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Thanks Kita, my wife and I went through the Hilton Timeshare Presentation, they were not as aggressive when we told them no, but these timeshare packages are only beneficial for a specific types of traveler.
Wow, your vlog on timeshare presentations with Holiday Inn Vacation Club was eye-opening! It's refreshing to see a candid look at the process, from the tempting offers to the sales tactics. Your insights were invaluable. Thanks for shedding light on this often misunderstood topic!
I'm going my first presentation in 3 weeks. I'm thinking of being firm with saying, "I'm not here to talk about my situation and I'm not here to buy anything. I'm just here because I have to be." I'm gonna set an alarm at the 2 hour mark. I'm hoping this works. It's difficult for them to guilt me or use other pressure tactics when I don't give them personal information like where i want to travel, my personal life, my financial situation etc.
I like this approach especially with setting the alarm as it will help you make sure time doesn't get away. Please report back on how it goes! Thanks for watching!
I got pressured with their tactics back in July! I need to book very soon. I’m thinking of traveling to Orlando being I am a resident of Fl and live an hour 45 minutes away. I am dreading the idea of this. I am young I did not know of their methods to get one to book one of these.! I should have hung up. I paid $99 indeed. I called immediately after hanging up hoping to talk to another person (I was embarrassed and annoyed). They said sale was final. If I refuse to buy a timeshare do I get booted off my stay? How does that work?
You can refuse to buy the timeshare and will not be penalized. But you must give firm and strong nos so you can get out of the presentation sooner. If you do not show up to the presentation, you will get penalized. So you must go through the presentation and refuse to buy. Good luck!
I understand your intentions. I almost thought you were going to say you did get timeshare, it's time-consuming when you keep saying no all crazy tactics, thanks for sharing this information 🎉
I admit that I have never heard of this system before, but it seems interesting. There are very useful information in your video about it. Thanks for the effort.
Yeah some people will actually do this to save money on travel by attending time share presentations. But it isn’t for everyone that’s for sure. Thanks for watching!
I've been to a timeshare presentation before, but I didn't even know I was going on one. I paid full price for my vacay and then when we checked in they were like "your tour of the property is at XX time" and I thought that would be cool for my UA-cam channel so I went. They were like "where's your husband, did you bring a credit card, we can't start the tour until you confirm you have a credit card..." Interesting to hear your experience and with the pressure and the fast talking. I guess there are some good things about a time share but the costs and different rules are just not for me!
Oh wow! Now that is interesting that they sprung the presentation on you upon checkin. And I had the same thought that oh this would be cool for the UA-cam channel yet I got nothing from it in that standpoint well except to share my experience.
I use this for places I'd like to travel that's on the expensive side. Only paying for flights or travel is great and half the battle! If I need to sit for 2 hours to get 4 days and 3 nights in a nice hotel, I'll do it! At the 2 hour mark, Im done anyway, regardless of what's going on! I receive my promised gift which is either another trip or money and enjoy the rest of my day!
I can appreciate the time share resorts for how amazing stays they can be. But, the rules for timeshares when you buy them. How much of sharks they are when they are trying to re-up you. Hell you could have just bought a new contract your last visit and the next visit they'll try again to get you to go to the presentations and get you to buy even more.
Yeah they are definitely sharks when it comes to time share presentations. But I do know people who have time shares and love it. It really depends on the type of traveler you are.
I would be cautious about this as there is no way to confirm that the listing is legitimate in this case. Plus since timeshares are a form of equity you need to have a title/deed transfer. So I would definitely look into this more and ask the seller questions if interested in buying on eBay.
@kitatheexplorer So what do you think we would need to do to avoid going into the video room? I have a scheduled presentation during my stay in 2 weeks!! Do we go with “I feel pressured” with the first sales pitch??
I would get up say no firmly and start walking towards the exit calmly yet assertively. If you are going to the same location as I did, it is a walk back to the car but not that much to avoid being there for hours! Good luck and report back how it went for you!
@KitatheExplorer we are going to the same location! I am just wondering if I get any issues with my promised stay and benefits during the stay if I get up and leave. We are there for a week, and the presentation is the first day. I will let you know what happens. Thank you!
