Comments on: Awards Verification Center aka Silverleaf Resorts aka – that blue postcard in the mail! http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:49:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mark http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148428 Mark Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:45:46 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148428 Ok. everyone recieved letters, if you want to find out what this is all about read the comments from Fernando, and midianite, they explain it well, this is not exactly a scam but a gimmick to get you to drive down and watch their time share presentation, in return they offer you one of 4 free gifts, they say the least amount you can walk away with is $500.00 in cash, which is true, but, they dont mention, that only 20 people will walk away with the $500.00 in cash, the rest of the 53,099 ppl get the exotic 5 day 4 night getaway, which is worth over $800.00, but they fail to mention that thats just part of the value. the rest of the vacation is up to you to pay for. like airfair its not included, so if you do take this opportunity I hope you have the cash to fly to Hawaii. someone mentioned that they took the trip and ended up paying $900.00 on top of the $806.00 voucher. I guess if you are already planning a trip it may save you hotel acc charges, but they make up for it somewhere else, i promise you! Ok. everyone recieved letters, if you want to find out what this is all about read the comments from Fernando, and midianite, they explain it well, this is not exactly a scam but a gimmick to get you to drive down and watch their time share presentation, in return they offer you one of 4 free gifts, they say the least amount you can walk away with is $500.00 in cash, which is true, but, they dont mention, that only 20 people will walk away with the $500.00 in cash, the rest of the 53,099 ppl get the exotic 5 day 4 night getaway, which is worth over $800.00, but they fail to mention that thats just part of the value. the rest of the vacation is up to you to pay for. like airfair its not included, so if you do take this opportunity I hope you have the cash to fly to Hawaii. someone mentioned that they took the trip and ended up paying $900.00 on top of the $806.00 voucher. I guess if you are already planning a trip it may save you hotel acc charges, but they make up for it somewhere else, i promise you!

]]> By: NLloyd82 http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148341 NLloyd82 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:11:01 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148341 Hmm... I wouldnt call it a "scam"; but it is all for soliciting purposes. When I recieved the card in the mail, I originally brushed it off, but then thought that I would be interested in learning about timeshares. I knew I would have to listen to a sales pitch, and I knew they'd be pushy about it. I didnt expect much for the gifts, because nothing in life is free. However, we went, listened to the salespitch, looked at the property, and were awarded the prizes we were promised in the end. My opinion on the Silverleaf property is that it's not at all for me (too family oriented - I thought the place looked like a summer camp; hardly a vacation spot!) The sales guy was a typical sales guy; everytime I pointed out something I wasnt impressed with, he would try to convince me otherwise; when I declined the offer to become an owner, he got the manager (who was a douchebag) to try and pressure us into buying with a "special" unbeatable deal... and he DID offer us a great price, we just werent at all interested in their property. <br>When it was all said and done, we were given our vouchers for a Caribbean vacation... of course we didn't win the $49,000, but I certainly wasn't expecting to. I'm sure when I book my "free" vacation it will cost me some taxes and fees, but hey, I'm saving money on hotel accommodations. All in all, I would not call it a "scam"; they really just want to try and sell timeshares to anyone they can. My husband and I agreed that it was worth the trip just to learn about how timeshares work; we plan to purchase one in the future, just not through Silverleaf, but that's only because we are not a "family-friendly vacation" type couple... Hmm… I wouldnt call it a “scam”; but it is all for soliciting purposes. When I recieved the card in the mail, I originally brushed it off, but then thought that I would be interested in learning about timeshares. I knew I would have to listen to a sales pitch, and I knew they'd be pushy about it. I didnt expect much for the gifts, because nothing in life is free. However, we went, listened to the salespitch, looked at the property, and were awarded the prizes we were promised in the end. My opinion on the Silverleaf property is that it's not at all for me (too family oriented – I thought the place looked like a summer camp; hardly a vacation spot!) The sales guy was a typical sales guy; everytime I pointed out something I wasnt impressed with, he would try to convince me otherwise; when I declined the offer to become an owner, he got the manager (who was a douchebag) to try and pressure us into buying with a “special” unbeatable deal… and he DID offer us a great price, we just werent at all interested in their property.
When it was all said and done, we were given our vouchers for a Caribbean vacation… of course we didn't win the $49,000, but I certainly wasn't expecting to. I'm sure when I book my “free” vacation it will cost me some taxes and fees, but hey, I'm saving money on hotel accommodations. All in all, I would not call it a “scam”; they really just want to try and sell timeshares to anyone they can. My husband and I agreed that it was worth the trip just to learn about how timeshares work; we plan to purchase one in the future, just not through Silverleaf, but that's only because we are not a “family-friendly vacation” type couple…

