Sad Story from One Who Trusted without Checking!

[dianeschlicht]

Any news yet today?

 

[JandD Mom]

I've been following this thread and want to know too if this has been resolved!

Thanks to the OP for posting this. For those who are worried about renting, you should take comfort in the fact that there are very few posts on DIS about people with problems renting. If you rent from someone with references, you should be fine. I would say the vast majority of people here, while you may not agree with their opinions, are honest folks!

 

[StaceySaulino]

Just to make everyone a bit more nervous, I have a renter that I believe DMKEDM is using that rented me points as well. I paid in full via Western Union yesterday (similar to DMKEDM running all around because I have no experience with Western Union), and have not yet seen a confirmation. The rese is for Oct. 27th (next Friday). It was a last minute trip. I've called the renter several times, and e-mailed, begging her to get on a three way with me to talk to Disney to no avail. I'm not saying she will not call, but I haven't heard yet and my husband is going nuts. If this trip is cancelled due to this and my kids Halloween is ruined my life is going to be painful for a bit. I'm sick over this and any help or nice posts would be great. I'm afraid the renter may have rented DMKEDM and I the same bacth of points. I only needed 82, so perhaps I'm wrong. I know - I acted stupidly. I've rented from individuals here before and all were so nice and easy to deal with. I guess this is my fault. Just can't believe someone would be dishonest in a situation like this.

 

[mikesmom]

Ohhh, man! I have no idea if this is the same person, but there is almost no way anyone could have rented you points and gotten you a ressie for the upcoming weekend. The place is pretty much sold out with a waitlist. If they rented you a confirmed reservation that's another story.

If they did rent you something legit there is no way for them to send you a confirmation letter - DVC simply doesn't have time to get the paperwork done and sent. They would have a Confirmation number immediately they can give you.

Hope things turn out for you and the OP.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Just to make everyone a bit more nervous, I have a renter that I believe DMKEDM is using that rented me points as well. I paid in full via Western Union yesterday (similar to DMKEDM running all around because I have no experience with Western Union), and have not yet seen a confirmation. The rese is for Oct. 27th (next Friday). It was a last minute trip. I've called the renter several times, and e-mailed, begging her to get on a three way with me to talk to Disney to no avail. I'm not saying she will not call, but I haven't heard yet and my husband is going nuts. If this trip is cancelled due to this and my kids Halloween is ruined my life is going to be painful for a bit. I'm sick over this and any help or nice posts would be great. I'm afraid the renter may have rented DMKEDM and I the same bacth of points. I only needed 82, so perhaps I'm wrong. I know - I acted stupidly. I've rented from individuals here before and all were so nice and easy to deal with. I guess this is my fault. Just can't believe someone would be dishonest in a situation like this.

First of all, I don't think the money wire thing would be so unusual in a situation like yours where everything has to be done quickly. There would be no printed confirmation available yet, but there WOULD be a confirmation number if she was able to get a ressie at all. Keep trying to contact her and see if you can get that confirmation number.

 

[JimMIA]

Ohhh, man! I have no idea if this is the same person

I do. It is the same person.

 

[diznyfanatic]

Oh dear. I really hope this all turns out okay for those involved, but this doesn't bode very well at all I'm afraid.

Unless this second case was already an existing confirmed reservation where all that needed done was to switch names on the ressie, I agree with mikesmom that it would have been next to impossible to get a new reservation this late.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for everyone involved that this all turns out okay.

 

[kerieric]

I just wanted to say that I believe that low post count is not necessarily a good indicator of untrustworthiness. I have read posts on these boards for many years, although I rarely post. I am too busy to post to every message to "improve" my post count. I only post when I feel VERY strongly about a subject. I have been a DVC member for almost 7 years. I have also rented my points, but do so VERY rarely. Actually until this past month, I last rented points 4 or 5 years ago. I have not had problems with renters, but would be unable to provide "references" as I can't remember who rented my points 5 years ago. I do believe that everyone on both sides of the rental issue should be cautious, but I also believe that the vast majority of people are honest. I only rent my points when I absolutely cannot use them and,so, feel as if I am providing a service to offset my maintenace fees, etc. I urge everyone to be cautious before writing off any potential "rentee/renter" based on some ridiculous and arbitrary point such as the number of, sometimes meaningless, posts.
Good luck to all.
Keri

 

[StaceySaulino]

I do have a confirmation number. It starts with a 3 and seems to be the right amount of characters long. My main issue is I haven't seen the written confirmation from Disney (which wouldn't be here yet - too soon), but that coupled with the fact that I can't get a hold of her scares me. Now I'm reading all of this on the board and just getting more and more upset. Thanks all - I'll keep you all posted.

