Helpwithrippoffs
Sheboygan Falls,#2Consumer Comment
Fri, January 30, 2009
I received a package in the mail today from Imperial Cruise. It offered: A FREE Cruise and Extended Stay package to Ft. Lauderdale for 3 nights/4days, a 2 night cruise, and 2 night stay in Orlando. The person I talked to (Randy) on the phone said I was ONLY liable for the drinks on the cruise, as well as any gratuity. He went on to say we would receive a free car rental with free mileage in FL, as well as a Mexico trip and Vegas trip. I listened and finally asked if there are any other charges. After 45minutes, he finally said this package is worth $3,000. They were discounting it 70% and it would be $798/pp and then we would have to each pay a port fee, so another $200 for that. I figured the only catch would be sitting through their orientation deal, but they wanted us to pay that much money, when it was supposingly FREE. Then Randy asked me if it sounded like a great deal. My answer: No. He asked my why not. And I said "Because on the package I have in front of me, it says FREE". He then went on to tell me that only the cruise was free. I said not thanks, and he said he can find out if he could give us more discounts. Well, I was smart on this one and told him to have a nice day and no thank you then hung up. So people, please be aware that nothing is free! They all want your money with the economy the way it is! I hope others do not fall into the trap and end up paying them.
Joe
Here,#3Consumer Suggestion
Mon, August 14, 2006
Have your ever received an e-mail or phone solicitation offer for a "free" cruise? Well buyer beware b/c that "free" cruise will cost you more than you think. Hidden charges people don't know about. Connie Thompson of KOMO Channel 4 News in Seattle does a segment every tuesday and thursday at her local tv station on products that might sound too good to be true. In the case of Ramada Plaza Resorts and Imperial Majesty (sub company) you better read the fine print before taking them up on any of their offers. Copy and paste the link below to see the video and news story. http://www.komotv.com/buyerbeware/story.asp?ID=44247 FYI: If you do sign up on their offer you better read closely b/c you are essentially giving up your rights for being on the federal DO NOT CALL LIST registry. That's right! In the fine print it says you can have telemarketers call you in the future even if you are on the FDNC. BUYER BEWARE! PS For any past or future stories on company scams and products just copy and paste on KOMO CHANNEL 4 NEWS link below. http://www.komotv.com/buyerbeware/