My husband & I are usually very smart people and do not fall for this type of high pressure sales pitch. Well, we had a big lapse in judgement one night at a Travel Partners presentation. We should have known when it sounds too good to be true, it is!
The first time I called to book our family vacation I told the woman what type of trip I was looking for. She said that it doesn't work that way, but I had to tell her the name of the resort or hotel I wanted and she would see if they had a member price. That is not a "full service" travel agency.
Well, I called and spoke to another agent who was much more helpful. He actually said that she was fired. I told him the area we wanted to and the amenitites I would like. He gave me a few places & the "member price".
My husband & I looked online at our choices and decided to book a resort. While on the phone with agent I was surfing travel sites and happened to be on Expedia.com while he quoted me the "member price". Imagine my surprise and the sinking feeling in my stomach when he said $1292.67... The price to the penny that I was looking at on Expedia.com. He said that was very unusual and that with Expedia I won't get my big $50 commission (which I still don't have after leaving several messages.).
We went on our trip and I tried to tell myself that it was just a coincidence. Didin't want to admit we got ripped-off. Then we checked in a right on our reservation card guess who the booking agent was. You are right if you said Expedia.com. Definitely got ripped-off.
I don't know what we are going to do about it, yet. I will be talking to lawyers to see if we have a case. If you have any similar experience please respond. Maybe we can help each other stop these people. If you have not joined and get a call that you won a prize... DO NOT GO!!!
P.S. To the owner of TPUSA. WHen you file your rebuttal remember: I am not a disgruntled employee, but a Platinum Member.
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