Am I being unreasonable?

Posted on 10/12/2018 12:33 by eurortraveller

Moulesy, Iwouldn't dream of calling you unreasonable - that would be rude - but I would simply say the site owner is being businesslike and sensible. 

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:13 by moulesy

Absolutely up to the CL owner to ask for a substantial deposit, I agree and equally up to the customer to decide to look elsewhere, I'd have thought! 

Ironic that you're asking me to name the site, DD, given your recent refusal to do so on another thread,  but if you'd like to email me I can let you know by all means! 

Posted on 10/12/2018 16:28 by Kennine

Are you being unreasonable ------- Yes. 

As a small business , A CL owner has to ensure that he is using his business model wisely.  I see no reason to object to paying a deposit to back up your booking.  If you do turn up when you arranged,  then you will have much less to pay on arrival, only the balance.  If you decide not to go, then the CL owner can use the deposit to offset his loss of revenue.  It's good business practice.  

K 

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:46 by Cornersteady

and has lost a booking, yes extremely business sensible.

If someone like M doesn't book then I suggest a good few others would do the same

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:50 by Cornersteady

sorry, M decides not to book and that is being unreasonable?

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:53 by

Good business, he has more than 5 months to fill the void.  

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:53 by

Good business, he has more than 5 months to fill the void.  

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:56 by moulesy

You have to remember that K has not been able to use CLs since deciding to leave the club so will not necessarily have the most up to date knowledge of the general situation with regard to such sites. As such his post is just conjecture. 

Posted on 10/12/2018 18:57 by moulesy

Well you know the name now, DD so maybe you'll be able to help out on that score!