Masanutten - did I just get dooped?

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Anonymous wrote:I've always wondered why you can't just leave after the hour. Are you waiting on a voucher of some sort? If after the agree upon time you just pull out a magazine and start reading, or Just repeat " I'm sorry, the time we agree upon has ended" again and again. Will they really keep dragging it out for another hour?

I want to know this too. Sounds insane. Like seriously. Stuck in a mental hospital against my will insane.

Part of it is they always have to "check with a manager" and then he comes out & tries the harder sell, when that fails they bring out the next guy who basically tells you that your an idiot if you don't take this deal. Yes, there is some sort of voucher at the end, it might be bonus one though. Whatever you do, don't give them anyone's phone number, unless you hate that person & want to have them get spam phone calls for the next two years.

Exactly. You are stuck waiting so the forms can be signed that you fulfilled the obligation so you get th 99 a night price and not the going rate (which is crazily overinflated). I recall the paperwork stating the spouse had to be there if you are married. They know no one is going to buy a timeshare without the spouse there too which is why they insist both attend.

I am going to try to get a refund. Sales associate said spouse does not need to attend so I was given misinformation.

As pp have suggested, we can do a day trip or get a hotel closeby. It's not like the condo is adjacent to the water park. Looks like we would have to drive to/from the waterpark and other activities anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've always wondered why you can't just leave after the hour. Are you waiting on a voucher of some sort? If after the agree upon time you just pull out a magazine and start reading, or Just repeat " I'm sorry, the time we agree upon has ended" again and again. Will they really keep dragging it out for another hour?

I want to know this too. Sounds insane. Like seriously. Stuck in a mental hospital against my will insane.

Part of it is they always have to "check with a manager" and then he comes out & tries the harder sell, when that fails they bring out the next guy who basically tells you that your an idiot if you don't take this deal. Yes, there is some sort of voucher at the end, it might be bonus one though. Whatever you do, don't give them anyone's phone number, unless you hate that person & want to have them get spam phone calls for the next two years.

Exactly. You are stuck waiting so the forms can be signed that you fulfilled the obligation so you get th 99 a night price and not the going rate (which is crazily overinflated). I recall the paperwork stating the spouse had to be there if you are married. They know no one is going to buy a timeshare without the spouse there too which is why they insist both attend.

I am going to try to get a refund. Sales associate said spouse does not need to attend so I was given misinformation.

As pp have suggested, we can do a day trip or get a hotel closeby. It's not like the condo is adjacent to the water park. Looks like we would have to drive to/from the waterpark and other activities anyway.

There are no housing options that are adjacent or very walkable to the water park. It's not a very walkable resort.

[Anonymous]

The guy told me I could sit through it alone without my husband and kids. I hope this is accurate.

We have sat through this pitch twice before and DH had to join for both. I really don't want to drag our 3 and 5 yo for this. Maybe the 3yo would make the presentation shorter as he will surely start whining if he did come.

When we did it a year ago, the spouse had to attend if you were married, but they had a kids' club that you could leave the kids at. It took about 2 hours. We just repeatedly said, "it just isn't for us" and didn't engage the salesperson in any arguments or debates. Then it was over with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They claim 90 min but it will be 3 hours. 5 hey guilt you by saying we gave you 2 nights for 99 bucks the least you could do is buy from us. They take "no" personally as if you were breaking up with them.

Other than that, get the condo and not the hotel.

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OMG - Grow a Vagina and JUST WALK OUT!

"We have listened for our required 90 minutes. We are not interested. Thank you for your time" and walk away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They claim 90 min but it will be 3 hours. 5 hey guilt you by saying we gave you 2 nights for 99 bucks the least you could do is buy from us. They take "no" personally as if you were breaking up with them.

Other than that, get the condo and not the hotel.

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OMG - Grow a Vagina and JUST WALK OUT!

"We have listened for our required 90 minutes. We are not interested. Thank you for your time" and walk away.

Mention you can buy a week on Redweek for pennies...

[Anonymous]

OP did you go? How was it? I saw the sales person at Arundal Mills and since I'm planning a weekend trip with DD and her friends for WaterPark and Snowtubing, I thought I would pay the $100 for timeshare and Visa gift card. Is the Condo close to either of those? Is the snowtubing better than White Tail, meaning longer steeper slopes? I'm bored with White Tail and Liberty and wanted to try a different place to Snowtube. Anyone? Thoughts? TIA!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They claim 90 min but it will be 3 hours. 5 hey guilt you by saying we gave you 2 nights for 99 bucks the least you could do is buy from us. They take "no" personally as if you were breaking up with them.

Other than that, get the condo and not the hotel.

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OMG - Grow a Vagina and JUST WALK OUT!

"We have listened for our required 90 minutes. We are not interested. Thank you for your time" and walk away.

I bet they hold the $100 gift cards until they finish

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They claim 90 min but it will be 3 hours. 5 hey guilt you by saying we gave you 2 nights for 99 bucks the least you could do is buy from us. They take "no" personally as if you were breaking up with them.

Other than that, get the condo and not the hotel.

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OMG - Grow a Vagina and JUST WALK OUT!

"We have listened for our required 90 minutes. We are not interested. Thank you for your time" and walk away.

Easier said than done. First breakfast (dry muffins and danish ), late start to long sales pitch, walking/ touring around resort, etc.

It's not like a car salesman wherr you can walk away. These are pros who pride themselves getting stubborn and skeptical time share owners.

They already got you once - you were obviously convinced on the 100 dollar weekend. Just reeling you along...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They claim 90 min but it will be 3 hours. 5 hey guilt you by saying we gave you 2 nights for 99 bucks the least you could do is buy from us. They take "no" personally as if you were breaking up with them.

Other than that, get the condo and not the hotel.

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OMG - Grow a Vagina and JUST WALK OUT!

"We have listened for our required 90 minutes. We are not interested. Thank you for your time" and walk away.

I bet they hold the $100 gift cards until they finish

Yep everything is withheld under the manager can sign off.

For the PP who mentioned the kids club - it's only for older kids. If I reme correctly they have to be potty trained.