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Old 07-29-2008, 04:09 PM  
Elli
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Join Date: Apr 2003
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Originally Posted by WiredGuy View Post
I'm seeing it more and more often where most of the shows we attend are charging 1 night deposit a few weeks in advance and the balance when you checkout. Nice way to get between 1-30 days worth of interest from the banks in advance. Picture 998 rooms at the Westin * 400 minimum = $399,200 worth of deposits. Not a bad chunk of change and a great way to guarantee funds for no-shows.
WG
I had the exact same thought! (Except I didn't actually bother to do the math)

Maybe we should start charging customers who look at the free tours of paysites a little deposit against the time that they decide to get full membership ;)
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