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My VIDANTA Nuevo Vallarta presentation story

NiteMaire

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The biggest irritation to me is that they said the presentation part would be 60 minutes, and it was about 2 hours (of course after breakfast, and before the pass around). The funny thing is, most presentations in the US say either 90 or 120 minutes.
It's possible to do it in less than 90 minutes. During our 4th, yes 4th, presentation with them we were out in 84 minutes (including the pass around). We kept reminding them we were required to be there for only 60 minutes. Clearly we failed at keeping it to 60, but it's the best we were able to do.
 

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It's possible to do it in less than 90 minutes. During our 4th, yes 4th, presentation with them we were out in 84 minutes (including the pass around). We kept reminding them we were required to be there for only 60 minutes. Clearly we failed at keeping it to 60, but it's the best we were able to do.
I actually went in thinking I would walk out after 60 minutes, even if it meant passing up the gifts. They did a really good job of making it feel like it was about to be over (over and over). Now that I know better, I'd just set the alarm for 60 minutes and go.
 

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2 years ago, we did it in 52 minutes. After we said "no" to the check in lady multiple times, she finally made us an offer we couldn't refuse. No breakfast, and 45 minutes total. Upgrade to GM, $150 credit, black card, and 10% off. I took the bait.

We went to our appointment, and were met by an older English-accented salesman. Of course, he wasn't in sales, more customer service, blah, blah, blah. We watched the little Vidanta video, he took us through a couple of GL units (we're MP level), and then started in on the pitch.

We were armed to the teeth with information, and ready to call up my contract on the phone if needed. I kept correcting him when he said something different about our contract (commission fee to Vidanta on sales, golf privileges, senior certificates, etc.)

He got to the point to show us we already had $74,000 in equity with Vidanta, and I smirked. I offered our friend the opportunity to buy our unit at 1/2 price. Too bad it's illegal for him to buy owner units. :) I then said, "You and I both know I have $0 in equity, and that it would likely cost me a few thousand to get rid of my unit. We have eight years left on our 25 year contract (bought in 2002). We'll use it 8 more times, and then we'll rent from an owner if we want to come back.

His reply was "it sounds as if this program isn't for you". He then said he'd clear up our paperwork, and we'd be on our way. This is when I knew the next level up would appear. Low and behold, 3 minutes later, our British friend has our certificates, shakes hands, and wishes us a pleasant vacation. I couldn't believe it! Out in 52 minutes.
 

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2 years ago,....His reply was "it sounds as if this program isn't for you" He then said he'd clear up our paperwork, and we'd be on our way.
This is when I knew the next level up would appear.
Low and behold, 3 minutes later, our British friend has our certificates, shakes hands, and wishes us a pleasant vacation. I couldn't believe it! Out in 52 minutes.
Next level up must have been busy - closing a deal.

We did a Feb 2020 presentation. Nice enjoyable sales rep. knowledgeable/ Vidanta background in other depts. before moving to sales.

We did get 5 minutes of his sales mgr & spent the time complimenting our rep. while continuing to say that we were not planning to upgrade from our Mayan Palace contract.

- then we were past off to the nice lady whose job is to get us to sign off. Of course her real job is to outline all the extra weeks we are declining and get us to reconsider.

added- as owners we did not get the additional hand off to the exit package crew -
a benefit of ownership.


As presentations go - it was an “enjoyable one”. We did get 50 % of the resort fee - 2 massages - 10% off meals.
We were at the MP-PV Marina for 2 weeks - our registered week in a 1 bedroom and an RCI week in a 2 bedroom
Our sons joined us for most of the 2 bedroom week.
 
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