In my experiences, your stay is only contingent on you sitting through the meeting, not purchasing. I Am an actual owner. I do love it, but it isn't for everyone. You Are buying a home. However, not a home you can easily sell. A home in the sense that it comes with a deed and gets passed down to your children or whoever you want when you pass. I feel this was an amazing video. The information is unbiased and honest. I probably Did sign up because of the pressure. But I have enjoyed it now for 6 years and look forward to going multiple times each and every year. Great information. Thank you for your hard work in getting this out. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your response from a buyer's perspective! And I do believe there are great benefits with owning but I agree it isn't for everyone. And that is a good point, it is like buying a home but not as easy to sell. That is definitely good to point out. Thanks for watching!
This is some hard selling tactics... What, travel as a women alone is dangereous? Your right about going grocery shopping maybe being more dangereous...😊
Unfortunately in the US we have a lot of mass shootings which have been at places like schools, churches, grocery stores, etc. I have fortunately never ran into an incident but it happens too frequently to not be a concern. When I travel solo to other countries, that’s something I don’t have to worry about as much.
@@KitatheExplorer That's true. And as long you don't take any unnecessary risks, you'll be fine. Going to school or grocery shopping should not be risky business...
Hello, I had the same experience booking a Holiday Inn hotel. After I booked the room they told me they had a free vacation for me. They offered me pretty much the same deal as you, but told me after the timeshare I would get my $250 back. Were you able to get your money back after you saw the timeshare?
I have a 3-night stay and presentation scheduled for this Saturday at a different resort with Holiday Inn Vacation Club. My commitment is 2 hours according to the terms I agreed to. There is no way I'm staying 4 hours. After 2 hours, I will get up and walk away. They are not getting additional time from me for "free"
This feels like something I would not do. My mom has a hard time saying no. I say no and keep walking since some people don't like to hear the word no.😅
I went and did a Holiday Inn timeshare and I want my money back. First of all I should’ve walked out but they put a lot of pressure on you and I end up getting it now I have to get out of it. They pressure you and they don’t tell you the truth this man told so many lies and then try to cover them. You gotta really be strong to walk out of here because they are gonna pressure you.
Oh no! Sorry you went through that to the point of purchase. I was able to get out of it once I went in the signing room. But I agree, you have to be more than strong to get out of those presentations.
Take time to do the math. Always take time to do the math. The salespeople won't like it, but take time to do the math. I'm a CPA and before making any large purchase I take time to do the math. The problems most people have with timeshares are that they don't do the math, they don't have reasonably stable incomes that can support an annual maintenance fee payment for as long as they are physically able to travel, they refuse to read the voluminous material on how to use their purchase, and they don't realize how little the timeshare may be worth when they finally decide to sell it. Timeshares are a wonderful way to travel. The accommodation is, generally, far superior to what is available in a normal hotel, and the special deals are excellent. But you need to do the math.
AGREED! Which is why this wasn’t for me! I like to sit down and budget my expenses long term to see if what I’m considering fits into my life at that moment. The way this is setup, they weren’t really allowing me to do what needed to be done. I highly recommend people to to do the math and know your numbers.
When I take a vacation I just plan it out myself. When I go somewhere I just make a reservation at some hotel or resort, pay for it and have fun. When I leave, that's the end of the transaction. Don't need a timeshare. 😂
Yeah, you’re like me. I’m one of those people that I need to sit down crunch the numbers think about it talk to my financial planner, etc. and they work hard to keep you away from doing any of that. I had to straight up tell them; “I am not an impulse buyer!” It took me a good nine months to research and decide what car I wanted to purchase and the timeshare cost just as much as a car. So a timeshare is not a decision I’m going to make in just a couple of hours.
Yes, you can walk out of a timeshare presentation, but it could mean forfeiting any perks or offers associated with attending the presentation. It's essential to understand the terms and conditions before attending. So you will have to ask when you are signing up if you are able to do so.
