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Calis Beach Forum => Calis Beach Questions and Information => Topic started by: sunlover on December 28, 2010, 17:42:10 PM

Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: sunlover on December 28, 2010, 17:42:10 PM
Hi,

Is there anyone who is willing to get a deposit to Nesrin at Ten apartments to her for us ?  i understand i need to be carefull doing this, but have had some genuine help before by people on here and am hoping for this again, if anyone is willing to help please PM me and i will get in touch.

many thanks,

longlegs
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on December 29, 2010, 08:49:30 AM
Why don't you get the person's Bank Account details and pay it directly from your bank in the U.K. to their's in Turkey?  It will cost about £10.00 for the transfer and is very safe.
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: BM06 on December 29, 2010, 10:25:33 AM
Where are you in Essex? I am going back on the 4th of January and I am in Essex at the moment, if I can help your most welcome. ;)
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Baznshir on December 29, 2010, 13:28:45 PM
I think that Jaqui's idea is a fool proof option.
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Chinook on December 29, 2010, 14:20:55 PM
quote:
I think that Jaqui's idea is a fool proof option.


Agree, but it does create an audit trail. ;)
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: sunlover on December 29, 2010, 15:51:47 PM
Hi BMO6,

We are in Colchester, but are travelling to Chelmsford tomorrow for car business, does that help or is ir near you???

sunlover
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: sunlover on December 29, 2010, 15:53:58 PM
I agree Jacqui,s is a foolproof option but Nesrin wants us to use western Union bank and i am  not keen on using them, she has no other bank details to give us so we cant to a usual transfer...

sunlover
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: BM06 on December 29, 2010, 15:59:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Baznshir

I think that Jaqui's idea is a fool proof option.

I am assuming its a holiday deposit, not a deposit for a home[?]
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: sunlover on December 29, 2010, 16:02:51 PM
Yes it,s only £95.00 cash needs taking out !!!!
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: BM06 on December 29, 2010, 16:08:32 PM
LOL I have PM:d  you with a number:D:D ;)
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: sunlover on December 29, 2010, 16:29:56 PM
Thanks Steve..

Glad there are some helpfull people on here...

Carole
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: brianthegardener on December 29, 2010, 18:05:24 PM
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  :)))
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on December 30, 2010, 08:55:24 AM
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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. :o

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. ;)
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Highlander on December 30, 2010, 11:30:27 AM
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2. Advertise on an internet forum for a random member to take my money for me? This is a no brainer. :o

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.
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on December 30, 2010, 11:53:12 AM
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.
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: loz on December 30, 2010, 12:19:13 PM
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.
Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Jacqui Harvey on December 30, 2010, 12:53:26 PM
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.





Title: anyone travelling soon to take a deposit out
Post by: Chinook on December 30, 2010, 13:38:50 PM
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 :(