Skyauction.com

[tdelaure]

Can anyone who has used skyauction.com give me some feedback please? I'm thinking of giving it a try, but would like to know what others think. Thanks!

 

[Gumshoe]

Used it last year, bid for two one week stints at Orange Lake, went like dream, no problems whatsoever.
If you win the auction they email you a booking number with some details and when you land at the resort you show the booking number and hey presto you get your room, its as simple as that.

regards Gumshoe

 

[Kevs mom]

It seems to be a great deal like Gumshoe said, I too bid on Skyauction last March and will be staying at Orange Lake January 25 - February 1st on the recommendation from my parents who won a bid for Orange Lake at Skyauction as well and went last year, they too had no problems with it!

 

[A Mickeyfan]

A trip in June & stayed at Westgate Villa's. Got a 2 bedroom & it went very smoothly.....no problems what so ever. I will use it again.....

 

[alvernon90]

Skyauction.com is a fantastic business. They bend over backwards to make sure you get what you need. I have used them several times, for trip across country, to Europe, and to WDW, and I've been more than satisfied every time, both with service and price.

I am convinced that there is no better way to visit Orlando than to get a timeshare week from Skyauction.com. You can win the Ready Set Go auctions for roughly $250 total, and get a week in a two-bedroom condo at a beautiful resort like Orange Lake. That's the equivalent of a pre-tax rate of about $30 per night, or about one-third what it costs to stay in a tiny motel room at the All Stars.

One warning: once you start using Skyauction, you'll spend hours looking at all of the unbelievable deals you can get on dream vacations and curse the fact that you can't get more time off work!

 

[jessiesue]

I've used Sky Auction 3 times and never had a problem. I love the idea of getting a 2 or 3 bedroom for less than a hotel stay. We can make more trips this way!

 

[CPM]

I used Skyauction for the first time in Nov. I couldn't believe the deal I got. I still thought something would be wrong when I checked in. It was perfect, a beautiful one bedroom at Cypress Point GV for $242.00 total for the week! I will use them again for sure.

 

[jcanary]

Has anyone bid on the airline tickets? I was just wondering if you could choose the time, etc or if they were preset. Has anyone gotten a bid for one of these condos and not stayed the whole week? I am just looking for one for 4 nights near SeaWorld. It really looks interesting.
thanks

 

[alvernon90]

I've bought airline tickets twice from them. You're not as likely to get the amazing deals that you'll get on hotels or package vacations, but you can still find some good prices, especially if you're looking for tickets during a peak travel time.

Unlike Priceline, if they cannot find tickets that suit your needs, you are under no obligation to pay. They ask you to send alternative travel arrangements to make it more likely they can help you, but if you want you can pick the specific flight numbers on specific days (as long as they fit the parameters stated in the auction, which are frequently restrictive on travel days, travel dates, and locations). If they can't give you what you ask for, the auction is cancelled, no harm no foul.

The great thing about Skyauction is their pro-customer attitude. They don't require a secret minimum price the way Priceline, Hotwire, and other discounters do. If you win an auction for a price so low it's practically criminal, they don't tell you to go away, they are happy for you. They get their minimum price with the "service fees" they charge; beyond that, they're glad to give it to you for a dollar.

Can you tell I love Skyauction?

 

[pstepka]

Wow...it seems too good to be true? Does one normally save THAT much using skyauction? I'm staying on-site (rented points from a DVC member so I'm getting a great deal at the BCV), but need a hotel for our last night. I'd much rather get a suite somewhere than a hotel room, but didn't want to pay 150.00 for one night seeing as we're getting up and leaving the following morning.

Pam

 

[Wendy]

I've had great luck with SkyAuction, although I haven't used them in Orlando. Their customer service is the best!!! When the week I wanted wasn't available, they continued to check availability for me at least once a week until I got what I wanted. Their customer service reps were always friendly, fast, and efficient.

Pstepka, most of their auctions are for week long stays, not for single nights. You may not get as good a deal if you're looking for just one night through SkyAuction.

 

[pstepka]

Thanks for the info.

Pam

 

[f-LORI-da]

When it says:

Departure date: by January 18

Does that mean your travel must be complete by January 18, or just that you must depart by 1/18, but may return after 1/18?

TIA to all you skyauction pros for any insight

 

[crazyme5kids]

I have another question. When it says that 1 is avalible, is that strictly it? For example, we are a family of seven, so we always need at least two rooms. If I did bid on one room, and won the bid, could I get another room at that price, or add a room at the regular price? When they say two avalible they mean two rooms,correct? How would I bid on those two rooms? Sorry for my stupid question, I am just intimidated by the whole bidding process, and because we are a big family I am nervous about bidding and not having the right amount of rooms.

 

[Kevs mom]

The way I understand it is that if it says only "1" available that means you can only bid on and win "1". You need to keep checking and find an auction where they have "2" or more or available then you can bid on "2". Good Luck

 

[BedKnobbery2]

I haven't yet used skyauction, but i was curious about their travel dates. They seem to indicate that if you get a place for, say, January 18-25, you MUST arrive on the 18, and you MUST depart on the 25. I'm wondering if they allow late check-in....like 1 or 2 days later, as long as you depart by the date specified? Or will they cancel the ressie if you don't show up on the first day specified (of course, assuming that if you are planning to be late, you let the hotel know).

Hope this question makes sense. suffering from a terrible headache right now, so my logic may be a bit skewed. LOL

BK

 

[CPM]

The last time when i used Sky auction, I ahowed up on the first day but did leave earlier. I'm sure it doesn't matter when you arrive, just let them know.