Depreciation might be the word you’re looking for.
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I never told you how it ended. The house owner threatened me. But luckily nothing happened. I learned not to use complicated machines!
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I agree. It’s case by case but if it’s something irreplaceable, why spoil the HO’s vacation?
Threaten you?! That’s so sad.
The extremes some people go to…
Threatened you with what?
I have had minor things break, a cheap wine glass, or a sauce pan with plastic on the handle that caught fire. I left money, more than enough, even though the HO said I didn’t have to, but I now carry a kettle and some cheap glassware. I don’t want the hassle of anything breaking. I would rather have my filter and funnel and kettle and make my own coffee. Because things break. Too many people talk about stuff that breaks. But it is like when you borrow something. If it breaks on your use, then you have to replace or repair it. In my opinion. Anything crazy expensive or complicated, I stay away from.
I’m so sorry @Kristina - threatening someone is not ok. Did you reach out to Membership Services?
On one sit I told them to file an insurance claim, which they had no proof. Second time, was with an appliance that the HO said had previous issues. It stopped working, water was everywhere. I was scrambling to find a repair person. Sink unusable. HO was on an international journey so I called a repair person, paid $500 to fix, thinking I could file my own insurance claim. The HO then left me a negative review for not being “clean” enough. In the future, have the HO file a claim. I have also learned to take photos of everything broken when I arrive, (cat scratched furniture and all), also,bring my own plates, linens etc if able.
I love my Nespresso machine, but the instructions are clear: You should never use plastic pods in the machine, and I’ve only seen refillable pods made of plastic. If that’s the case here, it sounds like the homeowner was well on his way to ruining the machine.
I also bring my own stuff. Blender. Fry pans. I like stainless steel that I know how to clean. I am now heading back to my storgage locker. First time in 3.5 months. And will unload a lot. I think I can do this better. I also had 2 large suitcases, since I was in hot, hot Bali for 2 weeks, down south and then winter temps. I can unload and organize better. I also have towel, some plates and prep bowls. And can opener. There was a place with 2 can openers. Couldn’t figure out how to use them. Glad I had one in the car.
Update on my opinion. I had a sit with a built in counter top gas stove. I accidentally spilled a large amount of sauce that went into the counter top. No way to get to it and clean it up. $400 later, it was fixed and cleaned. I had to call someone. My fault. Recently I ran the dishwasher. The family had recently moved in but the house was 25 years old and so was the dishwasher. Although they had used it, on my watch, the rubber stripping came out – just old and it leaked into the basement – onto cement floor. But probably under the dishwasher. It was not my fault, just the dishwasher getting old. Although on my watch, I did not feel this was my responsibility. I told them, they didn’t blame me and I didn’t arrange to get it fixed. Although I got 5 stars, I was knocked a star for self sufficiency. Maybe I was to check and push the rubber sealant in while it was washing….
Coffee machines seem to be a very specific issue that I have had many HO’s deliberately go out of their way to show me how to use it despite that I don’t drink coffee and plan to never use it.
I have accidentally burned a cover over the oven when i heated it up and forgot to remove the metallic cover plate. I let the HO know, sent pictures, and was completely honest about my mistake, offering to buy a brand new set or send money so they could do it themself. She was so kind that she laughed and said she had burned 3 sets previously for the exact same reasoning, and not to worry about it. I was very grateful. Some people are very kind and respectful and understand that we are human. I’m thankful for those people.
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