*Never ever buy a timeshare* You can rent the same property at a fraction of the price. We have rented 2-3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms for $100 per night. Many of these places are empty because they are rarely full to capacity.
Yeah after that experience I feel like if you can’t go in say no and walkout after 30 minutes, don’t do it. I know some people can. But otherwise, I agree with you it’s such a waste of time and energy!
not all of them are a waste of time. im a golfer and went to a resort but wasnt going to play because the tee time was 235 bucks which wasnt worth it. they saw i was wearing a hat of a known golf brand so they said if i went to a presentation i would get a free round at said course. 3 hours to play a nice resort course for free sign me up. even threw in rental clubs.
Hey Explorers! Are you thinking about going on a timeshare presentation? Let me know your concerns in the comments! Do you own with Holiday Inn Vacation Club? If so, let me know your thoughts on ownership below ⬇!
Please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for FREE! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Kita, my wife and I went through the Hilton Timeshare Presentation, they were not as aggressive when we told them no, but these timeshare packages are only beneficial for a specific types of traveler.
Glad your rep wasn’t as aggressive as mine. And I agree, timeshares are beneficial for particular travelers.
Nice video! Thank you for the information!
Glad it was helpful!
We went through one of those before. You definitely have to be firm with your “no”. It’s so manipulative & feels exploitative
It definitely does feel manipulative and exploitative! It literally needs to be a no, goodbye and leave.
@@thelovelyemilynicole9676 We just got this done today is one of the nightmare in our vacation ever,
Wow, your vlog on timeshare presentations with Holiday Inn Vacation Club was eye-opening! It's refreshing to see a candid look at the process, from the tempting offers to the sales tactics. Your insights were invaluable. Thanks for shedding light on this often misunderstood topic!
Thanks for watching!
I go on timeshare trips a lot. I’ve been doing it for about 5 years 😂. I just do the trips and reject the deals everytime 😂. These were great tips.
Thanks for sharing and watching!
@@downtownon7thavenue that's exactly what we do! I've had some wonderful rooms and experiences and only needed to pay for travel!
Thanks for sharing @lpride32!
Yep, so do I 😅
I'm going my first presentation in 3 weeks. I'm thinking of being firm with saying, "I'm not here to talk about my situation and I'm not here to buy anything. I'm just here because I have to be." I'm gonna set an alarm at the 2 hour mark. I'm hoping this works. It's difficult for them to guilt me or use other pressure tactics when I don't give them personal information like where i want to travel, my personal life, my financial situation etc.
I like this approach especially with setting the alarm as it will help you make sure time doesn't get away. Please report back on how it goes! Thanks for watching!
This was a great presentation and lots of interesting tips. Knowledge is power when it comes to vacation planning. Thanks for sharing this information
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I got pressured with their tactics back in July! I need to book very soon. I’m thinking of traveling to Orlando being I am a resident of Fl and live an hour 45 minutes away. I am dreading the idea of this. I am young I did not know of their methods to get one to book one of these.! I should have hung up. I paid $99 indeed. I called immediately after hanging up hoping to talk to another person (I was embarrassed and annoyed). They said sale was final. If I refuse to buy a timeshare do I get booted off my stay? How does that work?
You can refuse to buy the timeshare and will not be penalized. But you must give firm and strong nos so you can get out of the presentation sooner. If you do not show up to the presentation, you will get penalized. So you must go through the presentation and refuse to buy. Good luck!
Thank you for this video queen. New subscriber here
You’re welcome! Thanks for subscribing!
I understand your intentions. I almost thought you were going to say you did get timeshare, it's time-consuming when you keep saying no all crazy tactics, thanks for sharing this information 🎉
Girl I almost did until I told them I feel like I’m being pressured into this. Got me out of there quick fast and in a hurry lol. Thanks for watching!
I admit that I have never heard of this system before, but it seems interesting. There are very useful information in your video about it. Thanks for the effort.
Yeah some people will actually do this to save money on travel by attending time share presentations. But it isn’t for everyone that’s for sure. Thanks for watching!
