Okay, what’s the deal? Numerous people across North America are subjected to relentless phone calls and emails by resort development agencies expanding their timeshare network. Personal contact information for the target market is no secret in this world. National statistics provide these agencies with all the information you DO NOT want them to know- that’s just the reality of things.
The call centres can establish leads from those particular demographics where their sale is most likely, and circulate the leads into the evil system of ‘telemarketing’. A single family can expect upto 3 calls from the same organization within one week. A single organization alone! And there are many in this business, just so you know! Is that fair? I don’t know!
It’s not a hoax, my friends, there are many firms out there who are determined to suck the juice out of your bank account. They know you’re able, they know you want it. Most of the time, these firms will offer 2 or 3 day stays at resort locations with cheap, cheap rates so that you can stay at the particular location with minimal financial burden, and attend a timeshare presentation. All is well. But then you buy! What happens then? Are you enjoying the same service you got as guest? Are you satisfied with the purchase? Have you received ANOTHER call from a rival agency with a better plan? Is that fair? I don’t know!
Well, what I do know is that sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. People can find themselves stuck in a lose-lose situation where their vacation time is ruined by a promotional caller’s offer for a ‘perfect getaway stay, with no strings attached’, and you end up with the worst experience ever. Lycos.com reports: “Timeshare has a bad reputation for high-pressure, misleading and deceptive sale techniques that put many people off.” On the contrary, it should be noted that timeshare is an industry, a business, just like banking and retailing. In the same article in Lycos.com it is said that sales are soaring- and people buy for a reason, it’s because they like it. That’s just the reality of things, my friends. Having observed feedback from prospective guests and members of the bigger players in this industry, such as Intrawest, Trendwest, RCI, Disney, and Marriot, the credibility of the entire timeshare concept has boosted the survival of these agencies. The majority of individuals who participate in their promotions are happy and feel that they have really benefitted from the company. It’s a proven statistical fact that in today’s time, timeshare offers provide the most marginal utility for rational consumers. So, when an annoying, relentless (and usually filthy) telemarketer calls to book a vacation stay with you, don’t just hang up on him- you might just be missing out on something!
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But if they call for the 800th time, is it ok to swear at them?
Comment left on May 16, 2007 @ 11:04 pm