Time share pitch

eddy · Joined: 26 Oct 2008 Posts: 11

Someone tell me how to politely get out of the timeshare pitch. This will be our second trip and we would just like to get in and get goin.

CokeMann · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject:

Simple - just say no thanks - and that means no thanks to the "orientation tour of Desire" - which is the sneaky way of delivery the pitch....

You have no obligation other than the usual official check in administrivia, and of course having a great time - it's your vacation, don't waste a minute of it on anything that you don't want to do

wifenhusb101 · Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Posts: 9

we had the same problem when we checked in. I ve written about it in my trip report

eddieandjojo · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:22 am Post subject:

As Wayne mentions, just politely but firmly say no thanks and move on.

There is absolutely nothing you will need to do besides check in (tip - use Express Check-In on website a few days prior to arrival to save a little time at the front desk), get your wrist/ankle bands and have Arcos (AWESOME BELLMAN) drop your bags in your room. Then go have some Desire fun.....

There is absolutely no need to spend any time doing anything you don't want to do!

Eddie

Empty_Nesters · Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Posts: 14

We were there just a couple of weeks ago and not once did anyone mention a time share proposal to us.

travelingcpl68 · Joined: 07 Jun 2009 Posts: 4

We have been twice and neither time was time share mentioned. Last time was in October. One couple we met spent most of a morning listening to the pitch though. Its not clear to us how they seem to mention it to some, but not others.

miranda · Desire Addict Joined: 21 Sep 2008 Posts: 180

I thought I had read at some point that they ask you if you want a special breakfast and / or tour of the resort? Is this how they "get" you?

tout.prest · Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 12:45 pm Post subject:

How they usually "get" you is by offering something for "free" ie - Couples massage or store credits, etc....

Just remember that NOTHING is for free, and if it sounds to good to be true then.........

Politely and firmly say No. Dont play any games about agreeing and not showing up. They will hound you then.

As with everything else at Desire ----- No Means No ! Laughing

Steve

sensualcnds · Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 35 Location: Ontario, Canada

Empty -> Part of the reason you weren't approached is that you were there as part of the Week43 group.

In general, the Premier agents have been advised not to interact with those guests there as part of an organized group. We went one step further and asked that those people that were registered as part of Week43 (which Renata would have known since we provided her with a copy of our booklet), not be bothered.

If couples were interested, we referred them back, but it was up to the couple to initiate the contact, not the Premier agents.

... See J's necklaces had other benefits too ... LOL Laughing

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Empty_Nesters · Joined: 08 Jul 2009 Posts: 14

swspice · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 4

Are the Timeshares really worth looking into if couples are frequent visitors? Just wondering if anyone has actually sat in the presentation, and for annual visitors if it is worth considering.

CokeMann · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

swspice - the first thing you have to realize is that what is being offered is not a timeshare.

It is strictly payment for ownership of "points" in the Premier / RCI program. The point program is just like most other "points" programs (airlines, credit cards, etc) - you can exchange the points for accommodation, etc (if available) but you still have to pay on top of the points the resorts daily AI fees for each stay - not a good deal in my mind since you have no control over what the AI fees will be

sensualcnds · Joined: 03 Aug 2008 Posts: 35 Location: Ontario, Canada

Coke - The program no longer has a firm basis on points...it's really a cobbled together program with the focus being on the Original Resorts portion. The gigantic RCI point pots are no longer being offered...rather you purchase weeks at Desire (AI fee is still on top of this) and get a small (10k-40k) allocation of RCI points/year (depending on your program). The referral program gives you 5 days AI and bonus features included. Programs started at 9500 (pre-negotiations) and go up from there. I will post more later as I took copious notes during our presentation ;-)
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CokeMann · Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 1:35 pm Post subject:

Bottom line - the Premier Program is not a timeshare - in reality you own nothing other than points in the Premier Program

Sensual - if you do dig out the info feel free to post it in the Premier Program Section of the forums rather than on this thread which has now gone way OT - thanks