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Here's one for you.
Say you organise a weekend trip, hardboat diving somewhere like the sound of Mull or the Farnes. Everyone pays a deposit several months in advance. How late is it acceptable for someone to drop out, with no specific reason, before the expedition date, without having to pay the full amount?
Your opinions please.
In fact, I'll make a quick poll.
they should not be allowed to have "no specific reason".
You must interogate them profusely until the truth rears it's ugly head.
& then, & only then should you take all the money for the trip & laugh whole heartedly along with the others while you head to jimmys bar with the cash.
Unless their arm gets chopped off or something i think that they should pay up or find a replacement person!
Its not fair on the other divers on the trip and its really crap for the organiser otherwise.
Boo hiss to all you trip drop outs! :mad:
bubblemaker
10-05-06, 01:09
I think they should require a death certificate if they want to drop out... and even then they should still have to pay..
alexmaclennan
11-05-06, 00:10
I've got 10 people - half of whom I do not know - from all around the country and Belgium signed up for a week's liveaboard in the Maldives in September..... but I'm sure or (should be) hope none of them will bail. If they say.......they pay.
Alex
Alex,
I suggest you get the money up front for your Maldives trip ASAP ...
Doubtless you've a few more quid at stake than my paltry wee jaunt to the Farnes ... :rolleyes:
Now there's a thought ... Farnes or Maldives ...
Helen and I are actually planning a trip to the Maldives around Christmas time. When are you going? Maybe you can give us some feedback after your trip.
Cheers
I have organised trips before and have been left to make up the difference out of my own pocket. However, I now stipulate that cancelations must be a minimum of 1 month before the trip and a valid reason given, or they pay full whack, unless they can fill their space. Handy hint, I always add extra to the cost of the trip, because it is easier to hand money back than to get extra money from divers.;)
dive granny
14-05-06, 23:38
unless they are hospitalised or seriously ill or unexpected work commitmants crop up then they should pay in full. why should organiser or other members pay.
unless they are hospitalised or seriously ill or unexpected work commitmants crop up then they should pay in full. why should organiser or other members pay.
I think if u say u r going u agree to pay if u cant go its up to u to get someone to take your place or pay up even if your dieing in hospital.
I'm all heart :) :)
alexmaclennan
15-05-06, 21:10
Gord, Going end of September for one week on MV Sea Spirit booked with Maldives Scuba Tours. :D. Though I have organised the trip, everyone has paid thier £250 deposit and I believe will be directly responsible to the company for the remainder of their bill. Alex
Gord, Going end of September for one week on MV Sea Spirit booked with Maldives Scuba Tours. :D. Though I have organised the trip, everyone has paid thier £250 deposit and I believe will be directly responsible to the company for the remainder of their bill. Alex
Sounds fantastic, Alex.
Let us know how you get on. I want to go to the Maldives at the end of the year, and I want to make sure we get to teh best sites etc.
Ding has also been there recently. We should change his name to Judith bleedin Chalmers!!
I've got 10 people - half of whom I do not know - from all around the country and Belgium signed up for a week's liveaboard in the Maldives in September..... but I'm sure or (should be) hope none of them will bail. If they say.......they pay.
Alex
if you pass the deposit money to the travel agent the deal is then with the travel agent and no longer your problem.
I think if u say u r going u agree to pay if u cant go its up to u to get someone to take your place or pay up even if your dieing in hospital.
I'm all heart :) :)
you sure are, and i agree with you
you sure are, and i agree with you
Yep its a verbal contract
You are only as good as your word :o :o :o