How do I surmise this? Because we have arranged exchanges with four different swap families in San Miguel, and in every case the exchangers have canceled with us when they got a better offer. At least they were honest enough to admit this, despite the fact that it is a big home exchange no-no to go back on an offer if something better comes along. In the latest case, I was finally the one who had to put the brakes on a possible swap which had not been finalized because the level of drug violence and kidnappings for ransom in Mexico made us hesitant to continue negotiations.
It seems that other travelers have similar concerns. I know this because we just got an offer from another San Migeuel de Allende couple. They seem to be blanketing folks in our area with offers. We have two listings and the San Miguel people sent offers to both, even though one listing is not in use, and states that.
Normally I would send back a brief reply such as this one:
"Thank you for your offer but Yourtown is not in our travel plans at this time.""
This swap offer is different and I need your advice on how to respond. These exchangers are one of the San Miguel couples who previously canceled on us when something better came along. They don't seem to remember this, even though we have not changed our listing photos or information in a significant way in the 14 months since they last canceled on us.
If I send them a message declining their offer I need to be clear that we already corresponded. How can I explain to them in a kind way that we are not interested due to their previous flakiness? What would you say?
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