Sad Story from One Who Trusted without Checking!

[CinderellaIam]

Tom you are one of the wonderful people who make up the Disney Magic! How wonderful of you to make this offer!

Stacy, I am so sorry that your family will not be making the trip next week, BUT you guys are going to love being there in December...if at all possible it is even more magical. I will be there celebrating my niece's Sweet 16 12/7-12/14...if you're going to be around I would love to meet up with you and treat you and your family to a Mickey Bar!

 

[T.E. Yeary]

You folks are making me blush!

Do you remember the movie "Pay it Forward"? Whenever I've done something really good for someone, it ALWAYS comes back to me.

I told Dani in my PM to him that we've got an exceptional group of caring giving people on this board and I'm truly honored to be the sponsor.

I also hope both victims will pursue whatever action is necessary to stop this type of thing from ever happening again! Jim can probably put them in touch with the right folks to do that. He has helped me in the past when I needed it! ::cop:

Sincerely,
Tom

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

No words.....just

 

[Tine731]

Get me the tissues...STAT!!!

Please pass them to me when you are done.

 

[NARM Forever]

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.

 

[DMKEDM]

NARM Forever: thank you for the thought; it's dear of you...and maybe (I'd vote for it!) it would be appropriate for Stacey & her little ones...but for me, it would be "too much"...so, dear Disney, if you're reading this, please, you don't have to "treat" me to the ultra-luxurious upgrade I thought I'd use those extra points for! Arguably, I was being outrageously self-indulgent to start with! We WILL be at WDW, as planned, despite this monetary loss...we'll just be in more reasonable (and still wonderful) space!

But...if you could work something out for Stacey's little ones during the holiday period (the thought of her young ones seeing WDW all dressed up for the holidays makes me feel all warm and wonderful...WDW at the holidays is the very definition of "magic!")...

Dani

 

[KingOMiami]

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

Way to go Tom!

If the DW and I decide to go the purchase resale route instead of directly through Disney, you will definitely be the person we contact.

Very generous of you to offer your points to these 2 members!

 

[Lewisc]

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 don't think Disney approves of members transferring points in exchange for cash and I doubt Disney approves of a member renting points that are owned by their aunt.

I wouldn't count on Disney doing much. I'm cynical enough to think Disney may actually like it when a few problems like these get publicized. It may deter some people form renting points, both owners and renters.

I want to join others in thanking Tom, for a very generous gesture. The only negative is it sure sounds like the person with the cash isn't going to be making good any time soon. Until Tom's post I was hoping the OP would make good.

 

[NARM Forever]

I wouldn't count on Disney doing much. I'm cynical enough to think Disney may actually like it when a few problems like these get publicized. It may deter some people form renting points, both owners and renters.

OK, Lewisc, you live in the real world Me, on the other hand, I like to dream, often in technicolour

 

[chris1gill]

No words.....just

I agree with ZipaDeeDooDah here.. Of course I would like to add a special thanks to Tom, I think everyone here on the Boards is just in awe

 

[Lewisc]

Tom's generous offer is the kind of action you can only dream about.

OK, Lewisc, you live in the real world Me, on the other hand, I like to dream, often in technicolour

 

[Copper3]

That was very nice of you Tom. Thanks for being the very generous guy you are.

 

[chris1gill]

Tom's generous offer is the kind of action you can only dream about.

I agree Lewisc, just amazing...

 

[3DisneyKids]

I think this is what Disney Magic REALLY is.

My support and referrals will always go to Tom and TSS.

 

[Dina]

Way to go Tom!

If the DW and I decide to go the purchase resale route instead of directly through Disney, you will definitely be the person we contact.

Very generous of you to offer your points to these 2 members!

Second that! When we add on, I hope you don't mind, but I'll be contacting you!! I was going to buy direct through Disney wherever they were offering, but really wanted to get more at SSR-- now I'm definitely buying resale. How generous of you to offer those points to them!

 

[dianeschlicht]

WOW! I'm gone for a day, and look what happens! SO glad you are being so generous, Tom. Hats off to both Tom AND Jim for going above and beyond! Dani, and Stacy, I hope you both keep us posted here once the final outcome of the "situation" with the OP is realized.

 

[jekjones1558]

My prayers are answered. Tom did it! Here's hoping that Stacey's and Dani's next trips are the MOST magical ever!

 

[Sammie]

I have hoped all along that both Dani and Stacey would have happy endings to this.

But I think it is unfair to expect Disney to make any of this right. They are not the bad ones in this.

Rental agreements are private transactions and the good deal that one gets involves risk. Most times the risk is very minimal but in others such as this it is not.

Legally Disney can not get involved and they certainly can't fix the Dreams contest to award it to anyone, regardless of who is deserving.

Tom and Jim's help have been gracious and I am sure Disney does not get any satisfication in the misery that Dani and Stacey have gone through.

Most that work for Disney, especially in management are just as caring as Jim and Tom but legally there is little they can do.

 

[jade1]

What a great thing to read after a sucky day at work! Thanks for the lift Tom!

 

[T.E. Yeary]

I'm sure that most everyone would jump on the $5 offer. The reason the offer was made is because these people had been "victimized" by an individual on our R/T Board. Since my company sponsors the board, I felt it would be a good thing to try and help them recoup their money. They would still have been paying a total of $10 per point because they had given half up-front to make the reservation.

The personal points that I made available to them are our own personal points that my wife uses to take our Grandson to the parks and stay a few days. I told her the story and asked how she would feel if we made these available, being the soft-hearted person that she is, she said of course. I guess what I'm trying to explain to you is we personally were willing to make the sacrifice to help these people who had a sour taste in their mouth from the R/T Boards.

If you want to do something special for your brother and his family, I would suggest that you keep your eyes on the R/T Board and whenever you see the right number of points come up, send a PM and offer them a reduced amount that is something that will fit into the budget. The only other suggestion I have would be to let your brother use your points for a vacation. Believe me, it makes you feel wonderful when you can give others the gift of "MAGIC".

Best wishes,
Tom