5D, 4N for $169??

[TwoTigersMom]

Hi everyone, I just got a letter from Sheraton Vistana Resorts. It sayd we can get 5 days and 4 nights for $169 in a 1br villa plus they will give us $100. So what's the deal? I assume I'll have to listen to someone trying to sell me a timeshare, what else? How long does their spiel last? Anyone know the details?

 

[speck76]

Hi everyone, I just got a letter from Sheraton Vistana Resorts. It sayd we can get 5 days and 4 nights for $169 in a 1br villa plus they will give us $100. So what's the deal? I assume I'll have to listen to someone trying to sell me a timeshare, what else? How long does their spiel last? Anyone know the details?

Most of the sales presentations last 2-3 hours, and they are mandatory to get the best rate

 

[hrmom26]

a friend from work did that he said it was the worst thing he ever did i cann't remember all the things that went wrong but i do remember the room was gross and the sales pitch took a hole day and there was something with the trans . to and from the park if it seems to good to be true it is to good to be true.

 

[speck76]

It depends on the company....If you are looking at Marriott, Hilton, or Sheraton, you are pretty safe.....

Westgate, or any of the other no-name brands.....your experience will not be so great, and your hotel might be nasty too

 

[TwoTigersMom]

I just called the 800 number and the lady looked up my invitation code and she repeated the info on my invite. Then I asked her how long the timeshare sales pitch took and she said there is NO presentation!!! I was like, I can come and go as I please? We won't have to listen to anything?? She said no it's just as if I called to make a reservation at any hotel and happened to get a great deal for $169 plus tax. And the $100 they give you back at check in is cash!! I'm looking for a 2006 calendar now and about to call back for a date. We can go anytime in the next 12 months except actual holidays, so we will try for a few weeks before Christmas, if not we'll go in March of 2006! Man I'm so excited! We weren't planning on going back until 2007! Woohoo!

 

[Debbie]

This sounds almost too good to be true. Let us know how it all goes.

 

[mkt]

err. fyi, they are trained to tell you there is no sales pitch

 

[The Mom]

mkt is right; they don't call it a "sales pitch" but it amounts to the same thing. It might be called a "welcome breakfast" or "reception" or whatever, but once you're there, it's tough getting out.

Last time I got stuck, I had to just get up and leave; the "90 minute presentation" had aleready stretched into 2 hours with no let-up in sight! The fact that I kept saying that my 11 year old was back at the condo alone and I HAD to go didn't faze him at all. All this for a free meal. (Thank you so much BIL and husband.)

 

[TwoTigersMom]

AKKK!! Oh man, your kidding me! I asked her several times in several different ways and she kept saying no. Isaid "So I can plan my trip however I want and at no time would I have to cancel or miss out on anything we are planning to attend anything at all?" She said No. Well, they might be in for quite the surprise, when A) I promise my 3 year old $5 if he acts as bad as he can during the whole thing and B) I plan my baby's feeding so that he is starving about 15 minutes into it! Then I can either let him scream for a little bit while my 3 year old is yelling "Mommy! I think he needs a boobie!" (as he so often does at inapropriate times) or just plop it right out and start feeding him (sometimes this is a great way to get people to scatter) I'll definately let yall know how it turns out. Thanks, Heidi

 

[The Mom]

I've used the screaming baby myself. My husband swears I pinched her. :lookaroun Who, me? :lol:

 

[Debbie]

Actually if you have the ability to record the conversation; I'd bring a tape just to show anyone who tries to force you into something; that you are not playing. I would hope the Attorney General's office would be interested that, although a tourist asked and was repeatedly told there were no strings attached, was informed at check-in that this in fact was not the case; that seminar attendence was required.

 

[mkt]

AKKK!! Oh man, your kidding me! I asked her several times in several different ways and she kept saying no. Isaid "So I can plan my trip however I want and at no time would I have to cancel or miss out on anything we are planning to attend anything at all?" She said No. Well, they might be in for quite the surprise, when A) I promise my 3 year old $5 if he acts as bad as he can during the whole thing and B) I plan my baby's feeding so that he is starving about 15 minutes into it! Then I can either let him scream for a little bit while my 3 year old is yelling "Mommy! I think he needs a boobie!" (as he so often does at inapropriate times) or just plop it right out and start feeding him (sometimes this is a great way to get people to scatter) I'll definately let yall know how it turns out. Thanks, Heidi

honestly, I would say nothing. I've been to these before, and any verbal...ness of any sort signifies interest. stay quiet, and leave.

 

[DisneyBride94]

I'll come too... we can have a nurse in. And I've got THREE kids to bring... my 5 year old can play with yours and be as loud as they can be...and my 3 year old can join in just for added fun.

Sounds to good to be true...

 

[DisneyBride94]

We stayed at Star Island Resort Vilas two years ago... we bought the vacation from a friend who had a time share there... on the itinerary they gave us at check in they had a welcome event...we chose not to go... but of course we weren't there on a cheay/freebie tye deal...

I hope it works out! Do you have a plan B if it fails?