How do I prevent people from renting my product and stealing it?

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    I'm starting a rental site and I'm not sure how to stop people from renting my product and just stealing it. I know someone could get one of those Visa gift cards and I'm sure there are other ways I can't think of. Does anyone know any service that stops this or some kind of background check program?
     
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  2. bradrx7

    bradrx7 Active Member

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    What are you renting?
     
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    poppindacriss6 Peon

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    cell phones
     
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    bradrx7 Active Member

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    I would have them sign a contract and make sure you have all of their information before renting them out. You can also do credit checks to ensure they aren't scum bags to begin with.
     
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    leet Notable Member

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    Take deposits.
     
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  6. poppindacriss6

    poppindacriss6 Peon

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    is there a web service that does credit checks?
     
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    World_Peace Well-Known Member

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    If you are renting cell phones then first take full security for your product and only then rent it.
     
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    poppindacriss6 Peon

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    what do you mean take full security? a full deposit?
     
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    I would take the value of the phone as a deposit - when they bring it back they get the deposit back.
    Whether this would put people off is another matter, possibly the amount you take as a deposit would have to be looked at.

    For example, to hire a car I would have to put down a £100 ($200) deposit.
    Now I know thats not enough for me to buy a car but its enough for me to return the car and get my deposit back!

    Ry
     
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    bring the car back in a reasonable state you mean even a ugly car with 4 flat tires is worth more then 200$ :p

    btw did you do a VERY good market research for this service ? i dont now exactly whats your service is but renting cell phones anno 2008 doesnt seems like a goldmine you get a cell phone for like 30$ now a days !
     
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