What is ‘Spec?’
“Spec” means requests like "do something now and show me" or "Do a quick concept first" In other words, Spec is any work requested by which no fair and reasonable fee has been agreed upon.

And the problem is...what?
Well for starters specing requires us designers and developers to invest time, resources brain power and creative juices, all with no forthcoming guarantee of payment.

Shouldn't a client to “try before they buy?”
Maybe so. But look deeper and you will see realize that professional graphic design and web development is about creating custom solutions, not cookie-cutter concepts. Further more, if you have taken the time to put together a body of work or your portfolio, then that should speak for itself along with client references.

A designer's or developers “process” is more than simply banging away at a keyboard or click clicking a mouse. It’s more about understanding the nature of a design, the communication challenge and then using one’s brain to find the appropriate and effective solution.