Tink10
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BCV23, in all due respect, the reasons that you listed are precisely why the Best Rate program is a good thing....
It levels the playing field tremendously.....Everyone has an equal shot. All AP holders can check rates at any time which gives each AP holder that much more of an opportunity to get the room that they really want.
I regularly check Best rates for people on the Codes Board because it's easy and it's helping someone. I'm not taking up any CM's time & I'm not booking a rooms for them, so what's the harm in looking? In fact, if those people do end up buying AP's and end up booking best rate, then that's great! The more people who book rooms via the BRP, the better shot it has of staying around a very long time.
For those who don't have internet access, then they do have the option of using a travel agent. Under the old AP booking, they were at a major disadvantage because as soon as AP rates were released, the "board" people were on the phone, tying up the lines & snapping up the good rooms. Now, someone who wants to use a travel agent may actually be at an advantage because depending on what kind of a relationship they have with their agent, they could instruct their agent to book their desired roon/resort at the Best Rate as soon as it's available.
The BR program definately prevents abuse because, whether we want to admit it or not, many people abused the system which left fewer rooms for people serious about booking. Now, with the nonrefundable deposit, people need to be sure of their plans.
I'm sorry that you fell into the black hole (I did too for my Oct trip)), but I honestly can't complain, AP holders now have a much better & fair way to book. I also have a Jan ressie booked at BR & I know I got that room at the same discount amount as AP rates, I didn't have to wait on the phone & I didn't have to stress about codes being released.
It levels the playing field tremendously.....Everyone has an equal shot. All AP holders can check rates at any time which gives each AP holder that much more of an opportunity to get the room that they really want.
I regularly check Best rates for people on the Codes Board because it's easy and it's helping someone. I'm not taking up any CM's time & I'm not booking a rooms for them, so what's the harm in looking? In fact, if those people do end up buying AP's and end up booking best rate, then that's great! The more people who book rooms via the BRP, the better shot it has of staying around a very long time.
For those who don't have internet access, then they do have the option of using a travel agent. Under the old AP booking, they were at a major disadvantage because as soon as AP rates were released, the "board" people were on the phone, tying up the lines & snapping up the good rooms. Now, someone who wants to use a travel agent may actually be at an advantage because depending on what kind of a relationship they have with their agent, they could instruct their agent to book their desired roon/resort at the Best Rate as soon as it's available.
The BR program definately prevents abuse because, whether we want to admit it or not, many people abused the system which left fewer rooms for people serious about booking. Now, with the nonrefundable deposit, people need to be sure of their plans.
I'm sorry that you fell into the black hole (I did too for my Oct trip)), but I honestly can't complain, AP holders now have a much better & fair way to book. I also have a Jan ressie booked at BR & I know I got that room at the same discount amount as AP rates, I didn't have to wait on the phone & I didn't have to stress about codes being released.
