Help...how do I avoid Sales Presentation

[DRIless]

Since they didn't keep their commitment last time, simply tell them that Wyndham lied to you last time and didn't give you what they promised. So you're not attending anything based on Wyndham promises.

Just say NO is even much simpler.

 

[DRIless]

The parking pass guy at Governor’s Green keep pushing me to agree to an “update”. I finally looked him straight in the eye and told him that I’d been up since 2:30 that morning so I could catch my early flight. It was now 5 in the afternoon - did he REALLY want to pursue the topic? I got my parking pass and unplugged the phone as soon as i got in the unit.

My favorite was the one who commented that they had my landline number but didn’t seem to have my cell number...and waited... i just smiled at him and said “No you don’t, do you?” He got the point.

Just say NO is even much simpler.

 

[geist1223]

Just say NO is even much simpler.

But not as fun.

 

[DRIless]

But not as fun.

Of course, everyone has a different sense of humor. You probably like those incessant telemarketer calls from what used to be PCCs.

 

[vacationhopeful]

Just have your spouse go do something else while you check in. And say your son will be checking in later ... Joe, Jr. BUT husband is NOT with you on this trip. Should get you off the hook, have "Joe" as a guest name. And try not to walk thru the lobby with husband on the same shift as when you checkin with "Joe, Jr".

 

[spackler]

I'll say "my wife isn't with me on this trip", although she's standing right next to me. Shuts 'em up quick.

 

[MaryBella7]

Just say NO is even much simpler.

You would think. Inevitably, I have to get rude,which I hate. They never accept my simple no even after I say it multiple times.

 

[DRIless]

I'll say "my wife isn't with me on this trip", although she's standing right next to me. Shuts 'em up quick.

Just say NO is even much simpler and honest.

 

[spackler]

Just say NO is even much simpler and honest.

Yes, you've written that about half a dozen times on here already. No need to keep spamming the thread.

"No" rarely works, at least not the first time you say it. If they ignore my initial answer, my follow-up responses will probably be less than truthful. They don't deserve my respect.

Besides, I shouldn't even have to say "no" once, as being treated like a sales prospect at the end of a (usually) long travel day is never appreciated.

 

[Silverdollar]

Yes, you've written that about half a dozen times on here already. No need to keep spamming the thread.

"No" rarely works, at least not the first time you say it. If they ignore my initial answer, my follow-up responses will probably be less than truthful. They don't deserve my respect.

Besides, I shouldn't even have to say "no" once, as being treated like a sales prospect at the end of a (usually) long travel day is never appreciated.

Avoid sales presentations by going to Fairfield Plantation (just west of ATL). I come here 3-4 times a year (because of its close proximity to where I live) and they have never asked me to attend a sales presentation. I am at FP now and they didn't ask me this time either. They just handed me my check-in packet (as usual) and I'm good to go. Maybe that's why I keep coming here. There is no pressure to attend a sales presentation!

 

[grab]

My new one is going to be:
“I would love to come to the presentation for the free gift (if worth it) but so you know I only buy from eBay at 99% off or Corporate Sales with lots of bonuses thrown in.”

 

[OutSkiing]

After we moved to Florida for my husband to take a new job he didn't have nearly the vacation time he used to have. I started going to Orlando and Vegas by myself. After the second time I got in late and forgot to go down to get my parking pass the next day I figured out that no one checked and I didn't need to subject myself to that. Like you said you give them the information about your vehicle when you check in. You may not have a choice if the resort requires a key card for the parking garage but if it is late at night the front desk will have to give you a key to the parking garage. A couple of times when there was a big line to get the parking garage card we asked the front desk to just give us one because we absolutely weren't doing an update and they did. If you are really worried about having a parking pass just save an old one in your glove compartment to throw on the dash. We don't even bother with that anymore.

The first time my husband was with me after I figured out I didn't need to bother with the parking pass people I forgot to tell him beforehand about it. He headed over to the desk for the parking pass and I'm grabbing his arm telling him to just go to the elevators. He tells them he will be right back down figuring something is wrong with me and I need to get to our unit quickly. Under my breath I tell him no you won't be back down and he's looking at me like I've lost my mind. When we finally get to our unit I explain that I haven't been getting them and tell him you don't even need them because no one checks. The man is stubborn and insisted he was going down to get one because he still thinks we need one and says they will just keep calling anyhow. I unplugged the phone which I also forgot to tell him I learned to do and told him everyone has our cell phone numbers so wouldn't be calling the resort anyhow and asked if he is going to listen to me and be happy now. The next few times we stayed at the resorts he would get a big smile on his face like he knew a secret other people didn't know when we would walk right past the parking pass people.

Although when we stay at a resort in an area we haven't been to before I still go to the desk because I want the information packet. Most resorts have good packets put together and we've used a few of the restaurant discount cards they've given us.

We'll have to try that.

For many visits, even though we have gotten the parking pass I seem to forget to put it on .. moving suitcases / groceries / etc. I end up leaving the pass in a packet on the counter. Other times I'm not a fan of it blocking my vision dangling from the mirror so I take it off and forget to put it back on. Further evidence that the parking pass is not needed.

Bob