]]> By: Scammed http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148334 Scammed Mon, 31 May 2010 03:48:12 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148334 I got my post card saying I won a cruise or trip, a car or money, and other things. It doesn't mention timeshares and says I don't have to purchase anything to claim my prize. The only problem is that when I called to claim my prize they said I didn't win the car or money or trips and when would I like to discuss buying a timeshare. I got all excited for nothing and now I have them calling about timeshares almost everyday. It's extremely annoying. I got my post card saying I won a cruise or trip, a car or money, and other things. It doesn't mention timeshares and says I don't have to purchase anything to claim my prize. The only problem is that when I called to claim my prize they said I didn't win the car or money or trips and when would I like to discuss buying a timeshare. I got all excited for nothing and now I have them calling about timeshares almost everyday. It's extremely annoying.

]]> By: Ms Umba http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148308 Ms Umba Fri, 21 May 2010 07:04:09 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148308 My advice to you: instead of buying something from Silverleaf take a course in English at a local college. My advice to you: instead of buying something from Silverleaf take a course in English at a local college.

]]> By: vishal katal http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148268 vishal katal Wed, 05 May 2010 19:05:24 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148268 sir i get a msg from ur mobi fund that i am awarded with 500,000euro.but i have not get any reply from ur cocacolaclaimcenter 10. sir i get a msg from ur mobi fund that i am awarded with 500,000euro.but i have not get any reply from ur cocacolaclaimcenter 10.

]]> By: Flyness http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148266 Flyness Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:29:07 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148266 I'm not sure why so many people have a problem with this letter. It clearly states it is a solicitation and if you're half literate, you can safely assume that:<br>-they want your money, first (As with any business)<br>-you probably wont win anything significant, and<br>-you'll have to pay taxes on the getaway trip<br><br>All that said, it STILL sounds like a great deal. I've done a few of these timeshare giveaways and I'll keep doing them...I love travelling an have no qualms about saying "no." Just say no during the presentation and enjoy your ALMOST free getaway. What's the problem? I'm not sure why so many people have a problem with this letter. It clearly states it is a solicitation and if you're half literate, you can safely assume that:
-they want your money, first (As with any business)
-you probably wont win anything significant, and
-you'll have to pay taxes on the getaway trip

All that said, it STILL sounds like a great deal. I've done a few of these timeshare giveaways and I'll keep doing them…I love travelling an have no qualms about saying “no.” Just say no during the presentation and enjoy your ALMOST free getaway. What's the problem?

]]> By: robertrios http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148235 robertrios Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:11:40 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148235 Silverleafclub? Buyers beware!!!They will promise ANYTHING as long as they can make a sale.When you mention the promise a month after you buy the week,they never promised anything.Again,buyers beware Silverleafclub? Buyers beware!!!They will promise ANYTHING as long as they can make a sale.When you mention the promise a month after you buy the week,they never promised anything.Again,buyers beware