I've been to a timeshare presentation before, but I didn't even know I was going on one. I paid full price for my vacay and then when we checked in they were like "your tour of the property is at XX time" and I thought that would be cool for my UA-cam channel so I went. They were like "where's your husband, did you bring a credit card, we can't start the tour until you confirm you have a credit card..." Interesting to hear your experience and with the pressure and the fast talking. I guess there are some good things about a time share but the costs and different rules are just not for me!
Oh wow! Now that is interesting that they sprung the presentation on you upon checkin. And I had the same thought that oh this would be cool for the UA-cam channel yet I got nothing from it in that standpoint well except to share my experience.
I use this for places I'd like to travel that's on the expensive side. Only paying for flights or travel is great and half the battle! If I need to sit for 2 hours to get 4 days and 3 nights in a nice hotel, I'll do it! At the 2 hour mark, Im done anyway, regardless of what's going on! I receive my promised gift which is either another trip or money and enjoy the rest of my day!
I love this approach! And this definitely saves money on your accommodations while traveling!
Verbatim Kita, the same thing happened to me this past week at Gatlinburg, walked out of there with a 349 cash and dodged a nuclear bomb.
Phew! Glad you got out of there as well! Thanks for sharing!
I was wondering if they were gonna give you your money back at the end of the timeshare like they promised
Yes @Sherry21ful, I did receive my money back at the end.
I can appreciate the time share resorts for how amazing stays they can be. But, the rules for timeshares when you buy them. How much of sharks they are when they are trying to re-up you. Hell you could have just bought a new contract your last visit and the next visit they'll try again to get you to go to the presentations and get you to buy even more.
Yeah they are definitely sharks when it comes to time share presentations. But I do know people who have time shares and love it. It really depends on the type of traveler you are.
I noticed there are around 400 timeshares available on Ebay for $0.30 to $1. 🤔
I would be cautious about this as there is no way to confirm that the listing is legitimate in this case. Plus since timeshares are a form of equity you need to have a title/deed transfer. So I would definitely look into this more and ask the seller questions if interested in buying on eBay.
@@KitatheExplorer I agree. It's the hidden costs that'll getcha! But it's quite a contrast to some that are in the $50k range. 🤣
@kitatheexplorer So what do you think we would need to do to avoid going into the video room? I have a scheduled presentation during my stay in 2 weeks!! Do we go with “I feel pressured” with the first sales pitch??
I would get up say no firmly and start walking towards the exit calmly yet assertively. If you are going to the same location as I did, it is a walk back to the car but not that much to avoid being there for hours! Good luck and report back how it went for you!
@KitatheExplorer we are going to the same location! I am just wondering if I get any issues with my promised stay and benefits during the stay if I get up and leave. We are there for a week, and the presentation is the first day. I will let you know what happens. Thank you!
You shouldn't as long as you attend the beginning portion of the presentation. But yes let me know what happens!
In my experiences, your stay is only contingent on you sitting through the meeting, not purchasing. I Am an actual owner. I do love it, but it isn't for everyone. You Are buying a home. However, not a home you can easily sell. A home in the sense that it comes with a deed and gets passed down to your children or whoever you want when you pass.
I feel this was an amazing video. The information is unbiased and honest. I probably Did sign up because of the pressure. But I have enjoyed it now for 6 years and look forward to going multiple times each and every year. Great information. Thank you for your hard work in getting this out. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your response from a buyer's perspective! And I do believe there are great benefits with owning but I agree it isn't for everyone. And that is a good point, it is like buying a home but not as easy to sell. That is definitely good to point out. Thanks for watching!
This is some hard selling tactics...
What, travel as a women alone is dangereous? Your right about going grocery shopping maybe being more dangereous...😊
Unfortunately in the US we have a lot of mass shootings which have been at places like schools, churches, grocery stores, etc. I have fortunately never ran into an incident but it happens too frequently to not be a concern. When I travel solo to other countries, that’s something I don’t have to worry about as much.
@@KitatheExplorer That's true. And as long you don't take any unnecessary risks, you'll be fine.
Going to school or grocery shopping should not be risky business...
No it shouldn't be...
