Thinking about DVC - Question about the tour

[Devil_Dog99]

I am thinking of signing up for the tour/sales/pitch whatever they call it for my next trip in December. I have heard that the experience is not a hard sell but is it really?? I am nowhere ready to make that type of committment now, but I want to check it out (and also look for something new to do). I don't want to feel like I am being pressured. I am sure that what I have heard is accurate, I would just like some other opinions from fellow DIS-ers.

TIA!!!!

 

[DukeStreetKing]

We took the tour back in 2004 and the only thing that could be considered pressure was having to make up our minds to buy within 3 business days in order to receive the current discount. Other than that our guide, Hassan, was very laid back and easy going. He presented the information, showed us what the rooms look like and then let us make up our minds. You should be under no pressure whatsoever.

 

[coasterbob]

I am thinking of signing up for the tour/sales/pitch whatever they call it for my next trip in December. I have heard that the experience is not a hard sell but is it really?? I am nowhere ready to make that type of committment now, but I want to check it out (and also look for something new to do). I don't want to feel like I am being pressured. I am sure that what I have heard is accurate, I would just like some other opinions from fellow DIS-ers.

TIA!!!!

The only pressure you will have is deciding what flavor ice cream you want at the end of the tour.......... It was extremely low-keyed for us, and we enjoyed it very much. Have fun! Bob

 

[JimMIA]

I took the tour in Feb '05, and I was in exactly the same situation you are in. I told my guide that I was not ready to buy, only there for an initial fact-finding mission. She was very nice, there was no pressure whatsoever, and the tour was very enjoyable. I ended up buying resale, but later bought an add-on direct from her.

She did not give me a "3-days or else" deadline, because no such deadline was in effect. The prices which were in effect were only good until the end of that month, but she told me the next promotion would probably be the same or very similar.

However, sometimes they DO have a 3-day special. If they tell you that, it's a real incentive, and you won't get it if you delay your decision. In the long run, it's much more important to thoroughly research everything and be sure before buying. If you miss one promotion, there will be others, and the overall cost won't vary much.

One thing I would do is allocate enough time. My tour took two hours, and many take longer than that. Don't think you're going to go there, look around for 30 minutes, ask a few questions, and then leave. Take your time; it's one of the best opportunities you'll have to ask questions.

 

[Devil_Dog99]

Thank you both for your replies!! Much appreciated!!!!