]]> By: DON'T DO IT... I WENT TODAY http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148202 DON'T DO IT... I WENT TODAY Sat, 10 Apr 2010 05:20:06 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148202 4/9/10... DON'T DO IT!!!! I went today and the sales people are good... Basically you purchase a time share that allows you 1 week out of every year at one of their locations. The time share cost $15,500 and you have to put 25% down that day which is around $4000 and then you pay $478 a month for 36 months.... The cost doesn't end there. After the 36 months your responsible for about $65 a month in maintance fees... So, after your 25% down, $478 month payments for 36 months, your still looking at close to spending $800 a year forever just to keep your timeshare. OKAY NOW LETS TALK ABOUT THESE GIFTS THEY GIVE YOU... WHICH IS A BUNCH OF B-S. I did get a $40 gift card (american express) but it was not worth the 3+ hours I spent there. I also a trip for two which only includes the hotel stay at my choice of Jamica, Aruba, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico... This doesn't include airfare, taxes, meals, etc... I also got a cruise for two... but I would still have to pay $179 per person to take that cruise because it doesn't cover the taxes and you have to purchase all of your drinks. This was a big waste of time. The sales guy asked me how would I like to take care of the 25% down payment today... I WAS LIKE UMMMMMMM... DON'T YOU THINK $4000 IS A LOT TO BE ASKING OF ME WHEN THERE WAS NO MENTION PRIOR TO THE MEETING THAT I WOULD BE EXPECTED TO DISH OUT $4000 4/9/10… DON'T DO IT!!!! I went today and the sales people are good… Basically you purchase a time share that allows you 1 week out of every year at one of their locations. The time share cost $15,500 and you have to put 25% down that day which is around $4000 and then you pay $478 a month for 36 months…. The cost doesn't end there. After the 36 months your responsible for about $65 a month in maintance fees… So, after your 25% down, $478 month payments for 36 months, your still looking at close to spending $800 a year forever just to keep your timeshare. OKAY NOW LETS TALK ABOUT THESE GIFTS THEY GIVE YOU… WHICH IS A BUNCH OF B-S. I did get a $40 gift card (american express) but it was not worth the 3+ hours I spent there. I also a trip for two which only includes the hotel stay at my choice of Jamica, Aruba, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico… This doesn't include airfare, taxes, meals, etc… I also got a cruise for two… but I would still have to pay $179 per person to take that cruise because it doesn't cover the taxes and you have to purchase all of your drinks. This was a big waste of time. The sales guy asked me how would I like to take care of the 25% down payment today… I WAS LIKE UMMMMMMM… DON'T YOU THINK $4000 IS A LOT TO BE ASKING OF ME WHEN THERE WAS NO MENTION PRIOR TO THE MEETING THAT I WOULD BE EXPECTED TO DISH OUT $4000

]]> By: robertrios http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-12/#comment-148188 robertrios Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:23:57 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148188 I can tell you that you are wrong.They don''t do what they promise.To get me to buy the week they promised,four times in the same meeting,that I would get a call to an update meeting every month to help me pay for the week.I never got a call to any meetings.They also "forgot" to mention that that week could only be used at The Villages.I found out that two months later,and only because they wanted me to upgrade,therefore spend additional money.Had they mention this the first time I would not have purchased it since it is so far from my home in New York state.There are other minor infractions on their part,and I am sorry I ever got into this timeshare business.Sorry to disappoint you. I can tell you that you are wrong.They don''t do what they promise.To get me to buy the week they promised,four times in the same meeting,that I would get a call to an update meeting every month to help me pay for the week.I never got a call to any meetings.They also “forgot” to mention that that week could only be used at The Villages.I found out that two months later,and only because they wanted me to upgrade,therefore spend additional money.Had they mention this the first time I would not have purchased it since it is so far from my home in New York state.There are other minor infractions on their part,and I am sorry I ever got into this timeshare business.Sorry to disappoint you.

]]> By: aggravated74 http://pintmaster.com/20051129/awards-verification-center/comment-page-11/#comment-148182 aggravated74 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:00:52 +0000 http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/?p=96#comment-148182 Uhm yea...I just called the infamous "AVC Claim Center" and told them where to go. I have had it with these "promotions". Where do I go to complain about them? Uhm yea…I just called the infamous “AVC Claim Center” and told them where to go. I have had it with these “promotions”. Where do I go to complain about them?

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