Talking people out of TS Purchase At Resort

[buff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close buff]

I was a very good boy during my two weeks Dec 23 to Jan 5th at The Grand Mayan. in NV I didn't tell anyone to get out of their contract . The meat was fresh and plentiful. plenty of 20 thousand sales. I just congratuated them .The presentations are still 3 hours plus. Buff/Scott

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

3 hours they must be slacking off.

[Pstreet1 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Pstreet1]

Any tips for Grand Mayan enjoyment? We're going April 20th.

[4ARedOctober Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close 4ARedOctober]

Don't take the sales tour.....and hold on to your wallet/purse.

Any tips for Grand Mayan enjoyment? We're going April 20th.

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Don't take the sales tour.....and hold on to your wallet/purse.

EDIT - This one is better

[Jimbo Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jimbo]

I was a very good boy during my two weeks Dec 23 to Jan 5th at The Grand Mayan. in NV I didn't tell anyone to get out of their contract . The meat was fresh and plentiful. plenty of 20 thousand sales. I just congratuated them .The presentations are still 3 hours plus. Buff/Scott

Not even a "did you know..." or "did you consider..." I couldn't help myself when I was in HHI this past summer and someone was asking questions so I let the whole thing out of the bag. TS4M's, resale, Redweek, etc. It was quite comical. The only thing I did wrong is give her my real name. If she once mentioned me by name, I could just see my bags by the curb with a sign on the door saying I was not welcome.

I do have to say it was fun!!!

[tonyg Goomba & Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close tonyg]

I tend not to talk people out of buying- it seems to do no good - they seem to think the sales pitch was the real truth.

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

I tend not to talk people out of buying- it seems to do no good - they seem to think the sales pitch was the real truth.

So true...I used to try, and it offended people who really wanted to enjoy their new expensive purchase.
Connie

[janapur Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close janapur]

So true...I used to try, and it offended people who really wanted to enjoy their new expensive purchase.
Connie

Especially the inlaws! By their third developer purchase, I figured 3 strikes and I'm out.

Jana

[buff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close buff]

Sometimes I laugh when I see the timeshare sales people. Many of them that are hired guns that just show up for a few appointments and leave. Have full time jobs. They are smooth cocky. In Nuevo Vallarta there is a doctor who sells timeshares for the Mayan. I've been told the commission is very high for each sale. Buff/Scott

[dougp26364 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dougp26364]

I almost never metion resale when we're on vacation at a timeshare resort. If it's a new purchase and they're new to timeshare and excited about it then I'm happy as clam for them. Plus, why do I want to interfer with a salesmans ability to earn a living? I know I'd be ticked off if strangers made came into my place of employment and talked smack about me.

[buff Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close buff]

Doug, I agree with you but most people get angry at the lies and misconceptiions fed to people. A good persistent salesperson is highly respected but there are so many timeshares that are known for the misleading sales presentation that they are trained to pitch. Buff/Scott

[Hoc Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Hoc]

I laid out the facts to a young couple at the Marina El Cid swimming pool on one of my first trades. They were grateful and certainly could not have afforded to pay full price for the unit, only to find out it's worth less than $2k resale. Other than that, I have tended to keep my mouth shut unless specifically asked.

After all, someone has to buy all of those $20k+ new units in order to keep the developers building, so that we have great and new places into which to trade.

[janapur Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close janapur]

I laid out the facts to a young couple at the Marina El Cid swimming pool on one of my first trades. They were grateful and certainly could not have afforded to pay full price for the unit, only to find out it's worth less than $2k resale. Other than that, I have tended to keep my mouth shut unless specifically asked.

After all, someone has to buy all of those $20k+ new units in order to keep the developers building, so that we have great and new places into which to trade.

As much as I sympathize with those that have been duped, I have to agree with this statement. However, I am perplexed by this dillema. I'm not sure so many people would buy ts if they had not been deceived.

On the other hand, perhaps more would buy if the prices were more realistic and the salespeople would not have to profit as much from each sale. Maybe it would be a wash.

Jana

[talkamotta Member Find all posts View Profile Close talkamotta]

If someone starts to talk to me, asks me questions. I will answer honestly. My last encounter was at Westgate Vacation Villas. Told him to look at ebay on any given day and see what they are selling for (disregard the 5,000 -10,000 listing by power people). I also will tell them that I bought my first one from Westgate and I paid $6K for a 2 bedroom and that was my worst purchase of all my timeshares. However, I do add that timesharing is great and wonderful, if you learn how to use your timeshare and the only thing that salespeople say that is the truth is that it will make you vacation (if you take the time to learn).

I wouldnt have such a problem with developers if they would teach thier sales staff or other employees how to educate the buyers after they bought. Say for example, when I would go back to Westgate the next year, if instead of saying "You need to come to a maintenance meeting" and infact it is another salesmeeting wanting me to upgrade or buy another week. They spend time answering questions about how to use my timeshare better. How to get good trades. I guess thats rather dreaming, cant make any money off that but might get more referrals.