There are certain things to keep in mind when looking for a mobile disc jockey or mobile disc jockey service

The most important one to keep in mind is that you have to have a good feeling from the very beginning. Be sure to ask plenty of questions when planning that special day. You should readily discern an enthusiasm level from the prospective mobile disc jockey which equals or exceeds yours!

Here are a few consumer tips

A contract (or lack thereof)
The yellow penalty flag should go down on this one. Be suspicious if there is no reference to one or there is a reticence to sign. Is the service you are contemplating a viable business? The contract is crucial in that it articulates the legal terms and conditions of your relationship with the prospective mobile disc jockey. It should state the time and place, payment schedule, extenuating circumstances, and other related determinants which will directly impact your event. Ample time should be allocated in reviewing and understanding this important instrument.

Copyright Stipulations
Any stipulation in the contract which calls for picture/video recording as the property of the mobile disc jockey. They will be used for promotional purposes later down the road. Think twice before permitting photographic images of your special occasion to appear in a brochure or on the web.

Packages and Discount Services
Many mobile disc jockeys and mobile disc jockey services promote packages. They can range from a basic sound system and music (with no announcing) to a cavalcade of disc jockeys and assistants, purported better equipment, lights, party favors, bubble machines and the like. Naturally, packages becomes progressively expensive. Assuredly, the level of expertise of the mobile disc jockey assigned to your job will be in direct proportion to package you purchase. Evaluate your unique needs and what your budget dictates. Be Leary of online discounts, coupons and the pressure to sign on the dotted line quickly. Unless you are in a bind, time is your best friend.

Hidden Fees
Be mindful of extra fees which have a way of inflating the aggregate cost of the mobile disc jockey you plan to hire. The contract should set forth all of those terms in the final cost. Travel expenses, set up and break down time charges and the like are usually a clear indication that the mobile disc jockey or service is physically too far from your venue, and is attempting to recoup those outlays. Look for someone closer to your locale if you suspect you are getting hit with these extras.

Contractual Language / Payment for Services
Some contractual language mandates prepayment in full in advance. In some instances, that time period can be significant. Event cancellations are a nightmare for mobile disc jockeys, especially during the busy times of the year. Hence, the temptation to collect in full. As an educated consumer, you never make it a practice to make a final payment for any good or service in advance prior to completion. Why? Because by doing so, you have assigned your economic leverage in the unlikely event a problem arises. Although it is acceptable for a mobile disc jockey or service to seek a reasonable retainer to hold the day in good faith, prepayment in full is almost always a bad idea.

Another Tip
Tipping and feeding the mobile disc jockey. Both are benevolent gestures extended by the client for a job well done. The presumption exists that the person performing at your event has been paid well for services rendered, and as such, neither will be forthcoming. Therefore, there is no implied or expressed expectation that the mobile disc jockey will be fed or tipped. A kind word or a referral to a prospective client is the ultimate compliment.