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Overland Park,#2Consumer Comment
Sun, February 01, 2004
I am a travel agent. Nothing angers me more than to see people getting scammed out of their vacation dollars. When companies have to lie and practice deception to get your business, you have to ask yourself what kind of product are they delivering? It's the same as their practices...dubious and questionable. I recently witnessed this slick presentation in action through a company in Kansas City and when I questioned the treatment at some all-inclusive resorts, I was waved off. This guy claimed to have been everywhere, yet when I mentioned some unique resorts he had NO idea what I was talking about. "Folks, this is the BEST deal you'll find anywhere. Your parents, siblings, kids, ANYONE can use this club...and we're not talking bottom of the ship staterooms. We're talking suites, balcony staterooms...all inclusive. How does THAT sound?" He even said another travel agent had questioned him but didn't do so anymore after the presentation. She was "convinced" that this was the best deal out there. Funny. He couldn't provide any proof from satisfied customers. So that was all a lie. We got a voucher for a "free" Florida/Bahamas vacation at the end of the presentation (gee no car!) but when I went to check out the fine print, I couldn't even pin down the actual company pitching it, as there were so many. I saw the $148 processing charges and I just laughed, ESPECIALLY after I saw what kind of 2 star dump they put you in. They claim it's a beach vacation but the roach motel is 7 miles from the beach. Anytime you have to pay a "fee" to get anything for "free" is when the flags need to go up. Save your hard earned money and book the trip on your own or go through a travel agency that has affiliations with all the cruises and tour companies. At least it will give you some security. DONT fork over thousands of dollars for travel clubs that will not fulfill their end of the deal.
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Overland Park,#3Consumer Comment
Sun, February 01, 2004
I am a travel agent. Nothing angers me more than to see people getting scammed out of their vacation dollars. When companies have to lie and practice deception to get your business, you have to ask yourself what kind of product are they delivering? It's the same as their practices...dubious and questionable. I recently witnessed this slick presentation in action through a company in Kansas City and when I questioned the treatment at some all-inclusive resorts, I was waved off. This guy claimed to have been everywhere, yet when I mentioned some unique resorts he had NO idea what I was talking about. "Folks, this is the BEST deal you'll find anywhere. Your parents, siblings, kids, ANYONE can use this club...and we're not talking bottom of the ship staterooms. We're talking suites, balcony staterooms...all inclusive. How does THAT sound?" He even said another travel agent had questioned him but didn't do so anymore after the presentation. She was "convinced" that this was the best deal out there. Funny. He couldn't provide any proof from satisfied customers. So that was all a lie. We got a voucher for a "free" Florida/Bahamas vacation at the end of the presentation (gee no car!) but when I went to check out the fine print, I couldn't even pin down the actual company pitching it, as there were so many. I saw the $148 processing charges and I just laughed, ESPECIALLY after I saw what kind of 2 star dump they put you in. They claim it's a beach vacation but the roach motel is 7 miles from the beach. Anytime you have to pay a "fee" to get anything for "free" is when the flags need to go up. Save your hard earned money and book the trip on your own or go through a travel agency that has affiliations with all the cruises and tour companies. At least it will give you some security. DONT fork over thousands of dollars for travel clubs that will not fulfill their end of the deal.
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Overland Park,#4Consumer Comment
Sun, February 01, 2004
I am a travel agent. Nothing angers me more than to see people getting scammed out of their vacation dollars. When companies have to lie and practice deception to get your business, you have to ask yourself what kind of product are they delivering? It's the same as their practices...dubious and questionable. I recently witnessed this slick presentation in action through a company in Kansas City and when I questioned the treatment at some all-inclusive resorts, I was waved off. This guy claimed to have been everywhere, yet when I mentioned some unique resorts he had NO idea what I was talking about. "Folks, this is the BEST deal you'll find anywhere. Your parents, siblings, kids, ANYONE can use this club...and we're not talking bottom of the ship staterooms. We're talking suites, balcony staterooms...all inclusive. How does THAT sound?" He even said another travel agent had questioned him but didn't do so anymore after the presentation. She was "convinced" that this was the best deal out there. Funny. He couldn't provide any proof from satisfied customers. So that was all a lie. We got a voucher for a "free" Florida/Bahamas vacation at the end of the presentation (gee no car!) but when I went to check out the fine print, I couldn't even pin down the actual company pitching it, as there were so many. I saw the $148 processing charges and I just laughed, ESPECIALLY after I saw what kind of 2 star dump they put you in. They claim it's a beach vacation but the roach motel is 7 miles from the beach. Anytime you have to pay a "fee" to get anything for "free" is when the flags need to go up. Save your hard earned money and book the trip on your own or go through a travel agency that has affiliations with all the cruises and tour companies. At least it will give you some security. DONT fork over thousands of dollars for travel clubs that will not fulfill their end of the deal.
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Overland Park,#5Consumer Comment
Sun, February 01, 2004
I am a travel agent. Nothing angers me more than to see people getting scammed out of their vacation dollars. When companies have to lie and practice deception to get your business, you have to ask yourself what kind of product are they delivering? It's the same as their practices...dubious and questionable. I recently witnessed this slick presentation in action through a company in Kansas City and when I questioned the treatment at some all-inclusive resorts, I was waved off. This guy claimed to have been everywhere, yet when I mentioned some unique resorts he had NO idea what I was talking about. "Folks, this is the BEST deal you'll find anywhere. Your parents, siblings, kids, ANYONE can use this club...and we're not talking bottom of the ship staterooms. We're talking suites, balcony staterooms...all inclusive. How does THAT sound?" He even said another travel agent had questioned him but didn't do so anymore after the presentation. She was "convinced" that this was the best deal out there. Funny. He couldn't provide any proof from satisfied customers. So that was all a lie. We got a voucher for a "free" Florida/Bahamas vacation at the end of the presentation (gee no car!) but when I went to check out the fine print, I couldn't even pin down the actual company pitching it, as there were so many. I saw the $148 processing charges and I just laughed, ESPECIALLY after I saw what kind of 2 star dump they put you in. They claim it's a beach vacation but the roach motel is 7 miles from the beach. Anytime you have to pay a "fee" to get anything for "free" is when the flags need to go up. Save your hard earned money and book the trip on your own or go through a travel agency that has affiliations with all the cruises and tour companies. At least it will give you some security. DONT fork over thousands of dollars for travel clubs that will not fulfill their end of the deal.