[GreenKeys] Negative Lending Experiences

[tony.podrasky]

Hello Matt;

I thank you for your candor and humble request.

The problems I've read about seem to have 2 focal points:

1. The person who BEGGED for the equipment and PROMISED that
    he'd take care of it, vanishes. When the lender of the
    equipment tries to get it back, the borrower can't not be found.

2. The Stage Hand Union. All accounts point to these guys being
    immune to accountability for their actions. One guy reported
    that he watched 2 of them unload the Teletype from the truck. They
    dropped it. It smashed to pieces. They didn't even apologize. They
    were not held accountable.

If you're going to offer insurance against loss or damage, you're going
to have to PROVE it - and include a guaranteed "replacement price".

regards,
K2EAA - TONY


On 01/15/2015 10:43 AM, Matt Whiton wrote:
> All,
>
>       First I would like to express my many thanks to a number of you
> who responded to my inquiry back in December. I’m very grateful for the
> wisdom and leads that  you all shared.
>
>       I’m writing today because I would like to hear more about the
> negative experiences some of you have alluded to when loaning equipment
> to theaters or other similar organizations. At some point in my career I
> intend move into an education role. What I’ve observed here seems like a
> very teachable instance of how poor choices can ruin the relationship
> between two communities.
>
>        What I’m looking for from anyone who wishes to volunteer, is your
> account any negative interaction when renting or lending a piece of
> equipment to a theatre or other organization. I promise to redact any
> names or personal information.
>
>        I can’t promise any great revolution in the theatre community,
> but I do pledge to teach a greater level of respect to young theater
> practitioners.
>
> Many Thanks
>
> Matt
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