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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2022, 01:36:38 AM »
The only thing that I see on this ad is that Marriott also knows that 10k Marriott Bonvoy points are worth about $50.00

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2023, 12:20:31 AM »
what is the best way to find current offers?

looking for offers in AZ

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2023, 12:53:56 AM »
Ihg and Hilton have been sending emails

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2023, 09:55:30 AM »
Ihg and Hilton have been sending emails

so you have to wait for an offer via email

no way to search all offers for example in Arizona?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2023, 01:09:03 PM »
Can we sticky a warning about how absolutely life-destroying timeshares are, and if you are taking advantage of such a deal to make sure you don't ever even dream of purchasing one?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2023, 01:12:32 PM »
Can we sticky a warning about how absolutely life-destroying timeshares are, and if you are taking advantage of such a deal to make sure you don't ever even dream of purchasing one?
Way too many fall for the high pressure tactics and are saddled with a lifelong punishment. I've considered writing about these over the years, but thought better of it.

Just don't do it.
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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2023, 02:49:06 PM »
Way too many fall for the high pressure tactics and are saddled with a lifelong punishment. I've considered writing about these over the years, but thought better of it.

Just don't do it.
I've always wondered about this. Is it really not possible to come in with the attitude that I would never buy a timeshare and that I'm just going for the cheap hotel stay? Are they that talented?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2023, 02:53:16 PM »
I've always wondered about this. Is it really not possible to come in with the attitude that I would never buy a timeshare and that I'm just going for the cheap hotel stay? Are they that talented?
Everyone goes in with that attitude. They wouldn't keep giving stuff away if they weren't that talented at hard sales tactics.
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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2023, 02:58:28 PM »
I've always wondered about this. Is it really not possible to come in with the attitude that I would never buy a timeshare and that I'm just going for the cheap hotel stay? Are they that talented?

I have done it multiple times and have stayed strong.

I think if you have the right mindset going in you should be fine.  The ever changing offers can be really quite good and worth it IMHO.

A couple of pointers:

1. Make sure to tell your DW not to even consider it no matter what (she was starting to consider it ???).  I think the sales team know they may be swayed more easily so they require both to attend!

2.  There are different ways of responding to the sales team that I think may be effective (at least for me):
         A) Just to beat the horse and keep saying not for me, not ready to commit, cannot afford it etc.. eventually they will relent.
         B) Tell them you pay for vacations with points and miles accumulated from everyday and bonus spending ;) so why would you pay hefty monthly timeshare payments!




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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2023, 03:02:11 PM »
Way too many fall for the high pressure tactics and are saddled with a lifelong punishment. I've considered writing about these over the years, but thought better of it.

Just don't do it.

why not write about it?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2023, 03:38:57 PM »
why not write about it?
You have never read DDMS comments?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2023, 04:35:04 PM »
You have never read DDMS comments?

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the write up would be to give a heads up on these aggressive sales pitches

whats the harm?

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2023, 09:45:38 PM »
         B) Tell them you pay for vacations with points and miles accumulated from everyday and bonus spending ;) so why would you pay hefty monthly timeshare payments!
I’ve done timeshare presentations a few times (actually through a DDMS Hilton post a few years ago) and have always used this tactic effectively.
Their whole starting point is calculating how much you spend each year on vacations and then convincing you why buying a timeshare is cheaper. If you start out saying you don’t spend a dime on vacations, you leave them wordless.

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2023, 11:05:51 AM »
yes exactly!

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2023, 12:48:02 PM »
I think a write up about the dangers and tricks of these offers would be a great post

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Re: Timeshare Presentation Offers - Master Thread
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2023, 01:46:15 PM »
I’ve done timeshare presentations a few times (actually through a DDMS Hilton post a few years ago) and have always used this tactic effectively.
Their whole starting point is calculating how much you spend each year on vacations and then convincing you why buying a timeshare is cheaper. If you start out saying you don’t spend a dime on vacations, you leave them wordless.
BTDT.
Then the presenter asks you how do you get all those points.....