Hilton Parc Soleil - Good deal or did I blow it?

[Skubygurl]

Well.... If you decide to go through with the offer, you can always do a little acting to move the 2 hour tour along quicker.

First, whisper to your husband (but loud enough the salesperson can here) "Wow - this place is great - do you think we could still do it even with our bankruptcy hearing next month."

If that doesn't deter them, move along to discussing how much Cousin Vito is gonna love this place when he gets out of Prison in 2014.

Just a thought....

I Like this!!!!!!!

 

[Music City Mama]

Well.... If you decide to go through with the offer, you can always do a little acting to move the 2 hour tour along quicker.

First, whisper to your husband (but loud enough the salesperson can here) "Wow - this place is great - do you think we could still do it even with our bankruptcy hearing next month."

If that doesn't deter them, move along to discussing how much Cousin Vito is gonna love this place when he gets out of Prison in 2014.

Just a thought....

LMAO!

IN case anyone reads through this post curious..we also booked this deal.

DH doesnt buy into any kind of deals (extended warranties etc) so I was floored when I heard him accept this deal -if it meant he was agreeing to take our kids to WDW I was all for it!

We got 3 nights for $199 -they did try to charge us more. We made a down pmt and they called to have us book our rooms shortly after. I said we needed more time to decide when to go. When they called again I was ready with dates and he tried to charge me too much and asked if I was the one who first agreed to the deal. Luckily I knew what the "deal" was supposed to be and got DH on the phone to handle the dispute.

DH insisted they extend the deal past 12/31/10 so we could go in 2/2011 (trip is booked) so its possible your letter was wrong but you could have had the dates changed.

We are not looking forward to the presentation but DH said he would go alone and I'll stay with the kids at the pool. He is an attorney by trade and is very good at saying no and arguing his point.
In Mexico at the timeshare we stayed at they would call us every morning really early and I would just answer the phone and before they said anything I would yell...NO Gracias!

Just so you know, if you're married, both of you must attend. They not only told me this on the phone, but it's in the contract/guidelines listed on the back of the paperwork you'll receive. I don't believe this is Hilton Grand Vacations specific, but rather required with all timeshare presentations pursuant to state law.

 

[Detailor]

Just so you know, if you're married, both of you must attend. They not only told me this on the phone, but it's in the contract/guidelines listed on the back of the paperwork you'll receive. I don't believe this is Hilton Grand Vacations specific, but rather required with all timeshare presentations pursuant to state law.

Right, both of a married couple are required for all such timeshare presentations. However, I've had conversation with a Marriott representative about this type of offer and he mentioned that if one party had written power of attorney granted by his/her spouse for the purpose of authorizing them to purchase timeshare points (or a week), if they so chose, then that would be acceptable. I don't recall if the POA had to be notarized but I wouldn't be surprised.

Skubygurl: It might be worth determining if that would be acceptable to HGVC before you get there and just don't show up for the presentation. I believe that if no such arrangements are made and one spouse doesn't show up then HGVC will have the right to charge you the full rack rate for your villa - recourse for breaking the contract will be outlined in the documentation.

Dick Taylor

 

[jeff968]

LMAO!
Just so you know, if you're married, both of you must attend. They not only told me this on the phone, but it's in the contract/guidelines listed on the back of the paperwork you'll receive. I don't believe this is Hilton Grand Vacations specific, but rather required with all timeshare presentations pursuant to state law.

Very true, but you should also know that they usually provide child care for the kids while you do your tour. The rooms have all kinds of toys and video games and they'll feed the kids as well until you are done.