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Brittny
Super June 2017

Timeshare presentation for a free honeymoon vacation?

Brittny, on September 23, 2016 at 8:42 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 16
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I received a call today regarding me having won a raffle for being a part of a bridal expo I was registered for. I am promised a choice between a few different prizes which includes certain paid hotel stays or an all inclusive vacation stay for our honeymoon. All we have to do is attend an hour and a half presentation (with no obligation to buy anything) with my fiancé. I have never attended any of these before but have heard they can be rude in pressuring people to buy things. They may have many restrictions to prizes but FH says he has friends who toughened through it and still received their vacation. So my question is, is it worth it?

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Latest activity by HavanaChic, on September 23, 2016 at 10:47 PM
  • Emma
    Master May 2017
    Emma ·
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    Yes! I know someone who did this. Just hang touch during the presentation and don't give in!

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  • Jessinlove
    VIP November 2016
    Jessinlove ·
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    Not worth it to me. Don't want to deal with frustration and being pressured into anything.

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  • Sarah
    Super April 2017
    Sarah ·
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    I used to work for a time share company. As long as you aren't easily pressured, I think it's worth it.

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  • Sandra M.
    Super October 2016
    Sandra M. ·
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    @Brittny put on hard-ass bitch face and get that free vacation!

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  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
    Erin Wood ·
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    I did this in Maui in June in order to get free snorkel trips for my FH, his 2 kids and I. It was tough!! My appointment was one on one and nan that lady just kept trying to talk me into it. For a free honeymoon it might be worth it but beware.

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  • Brittny
    Super June 2017
    Brittny ·
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    Thank you for the advice!! And @Sandra M. Lol!! I will do my best girl!

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  • Kara
    Super May 2017
    Kara ·
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    Just say NO they won't find your house and kill you, it just might seem like it Smiley smile enjoy that free honeymoon!

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  • Texas Bride
    Devoted November 2016
    Texas Bride ·
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    I went to one with the mind set just say no but those people were persistently rude and because I am an easy going person I hated it. Anytime someone tells me time share I run. However my sister went through one and she didn't think it was to bad but she has a stronger personality. Also beware because normally they are longer than they say they are.

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  • Mrs. Sasswood
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Sasswood ·
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    Do not do it. It was hell on Earth when FH and I went to one of these presentations.

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  • FutureMrsKnight
    Super October 2016
    FutureMrsKnight ·
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    The only thing I would be careful about is a lot of those vacations have a ton of black out dates so you may have to be flexible with your travel dates. Also you may have to pay a couple of fees. Mostly it's just taxes but sometimes there is a processing fee as well Other then that I would.

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  • Brittny
    Super June 2017
    Brittny ·
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    Seems like I have a lot to consider!

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  • E
    Just Said Yes April 2017
    Erika ·
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    We just went to one. Got a free 3 day trip out of it. Was horrible sitting for 90 minutes but worth a free trip.

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  • TheHouseOfAllen
    Super October 2016
    TheHouseOfAllen ·
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    So much no. Just no.

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  • Samantha
    VIP June 2017
    Samantha ·
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    Don't waste your time. They are EXTREMELY rude when you tell them no after too. :-/

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  • Brittny
    Super June 2017
    Brittny ·
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    I would definitely do it for the free trip. FH has quite the personality to stand his ground and I may be a bit less impatient than him but I would love to save money to put more towards our catering

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  • HavanaChic
    Super February 2018
    HavanaChic ·
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    Im sorry, but FH and I enjoyed these so much! We have gotten multiple invitations and if we have the time, we go. Now, 1. It always extend more than the time frame they mentioned so be prepared. 2. They will push, you just have to be honest and say no. 3. Our last one was so good that we bought our pots and pans set for $3k!!!

    But, so far we have like 4 three-days hotel stays, 1 5-days cruise, 2 gift certificates for an acrylic photo, a $250 gift card, and 2 all inclusive 'honeymoon' vacations...

    Yup, we have gone to some lol

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