Hello, I had the same experience booking a Holiday Inn hotel. After I booked the room they told me they had a free vacation for me. They offered me pretty much the same deal as you, but told me after the timeshare I would get my $250 back. Were you able to get your money back after you saw the timeshare?
Yes I did get my money back in cash after the presentation. Hopefully you get out smoothly!
I have a 3-night stay and presentation scheduled for this Saturday at a different resort with Holiday Inn Vacation Club. My commitment is 2 hours according to the terms I agreed to. There is no way I'm staying 4 hours. After 2 hours, I will get up and walk away. They are not getting additional time from me for "free"
Love this! Glad you have a plan and will stick to it! Enjoy your trip!
This feels like something I would not do. My mom has a hard time saying no. I say no and keep walking since some people don't like to hear the word no.😅
LOL!! Some people definitely don't like hearing the word no.
I went and did a Holiday Inn timeshare and I want my money back. First of all I should’ve walked out but they put a lot of pressure on you and I end up getting it now I have to get out of it. They pressure you and they don’t tell you the truth this man told so many lies and then try to cover them. You gotta really be strong to walk out of here because they are gonna pressure you.
Oh no! Sorry you went through that to the point of purchase. I was able to get out of it once I went in the signing room. But I agree, you have to be more than strong to get out of those presentations.
When you go on vacation, make your own plans don’t take any deals or offers from anyone they are scammers
Definitely have to be cautious of scammers whether on vacation or not. Thanks for watching!
Take time to do the math. Always take time to do the math. The salespeople won't like it, but take time to do the math. I'm a CPA and before making any large purchase I take time to do the math. The problems most people have with timeshares are that they don't do the math, they don't have reasonably stable incomes that can support an annual maintenance fee payment for as long as they are physically able to travel, they refuse to read the voluminous material on how to use their purchase, and they don't realize how little the timeshare may be worth when they finally decide to sell it. Timeshares are a wonderful way to travel. The accommodation is, generally, far superior to what is available in a normal hotel, and the special deals are excellent. But you need to do the math.
AGREED! Which is why this wasn’t for me! I like to sit down and budget my expenses long term to see if what I’m considering fits into my life at that moment. The way this is setup, they weren’t really allowing me to do what needed to be done. I highly recommend people to to do the math and know your numbers.
When I take a vacation I just plan it out myself. When I go somewhere I just make a reservation at some hotel or resort, pay for it and have fun. When I leave, that's the end of the transaction. Don't need a timeshare. 😂
Same! That’s my usual course of action. Decided to try it out this time and confirmed I won’t be doing that again lol
Yeah, you’re like me. I’m one of those people that I need to sit down crunch the numbers think about it talk to my financial planner, etc. and they work hard to keep you away from doing any of that. I had to straight up tell them; “I am not an impulse buyer!” It took me a good nine months to research and decide what car I wanted to purchase and the timeshare cost just as much as a car. So a timeshare is not a decision I’m going to make in just a couple of hours.
And this is something that you should impulse buy on. The timeshare presentations are definitely not for us who plan. Thanks for watching.
Were you able to leave the room freely?
Yes, you can walk out of a timeshare presentation, but it could mean forfeiting any perks or offers associated with attending the presentation. It's essential to understand the terms and conditions before attending. So you will have to ask when you are signing up if you are able to do so.
Was good information
Thanks for watching!
*Never ever buy a timeshare* You can rent the same property at a fraction of the price. We have rented 2-3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms for $100 per night. Many of these places are empty because they are rarely full to capacity.
Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely do not do these. Such a waste of time. My time is too precious.
Yeah after that experience I feel like if you can’t go in say no and walkout after 30 minutes, don’t do it. I know some people can. But otherwise, I agree with you it’s such a waste of time and energy!
not all of them are a waste of time. im a golfer and went to a resort but wasnt going to play because the tee time was 235 bucks which wasnt worth it. they saw i was wearing a hat of a known golf brand so they said if i went to a presentation i would get a free round at said course. 3 hours to play a nice resort course for free sign me up. even threw in rental clubs.
Now this is a great deal! Thanks for sharing!