RL says this technique is common and dishonest
Westgate Timeshare Resort Issues



Date of Incident: 12/17/2002

I had never heard of these people before until my friend mentioned he bought a timeshare from them. I actually work for a company like this. I am not a sales person but my company offers a travel service and promises all these discounts. I can tell you with a 99% degree of certainty that all of the 12,000 members we have were blatantly ripped off. So it's my job to service all these people once they've been lied to and had their money stolen. In return they get nothing. My bosses are crooks so don't hate the salespeople because shit rolls downhill.

The salespeople really, really believe they are offering you a great deal because the owners say it is so. In fact they are probably brainwashed into thinking they are offering such an incredible deal than when you refuse to accept they think you must be stupid. I have salespeople call me to try to get the incredible deals they promise to members for themselves and they are ALWAYS shocked to find out none of what they sell is true.

Westgate Resorts would only benefit people with tons of money and all the time in the world to travel. I'm glad you are getting the word out. Lots of people are aware of this but can't resist the free week staying somewhere. But the pressure is so intense that I would rather advise people not to go at all.


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