I'm afraid you lost your deposit and your right to appear on this program again."

You lose your deposit, and you still don't have a place to live."

Now be a good little politician and fade back into the woodwork before you lose your deposit."

I lose my equipment and you lose your deposit."

If you are preparing for a major trip this year, and you are thinking about protecting yourself against losing your deposit money, or more, assume nothing.

"If you have any doubt," Mr. Mehlman said, "you should recognize that if you sign a noncontingent contract, you're at risk of losing your deposit."

If you don't show up that day, you lose your deposit and some lucky stiff who just shows up gets YOUR reservation for that day.

If there is any damage on delivery and you are considered to be at fault, you lose your deposit, Mr. Clarkin said, but you will be out no more than the $250.