At least he's stopped using the size 36 font. Now if he'd use black instead of green, I'd start reading his posts.
Just sayin
Have Deposits, Not Curtailed, The Epidemic Phony Bookings In Greater Vancouver ?
- Thread starter Mr Quim
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I won't pay a deposit either, I like my privacy plus I have to much to lose if i run into a scammer, who decides to do something stupid like blackmail or try to get on my facebook page. it's just not worth the risk to me. I also understand I might miss out on meeting a really good lady, but it's just not worth the chance for that one bad SP. I own my own business, so I do understand the frustration of a no show. I take the time out of my day to research the part they need, set up the appointment, bring in the part, and on the day they don't show up because they got it for $5 cheaper down the street. Plus they don't even have the courtesy to let me know or even cancel the appointment so I could have given that time slot to another customer. so I truly understand, however: as a business man, I understand that it's part of doing business.
There are other ways to pay a deposit than just e-transfer. You can go to the gas station and buy a visa gift card and send the lady the numbers to use it; or many providers accept credit cards (I do) so all I have to do is send you an invoice by email from square (that handles the merchant payments) and you pay with any credit card you want; including one you bought at a gas station or wal mart. I never see your credit card details. Your email is sent a receipt from e.andrews Consulting or you can choose no receipt... but if you have a private email just for pooning (which I recommend) then you dont need to worry about who might see the receipt.
The transaction history for my clients shows up as e.andrews Consulting but again if this is a visa gift card who cares what the transaction history says?
The transaction history for my clients shows up as e.andrews Consulting but again if this is a visa gift card who cares what the transaction history says?
^^This is how deposits can be paid anonymously. For the "I only pay cash" guys the physical card bought from the store with your cash is your best option.You can send it online using a fake name - it's totally anonymous, the lady does not see any of your personal information.
If that doesn't feel discreet enough for you, you can also buy an amazon gift card (with cash) at almost any store, then just send a pic of the code to the SP in question
I fully agree with you. Thing is also, just because a customer chooses your business at a higher price (rather than your competition at a lower price) doesn't mean he's going to be a good customer either.A consumer may pay slightly more for what you offer, but expect way more out of you. Similarly a pooner who has sent an etransfer where his full name is revealed may think that he's entitled to know personal details about an SP.There are certain questions that a pooner and SP shouldn't ask each other the first couple of times at least... but yes I get that whole thing I'd hate to have an SP find me on facebook, where it may even turn out we have mutual friends, or her knowing full details of my current employment as well as my overall employment history... etc
I never knew that amazon enabled buyers for such an option. Good to know. Thanks!You can send it online using a fake name - it's totally anonymous, the lady does not see any of your personal information.
If that doesn't feel discreet enough for you, you can also buy an amazon gift card (with cash) at almost any store, then just send a pic of the code to the SP in question
I'm sure many guys tend to associate deposit requests with scammers. And a lot of the time they are scammers. Send money to strangers? Stupid. Send it electronically? Stupider.
If a provider provides a great experience and has a stable of reliable, repeat customers, why would she need to ask them for deposits and put their privacy at risk?
If a provider provides a great experience and has a stable of reliable, repeat customers, why would she need to ask them for deposits and put their privacy at risk?
I think the providers expect this from first timers as a way to keep away flakes who cancel or do no shows.
Yes, and it's a very effective method. Having a deposit policy does cut down on the quantity of new clients booking, but the majority of the ones that pay show for their sessions. And it keeps the schedule open for regulars as well. Nothing more frustrating than turning down established clients for what turns out to be flake/fake appointments.
I booked a table at a very well renowned restaurant using their online booking form. They asked for my credit card details when I booked and have a strong policy of charging my card 500 per guests on the booking if you don't show up. Is it a scam? No.
Would have I been confortable giving my credit card details if it was a random restaurant that opened last week? No.
It's 100% the same with SP. If you make your due diligence before booking, it's very unlikely you'll be scammed.
