I would spend a proportionate amount of time looking into the firm and talk to past customers (where possible) before putting money anywhere, regardless of wher

I would spend a proportionate amount of time looking into the firm and talk to past customers (where possible) before putting money anywhere, regardless of where they are located. Plenty of legal loopholes for domestic firms to deliver a less than desirable product and run away with the fees. I too will say that all of the Eastern Block developers I have worked with, both on site and remotely have been excellent.