Originally Posted by MerlinK

$800 isn't the problem -- it's that i'd rather only pay for the time i'm staying (one month), plus maybe a 50% of monthly payment for deposit.

But you're right Franck, to find someone who would be willing to do that, I would be lucky.

On the otherhand, if you've been in Amsterdam your whole life, I'm guessing you would probably have the local connections to help me out.

Anyone with local connections in Amsterdam feel like earning an extra buck, and helping a nice guy out?