not the OP.

When i get contracts they are only awaiting my signature, not theirs.