deposits for advanced booking?

On one hand, this closely resembles a "I need to take the money to the car" cash and dash. On the other, just how is this person supposed to get the deposit to you without you giving up some private info or meeting them to accept it?

This is a bad idea for all parties involved.

On the other, just how is this person supposed to get the deposit to you without you giving up some private info or meeting them to accept it?

Well, you go to CVS, buy some green money card for a certain amount, scratch off the ID# and give it to the provider, they take that number and put the balance on their prepaid debit card. Just saying. I've never done this but I think that is the safest way to conduct intrastate banking.

Do whatever you want. The market will decide if it's a good idea or not.

Am I wrong for asking for a 50.00 deposit for a date with more than a week in advanced notice? Originally Posted by millydinero

Do what works for you but unless this guy has had a flaky history/past with you (or you find he does with other ladies) or unless he's trying to book something 3hrs or longer I wouldn't ask.

knowing about an appointment a week out seems to be a benefit to you in getting your schedule known in advance. Does not seem to be something you would change your normal business practices for.

Require a confirmation at least 24 hours in advance.

Hobbyists will probably be more amenable to this when providers start posting bonds to pay hobbyists for NCNS.