For what it's worth, as an individual who buys things from time to time, I feel it is very appropriate for a call maker (or any vendor) to wait until payment is received before shipping, unless of course you already know and trust the individual.
I would never be upset with a callmaker if he/she tells me they would not ship until payment is received. I just thought my opinion might help the callmakers have confidence to wait for payment before sending the product - I don't think any honest buyer would question that.
I feel bad for any craftsmen who got burned for trusting a stanger. I hope the thief gets caught.
