Sad Story from One Who Trusted without Checking!

[Chuck S]

A reminder...asking for reduced rate/donated points is not allowed on the DVC boards. Tom & his wife made the very generous offer of their own free will without being asked to do so by anyone on the DIS.

 

[Kellyscrapbooks]

Has there been any update on this? I am asking in resposne to this because in the initial post the OP stated that the person was in NY. I looked at the date on this post and realized it was the day that the HUGE HUGE HUGE storm hit my area of NY. I only regained power yesteday, we had no phones, no electricity etc. I did not read through this whole thread yet, but I'm hoping this turns out to be the situation!

 

[Kellyscrapbooks]

Well in reading more it appears that the storm that hit me wasn't the cause. I hope it's been resolved anyways!

 

[drakethib]

OK, I can't stand anymore of this. This board has been really good to me and our organization so I am going to make this offer:

I currently have 224 pts available for use. I will be happy to make them available to the 2 people who were left out in the cold. You can have these points for $5 per point. Since you've already put up half of the money, then you can use your remainder for these and go on that "MAGICAL" vacation. If these are not enough points for the 2 victims, I should have some more coming in the next week or so.

Please PM me and I will give you my home phone # so we can do the deal. You will NOT have to go to Western Union! You can send me a personal check after I make your reservations.

Happy "magical" vacationing,
Tom

Holy cow Tom !!!!!!!!!

That is one of the coolest things I have seen.

Ok guys, this thread should be linked to anyone who has any questions about buying from TTS !!!!

 

[Disney Hot Mama]

I have only used TSS once but this would make me use them again in a heartbeat........ Thank you Tom for helping restore some magic in this situation.....

 

[DMKEDM]

Just so everyone knows: both Stacey and I have both publicly and privately thanked Tom, and we are both moved and touched by his generosity--as we are moved and touched by the incredible support and sympathy we're both getting here. But neither of us is looking to be compensated by anyone other than the person who took our money.

I "love" Tom for his generosity, but will not (and have so told him) take him up on it. My undestanding is that Stacey feels the same way.

I think you-all wanting (and some actually offering) to make this all go away by making up for what was taken from us is wondrous. As magical in and of itself as a Disney vacation. But honestly, I don't need anything more than what you're so generously giving me: moral support, sympathy, and reinforcement that I'm behaving "the right way"...

To the poster who asked if there's an update: the answer is "not yet." I still haven't gotten my money back. I'm still (somewhat) hopeful that maybe I will. I'll let Stacey add her own update--but last I heard, she felt the same way.

Again, thank you to everyone on this "monstrously long" thread! I simply can't believe all the goodness and wonderfulness in the people on this board. It's amazing, and heart-warming, and makes me even gladder than I was (and I was pretty darn glad!) to be a DVC owner and a member of this cyber-community!

Dani

 

[Kellyscrapbooks]

Wow... I'm so sorry to the OP and to Stacey for the horrible nightmare that they are dealing with. My heart broke to read this thread (and it took a while!) I hope it resolves favorably and quickly
My faith in humankind was seriously restored at the same time, what wonderful people reside here on the DIS! Tom that was an incredible offer! I'm all teary!

 

[SleepyatDVC]

Just finished reading this post from #1.

All I can think is that when something really bad happens it can bring up the best in people. The reactions of Dani and Stacy and Tom and others here really show the good in humanity and shows their real character.

I am especially impressed with Dani's reaction with the whole situation in that while "venting" about all the frustrations she has gone through, she has always tried to give the rentee some benefit of the doubt by hoping that the she will ultimately overcome whatever is hampering her and make good on her promises.

Dani's attitude about the whole matter is refreshing. It has never been about "bashing" anyone but always about warning others to be more careful and hoping that someone can be a better person than others think they will be.

Here's hoping that things get resolved to everyone's satisfaction. That that the lesson learned from this whole fiasco is that we all need to be aware of our personal responsibility in any rental transaction, to proceed with caution, and that while there are people out there who may be very inconsiderate, there are MANY caring ones out there also.

I totally agree with a previous poster that said she would pray for the rentee also - that her financial and other situations will improve so that she could fulfill her obligations to both Dani and Stacy.

OT - It reminded in of a situation with my Mom and a tenant she had from H*LL. The tenant was an older lady who stayed home all day and liked nothing better than to call us 3 to 6 times EACH and EVERY day to complain about this and that. We had to take each call because otherwise she would call the dept. of housing to file a formal complaint with the city which would result in inspections and if nothing else paperwork and additional headaches. She was a real pain.

I would see my Mom disappear into a room for a long while whenever it got too much for her. I thought she was taking a nap or something 'cause she had headache. I took a peek in the room one time and found her on her knees praying! I asked her later what she was praying for. I never would have imagined her response. She told me that she would pray for this problem tenant each and every day that something wonderful happens to her, that she would become so happy that she wouldn't be so miserable and try to take it out on us, and that she would win the lottery that she could finally move to a luxury building on Fifth Ave so that everything would to her satisfaction!!!

A few months later we get a call from the tenant telling her that a close friend of hers had died and left her a sizable inheritance so she was buying a condo in upstate NY and would be moving out. I couldn't stop looking at my Mom with awe. The tenant knew that we would be happy to hear she was moving. My Mom was so overjoyed at the news that she took the tenant out to a really nice dinner celebration.

