anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out

[sunlover]

Thanks Steve..

Glad there are some helpfull people on here...

Carole

[brianthegardener]

believe me a "bank transfer" IS NOT FOOL PROOF... i can vouch for that ... 3 months and a lot of visits to the bank here in Turkiye and by my brother- in - law in the UK to sort the transfer out. very far from "fool proof option "... go with BM06 offer to bring your transfer out here  ))

[Jacqui Harvey]

quote:Originally posted by brianthegardener

believe me a "bank transfer" IS NOT FOOL PROOF... i can vouch for that ... 3 months and a lot of visits to the bank here in Turkiye and by my brother- in - law in the UK to sort the transfer out. very far from "fool proof option "... go with BM06 offer to bring your transfer out here  ))

I have been using Bank transfers for many years without problems, these transfers including sending money to Turkey.   I suppose there may be mistakes occasionally, however, taking everything into account which would I prefer to do?  1.  Transfer my money using my Bank. 2. Advertise on an internet forum for a random member to take my money for me?
This is a no brainer.

Regarding payment I am quite surprised that a holiday rental business cannot give Bank Account details or does not have a credit card facililty.   It might be better to use one of the Internet Agencies that advertise this business and pay through them.   However, I think I would find another place that does offer it's Customers a selection of payment methods.

[Highlander]

quote: 2. Advertise on an internet forum for a random member to take my money for me? This is a no brainer.

However, I think I would find another place that does offer it's Customers a selection of payment methods.

2. That's a tad disingenuous to BM06 Jacqui if you don't mind me saying so. Had I been going over I would have gladly taken the deposit.

If Ten Apartments meet all of sunlovers other criteria, it would surely be a pity to have to go somewhere else because of  a payment method.

[Jacqui Harvey]

O.K. This guy is as honest as the day is long, as you are too H and I am not disputing that matter.  Sunlover was asking if "anyone was going out" so in fact, she was willing to let anyone she does not know meet up with her and take her money.   I would say this is a risky thing to do.  She admitted this herself in so many words.

I also run a business which I am sure I would not have run for 20 years if I told customers I would only accept one method of payment, a method that they did not care to use.  I am sure they would vote with there feet and go elsewhere and find someone who gave good Customer service.

I am sorry, but I never heard of a business that tells customers they only use Western Union.   Every business has a Bank Account and should be willing to accommodate their Customers.

[loz]

quote:Originally posted by Jacqui Harvey

   Every business has a Bank Account and should be willing to accommodate their Customers.

Welcome to the world of Turkish business. never assume it is what you are used to in the UK.

[Jacqui Harvey]

Yes, I am familiar with Turkey, it's not a third world country.  
All the businesses we have choosen to do business with have Bank Accounts.
In fact, even our last Gardener a one man business, had one.

[Chinook]

The question was not about whether they had bank accounts or not but the method of transmittal to that account as Sunlover was reluctant to use the receivers preferred method Western Union, presumbably because of the amount of charges incurred relative to the small amount money involved.

Mind

quote:Glad there are some helpfull people on here...

is probably not the  best phrase to use after seeking advice