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An idea for presentations....

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davidvel said:
"The show", I love it. It truly is a comedy show. If only they had a 2 drink minimum!
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And they have Kenny Bania as the headliner!
Resale...that's a funny word
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What is with these tuggers?... and what exactly are they tugging?
 
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jont said:
And they have Kenny Bania as the headliner!
Resale...that's a funny word
and
What is with these tuggers?... and what exactly are they tugging?
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A Big Lebowski and Seinfeld fan.....now you're talking. :p
 
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If you want to have fun during your Marriott Presentations, bring along a copy of The Sneeches by Dr Seuss.

As soon as the conversation veers to the "you must have those weeks removed from your file, now you must purchase points by the pile, if you wish to go to the places that you will go, give me your credit card, and on with the show" nonsense, pull out the book and read it to the salesperson.

It really is a good example of the way that Marriott is pitching the program in the worst way. Selling by fear is the lowest form of sliminess. We screwed you in the past, but trust us, give us more money, and all of your problems are solved.

http://riverwoodm.johnston.k12.nc.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=6318350

And the video version
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VohyMXB4FLo

JW McMonkey McBean....
 
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Why go AT ALL? :shrug::shrug::shrug:
 
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mj2vacation said:
If you want to have fun during your Marriott Presentations, bring along a copy of The Sneeches by Dr Seuss.

As soon as the conversation veers to the "you must have those weeks removed from your file, now you must purchase points by the pile, if you wish to go to the places that you will go, give me your credit card, and on with the show" nonsense, pull out the book and read it to the salesperson.

It really is a good example of the way that Marriott is pitching the program in the worst way. Selling by fear is the lowest form of sliminess. We screwed you in the past, but trust us, give us more money, and all of your problems are solved.

http://riverwoodm.johnston.k12.nc.us/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=6318350

And the video version
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VohyMXB4FLo

JW McMonkey McBean....
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That is beautiful and whether you go to the presentations or not you should read this, it sums up Timeshare World and the nonsense the developers try to entice us with, Marriott or otherwise.
 
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Why go? Because...

I am one of those persons who has no problem going to presentations, if the incentive is worth it. My DH hates these with a passion! We don't go often, maybe once every few years or so.

For me, it has been beneficial when I am able to learn new things about the particular resort, or their system or other tips I did not know. When I learn these new things, I come to TUG to post them and share with all.

I know of folks who go to Mexico for 2 or more weeks (lucky Canadians or Europeans or retirees with lots of time.) The first week they go to presentations daily and collect the bounty. In Mexico this can be $200+ per presentation.

The next week they relax and enjoy their vacation, expenses recouped. Sounds like a plan I could do, but no way would I be able to given the fact that DH would go to one at most.

But everyone has different approaches. I like to see what I can learn. But it has to be worth my time, and I have to have the time to spend. If it is only a week vacation, probably not going.

Thanks for sharing the "Sneeches" book. I forgot about that, and it truly does apply! Kudos!
 
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What happened to wearing TUG shirts?
 
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jont said:
they're the best Fasttr....the best!:D
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All of a sudden, I have a craving for some Consommé soup with crumpled crackers!!! Now that could be a meal.
 
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We go to the Marriott presentations for the Marriott Reward points; I've probably accumulated over 100,000 points just from presentations. For me, that's worth it as I'm not traveling for business as much as I used to, so it keeps me in points! Also, I'm an information junkie and I always learn something new whether about timeshare ownership, Marriott or vacationing.
 
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Fasttr said:
A Big Lebowski and Seinfeld fan.....now you're talking. :p
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jont said:
they're the best Fasttr....the best!:D
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Now there is an idea....

Pick your favorite Seinfeld character (not sure how well Big L. would work!). Go to the sales presentation. Remain in character for the entire 90 minutes.

Priceless.

"No timeshare for you!!"

:rofl:
 
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taterhed said:
Now there is an idea....

Pick your favorite Seinfeld character (not sure how well Big L. would work!). Go to the sales presentation. Remain in character for the entire 90 minutes.

Priceless.

"No timeshare for you!!"

:rofl:
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Unless you're Elaine, in which case you'll have to buy up everything they offer before they're discontinued.

"Is it timeshare-worthy?"
 
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SueDonJ said:
Unless you're Elaine, in which case you'll have to buy up everything they offer before they're discontinued.

"Is it timeshare-worthy?"
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Or Kramer, who takes a 2 week timeshare "test drive"
 
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I can picture David Puddy as a TS salesperson.....high 5!
 
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jont said:
I can picture David Puddy as a TS salesperson.....high 5!
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Or J Peterman, as he could, like every good salesperson, tell a ripping good yarn.

And perhaps if you show the Van Buren Boy's secret hand signal, you can get out before 90 minutes. :D
 
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raygo123 said:
Do u think the week of festafist is availab!le

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That would be a Platinum Plus Event Week and would take some Feats of Strength to obtain.

Serenity Now!!!!
 
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Im going to my next presentation as a low talker and wear my puffy shirt.

can you spare some mrp's for an ol' buccaneer? aaarg!
 
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can we call the skim....shrinkage?

I WAS IN THE POOL!
I WAS IN THE POOL!
 
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I think I can sum up the value of this timeshare for you in one word.....Nothing!

Nothing?

Exactly. Nothing!
 
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