While she lived here, our relationship with her was very rocky - she could get extremely verbally abusive - but after she moved our relationship with her was very reconcilatory. For many years afterwards, we would get Christmas cards every year from this tenant.


Again I hope things work out for everyone, even the pp.

 

[JandD Mom]

Dani and Stacey, you are both wonderful. As bad as this "event" is for you, you are not looking for something from anyone. Too often you read of someone who saw an ant in their room or something, and they are offended they didn't get a free night from disney. You have been given a very good offer from Tom, but you are truly not looking for anything from anyone. I admire both of you!

Jim, you are terrific for the time and effort you are putting into helping these folks who were wronged. Bravo!

Tom, as I have told you many times, you are a true gentleman and a terrific person. You will certainly get my business any time I try to add on (and any referrals).

Just goes to show you, sometimes a lot of good comes out of a bad situation.

 

[2Princes2Princesses]

I haven't gotten through the whole thread yet either, but I was hopeful that the storm here was the problem. We just got our power and internet back today and my exes cell died and he was unreachable until today, also. But I see Kelly thought that too, and that was not the case.

I am so sorry to hear this happened to anyone. What a rotten thing to do to someone.

Tom, you are a very generous and good hearted guy. We are lucky to have you around on these boards.

We NYers aren't all bad. I swear!!!

 

[offtheice]

I hear that Disney actually watches these boards.

Wouldn't it be lovely if they did something for Stacey and Dani a part of their year of a million dreams. Think what magic that would create for all of us who are watching this thread as well. We'd Disney even more.

i hope people in need get that spot..

 

[wdwfan1]

Tom, you are the best. I am glad I bought from The Timeshare Store!

 

[kidsister]

Tom, your generousity made me tear up! You are a wonderful example of Disney spirit!

I do hope that these ladies get reimbursed by the person who stiffed them, and that they have a wonderful vacation at the World.

 

[Phil Harris]

Have been reading this thread for a while, and have a different suggestion to make which would allow everyone to 'do their bit'. What if we all gave $2 or so to Stacey to allow her to book her holiday without any addition worry.

Then, (hopefully) when her money is refunded, she gives the money that everyone has donated to charity (someone like Make a Wish would seem appropriate) so it is more of a loan than a gift, and a charity will benefit in the end?

I would be happy to co-ordinate, but being in the UK the exchange charges would probably make a mockery of it - what does everyone think, and would someone in the US like to co-ordinate?

 

[DMKEDM]

Just checked Western Union...still no money sent back to me.

An important request: Please please please PLEASE don't think you-all "need to" or even "should" make up this monetary loss for me. It is the responsibility of the person who took my money, not yours...I love you all for offering and for caring and I'm more grateful than I can adequately express for the tremendous support you're offering to me...but I cannot and will not take money or points (I'll take all the "love and affection"--and pixie dust--you want to send, tho--smile a happy smile)...

Phil Harris...looks like there are wonderful people in the UK just like in the US...your offer is so generous...and of course since it's to Stacey and her little ones I can't and won't answer "for her"...but I thank you for your thought...

My bottom line: I do want my money back, but I want it back from the person who took it from me. There's no reason why anyone else should incur any level of loss from this.

Thank you again and again and again...you-all are the Disney magic in one of its most wonderful forms. Thank you.

 

[DMKEDM]

Can't figure out how to edit (it's early in the morning--grin)...

But I reread (after I posted, unfortunately) and see that I said "I cannot and will not take money or points"...that should be edited to read "I cannot and will not take money or points from anyone but the person(s) responsible--"

Thanks...

 

[RachelTori]

Dani, any of your posts should have an icon in the bottom right that says "Edit". Click on that and you can edit any of your posts as you see fit.




We're still hoping this has a happy ending for you, Stacy, and the PP.

 

[OceanAnnie]

Dani, you and Stacey have shown a lot of grace during this ordeal. While it's been wonderful to see all of the generous, big hearted people on the DIS --- the original problem is still the same.

I've stated a few times I hope it gets resolved. I sincerely do. Unfortunately, it boils down to more than hoping. It requires a deliberate act on the PP's part. Just as it was a deliberate act to take the money from both of you. She should communicate with you both and have a plan to make things right. She should turn this thing around. No matter how bad things are/were for her, doing something like this will only make it worse.

Good luck to you both. I'm hoping the PP will have a conscious and put herself in yours and Stacey's shoes.
I'm hoping for positive action on her part.

 

[InstImpres]

So sorry to DMKEDM, I can join you in the too trusting group of DISboarders bit in the opposite way. I rented to a disboard member who experienced hard times. After paying my 50% deposit, she asked for an extension to pay off over 8 months. This would have her paying AFTER she returned. Foolish me, didn't want to take this away from her children so I allowed it. Needless to say I was burned...now I have to file small claims court forms since the payments from July & August still isn't recieved. To the OP, don't think because your PM isn't read she isn't active. My renter won't open my PM but is posting on the boards still

Good luck

 

[wdwstar]

InstImpres That is so awful, i am sorry that a renter took an advantage of your kindness for the goodness of her children .

pixie dust to you