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Good. Before Airbnb, when craigslist was the go to for short term rentals, they were not only cheaper but didn't come along with the stigma of ruining the neig
by shittyanalogy 13y ago
Good.
Before Airbnb, when craigslist was the go to for short term rentals, they were not only cheaper but didn't come along with the stigma of ruining the neighborhood or being treated like a customer instead of a guest. There was much more of a mutual respect and even a feeling of gratitude on both sides. Now with Airbnb the whole things wreaks of an (illegal) business transaction with a flimsy guarantee, neighbors who want to catch you, no such gratitude to speak of and the costs have doubled.
The whole thing is obnoxious.
- Tossrock 13y ago(just FYI, you wreak havoc if you cause lots of damage, but rotten fish reeks)
- driverdan 13y agoHigher prices make a lot of sense. Airbnb provides a level of vetting and feedback that adds a lot of value and security to both sides. It's easy to scam someone on craigslist when there's no reputation system.
- shittyanalogy 13y agoNo it doesn't, I've been scammed as a renter on Airbnb and people have been scammed as hosts. The increased cost comes from the market transition from "let's help eachother while we're both on vacation" to "Come stay at my apartment while I stay at my friends place and make half my rent from you over the weekend."