I would be willing to - would you?
02-28-2015, 08:32 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by quiltstringz
sounds reasonable to me - I try to only loan to people I know will return and return it in good shape. I won't borrow something unless I am will to replace it if something happens while I have it!
02-28-2015, 09:05 AM
#32
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I have a dear friend who has hundreds of movies they let people borrow. She keeps a notebook that everyone is required to sign and date with email address. After a month or so, if not returned she gives them a call or email. She says it keeps every one on good terms and she has always gotten all of her movies back.
02-28-2015, 02:53 PM
#33
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No, I would not ask for collateral. Ever. When I loan,something to someone I just look on it as a potential gift. If they bring it back that's great but, if they don't, I've already considered it a gift. I' m sure in my almost 78 years I've inadvertently forgotten to return something just because "life happened".
it as a possible gift
it as a possible gift
02-28-2015, 03:38 PM
#34
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A gal in our guild borrowed circle templates from me, and after awhile I forgot about them. Three yrs. and spending $28.00 on new templates the gal brings them to me. I no longer loan because of her.
02-28-2015, 05:01 PM
#36
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Originally Posted by jitkaau
I just tell them that I don't lend to anyone anymore because I have lost too much stuff and can't afford to lose any more. It is the truth.
My generosity has been taken for granted far too many times.
02-28-2015, 07:48 PM
#37
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Just sounds a tad bit controlling to me! I f I have a friend and they borrow something...after a while I just ask for it back...simplest way to go...I'm not a banker..asking for collateral puts your friendship on a level I don't want to be on with my friends!
03-01-2015, 07:27 PM
#38
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Originally Posted by quiltin-nannie
At one point I did make a list of who borrowed what (usually quilting patterns or books). I could never remember who had what, and money was tight, so I couldn't afford to be "giving" stuff away. It worked pretty well.
I think that's a really good idea. Sort of like a lending library does it. I never remember either. Fortunately I only lend to my sister.
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