LesFlamands Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 We get a lot of enquiries that have obviously been sent to a number of other owners. They usually ask if the property is available for the dates they want and for confirmation of the price. As both the availability and price are clearly stated in the advertisement we assume 'confirmation' is the same as asking for a discount. We never offer a discount and never hear from these enquirers again so we assume they've gone for the best price/discount offered - is it you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 No! not us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have done deals with people wanting an extra clean in the middle of a two week stay, not an unreasonable request. I guess if I was desperate to fill a void, I would consider a discount but as the OP suggests people asking for one are unlikely to come back to book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suandpete Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Not us either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Nope!Panic'd a few years back and did, those people never stop asking for something else +,+,+,+,+. Also take careful note of the 5+ questions and they are going to be trouble, as stated on this very forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesFlamands Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 [quote user="Théière"]Panic'd a few years back and did, those people never stop asking for something else +,+,+,+,+. [/quote]Same experience - we offered a discount a few years ago to fill a sticky week, guests from hell so never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twizzle Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 [quote user="LesFlamands"] We get a lot of enquiries that have obviously been sent to a number of other owners. They usually ask if the property is available for the dates they want and for confirmation of the price. As both the availability and price are clearly stated in the advertisement we assume 'confirmation' is the same as asking for a discount. We never offer a discount and never hear from these enquirers again so we assume they've gone for the best price/discount offered - is it you?[/quote]Nope! Think a lot of us have given a discount at some time a few have turned into guest's from hell. We also get enquiries asking for our rate, which is clearly on our www they do want a discount I have found. We say to them; sorry no discount at this time come back two weeks prior to their holiday and if we have availability they will receive a late deal. They don't come back and we fill the slot with a full paying enquirer no problem. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hi ok We do those who ask get .....bird in the hand thingy Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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