We were pulled out of a crowd at an King's Island (Ohio) and given the very carefully orchestrated and well rehearsed lecture (disguised as small talk and flattery) After informing the sharks that we were from PA they said they would "put us up for the night" in Indianapolis. So, finally we agreed only after the man told us that it was NOT a timeshare presentation. We've had past experience with this and know how annoying it can be. (Not to mention a total waste of my precious time)
We drove five hrs. To Indianapolis on a Saturday, our appt. Was for 5:00pm.
We arrived a little early, filled out the required paperwork and then the "ordeal began". If this was not a timeshare presentation you could've fooled me! After the video, the tour of every wall in the place (pictures of all the resorts) and "crunching numbers". Here it was-the bottom line was here. Make a decision NOW. We need to know - NOW! If you wait until tomorrow-the offer is no longer valid. The offer is on the table NOW. Tomorrow everything changes. Now, let me see... When someone is pressuring you EXTREMELY HARD to make a decision on the spot-something is not quite right!
Folks, you need to ask yourselves some very important questions at this point. Why is this person who has been relatively friendly and accomadating up to this point forcing me to make a decision of this magnitude in a few seconds? All financial decisions-especially when it involves tens of thousands of dollars should be made very carefully. Not in a few seconds I don't care how much money you have. Well, when we informed him (the salesman) of this very important fact, his entire demeanor changed. He then said to us that " we might as well just say no." He said that he has given out 25,000 business cards and has never got even one single call-back! I was shocked that he actually had the stupidity to admit that!
So, what does this say to you so far? When you take your time and really go over all of the info. And think about the level of commitment necessary to participate in this "RIP-OFF" you will run as far away as you can and never look back. When you feel like you are in the "hot seat" DO NOT CAVE IN - That's what they count on. When all is said and done you will spent more time and money than you will EVER get back out of this scheme and that's what they're counting on. BELIEVE IT PEOPLE! We didn't cave I'm happy to say. I feel for all of the people who were swindled by these "sharks".
When all was said and done, I left that office feeling good about myself that day. Not only did they pay our hotel bill for the night but they also gave us a $25.00 gift card to use towards gas or meals. Also, a 3 night cruise for two and a 3 night vacation (at one of their resorts) to use within the next year. I think I forego the resort trip due to more unforeseen high pressure sales presentations! But, I will take the cruise.
Just a little redemption for all of you out there who have lost SO MUCH $.
*One more added note - Paramount King's Island ought to be ashamed of themselves for allowing these "creeps" prey on their customers in this manner. What they do borders directly on the edge of illegal and most certainly unethical. So, if you are ever approached by these people, you have two options. You can either run for dear life or you can go to the presentation with the understanding (between you and your spouse) that you will NOT make ANY purchases that day-WHATSOEVER. Take ALL of the free stuff they are offering - make them put you up in a hotel, give you gift certificates, trips and anything else you can con them out of! (get this in writing ahead of time as I did!)
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