02-25-2004, 03:43 PM | #11 |
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My parents have a timeshare that's fantastic! They've been in Myrtle Beach, San Francisco, various parts of Florida and they love it!
But I've heard of the scam you're talking about, quietman...*shudder*..must be really annoying! Although, I have to say, I'd find a phone and call a cab and leave when I wanted to and if that weren't possible, just tell the 'hosts' to take you home...if they don't want to, tell them you'll consider yourself to be held against your will, most of them don't like the idea of criminal charges being pressed.
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02-25-2004, 10:04 PM | #12 | |
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That's what I find so insidious about this scam, it seems to prey on a venerable 'once in a lifetime' event and they throw it at you during what could be a very stressful time of wedding planning. [ 02-25-2004, 10:05 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ] |
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02-25-2004, 10:40 PM | #13 |
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Yeppers, that's the one, Chewbacca! I'd read about the scams on some wedding forums while checking on rumors that they did lousy work at alterations.
It struck a chord when I got the call and I told them no and hung up after arguing that I never signed up for any giveaways. You'd be surprised what 'David's Bridal complaints' gets on search engines! I agree, it's pretty low to offer 'free' honeymoons in their bait and switch scam. I don't know about you and your intended bride, but I can say I'm pretty keyed up and have MORE than enough stress without that sort of thing to deal with! And of course, the honeymoon's the one thing you want to spend money on but usually don't have it after you pay off the other vendors up to the wedding.
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