 

[dumbo71]

I do have a confirmation number. It starts with a 3 and seems to be the right amount of characters long. My main issue is I haven't seen the written confirmation from Disney (which wouldn't be here yet - too soon), but that coupled with the fact that I can't get a hold of her scares me. Now I'm reading all of this on the board and just getting more and more upset. Thanks all - I'll keep you all posted.

I hope it all works out for you. At least you have a confirmation number (though that could be a phony). JimMIA seems to be defending this person so I wouldn't sweat it. Forgive me if I'm wrong but the renter seems a little on the flaky side rather than the fraudulent side.

Good luck to you.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i hope everything gets resolved for everyone involved!

 

[Lewisc]

It isn't clear in this thread if the person renting the points is actually the DVC owner. I can see a potential problem if the actual owner didn't know their points were being rented, thought the reservation was actually being used by the niece. Also an issue if the actual owner decides to sell their DVC interest.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=14070993&postcount=1

I suggest DIS consider a policy prohibiting people renting points that they don't own. Much more likely to present problems.

This is the ONLY time any irregularity has been reported regarding this person and they responded quickly when contacted. No board guidelines were violated and no other action is appropriate based on the information presently available.

As for others being banned for less, no one has EVER been banned from the R/T Board unless they violated site guidelines or R/T Board policies- in most cases several times after being warned. In all of those cases, the individual left the DIS no option except to remove posting privileges since they repeatedly violated board rules and policies - even after several warnings in some cases. There was a HUGE difference in this situation. My contact was merely an attempt to encourage resolution of the issue.

It's good to know of your strong feelings and support regarding banning posters for R/T Board activity.

 

[wdwstar]

I am sorry this happened to you too ! This problematic person has been very busy before, during and after her mother passing away. If this problematic person had time to pick up your money from the WU during her mother passing then this person has plenty of time to call her renters back with the conf. #s / wiring money back. This is very sad

 

[JimMIA]

JimMIA seems to be defending this person so I wouldn't sweat it.

I wasn't defending her. As a matter of fact, I said I wouldn't rent from her on a bet!

I was just saying that I have not seen any signs that she is intentionally trying to rip anyone off. We're pretty quick to judge around here sometimes, and I was just trying to point out there are more likely explanations for her lousy customer relations.

 

[wdwstar]

Just so we're clear here...I "know of" this person in precisely the way I "know of" her in DMKEDM's case -- from another problematic rental situation.

She's definitely not "the right person" for me to do a transaction with, but I'm hopeful this works out for DMKEDM.

I have to agree with JimMIA, it didnt look like he was defending problematic

after this thread is all done we will all "know of" problematic & she will definitely not " the right person" for all of us to do a transaction with
unless we need alittle harrassment that day

 

[DMKEDM]

I've called Western Union twice today; both times they told me there was no wire transfer for me in their system. But, the renter/poster said she'd wire me the money "Monday" and "Monday" isn't over for another 6 hours. (It's 6 p.m. where I am, now)...

I'm hoping her trip to Western Union to return my money will in fact happen today, although maybe not until she finishes everything else she's doing (I see from other posts she has found someone else to deal with--I hope it all works out for her, too)...

WIll post in the morning (or later tonight if the money comes through by then)...

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

There is still hope for a positive outcome.... Thank you for keeping us posted.

 

[wdwstar]

Sending lots of pixie dust your way.....

 

[JandD Mom]

Unbelievable. I am so angry at this lady, she has made many renters nervous when the vast majority of people on this board are honest.

I hope you get your money back from her. If you don't there are many ways to go after this person for wire fraud.

 

[byoung]

Sorry you had this happen to you. We rented on EBAY from the same person before buying and never had a problem (4 times).