So I had on inquiry on HA, I questioned the guest on his guest count of 2. I've had groups of 4 and 5 a few times, but never 2 in a place as big as mine. He waited 3 days to respond. It's a scam I am sure and with my no refund policy there he picked the wrong home if he's going to ask for a refund and then give me a bad check which I believe is his plan. It's for a week in November. I am curious if other hosts agree with me or have gotten inquiries like this one. On HA you are still allowed to have payment direct to you. HA collects their fee's and you are paid off site, so I guess I can see some poor host there falling for this. As a Preimer Partner you are given phone numbers and emails etc. in advance and allowed to send your address or phone number in advance of a booking. Here was his reply to me.
Thanks for your response, I have discuss with my wife and we both
interested in your property. I will be coming with my wife only and no pet.
We will like to make the full payment now, so I will be sending a check for
the full payment.
Kindly get back to me with mailing information and your cell phone number
to enable us mail the payment to you on time via USPS to deliver to you
next day.
Thanks and I will be waiting to read from you
My reply last night: XXXXX we are setup for payments through HomeAway only. You can use a credit card or PayPal or an eCheck.
No response... Not that I really expected one ;D I do actually have the ability to do all 3 of those options on my own, but I am not going to with a HA/VRBO booking. Also did any other hosts get the message from Yapstone that they will now be charging a 3% service fee on eChecks now. They use to be free and I recommended that option to pay to save me the 3%. Oh well...