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tekman741
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Oct 16, 2013

sales pitch

Anyone ever see this before? We received a letter from I think it said Resort America for 10 free night and dinner for 2 if you tour our campground. Sounds too good to be true but it’s an hour away we checked it out. Called the number, we were told it has new owners and this was the campground hit by an ef3 tornado in 2011, Brimfield, Ma. Got there and we were greeted by a guy who acted just like a car salesmen and then I knew it was a sales pitch.
Wife said let’s listen for a while, sat down with another young guy who again looked and acted like a car salesmen. I came straight out and said I’m not purchasing a thing until wife and I could talk it over. He tried all the car sales stuff. In the middle I tried to read my wife’s thought about leaving but couldn’t so Half hour later I spoke up and said you’re selling a time share for camping for $8999 plus $364.98 maintenance fee. Hey hon the exit is over here. He said hey you can stay at any participated Cg for free. The other Cg offered, 2 of which, where ones I previously reviewed and actually toured looked horrendous(in my opinion will not name them). Has anyone seen this before? These guys supposedly owned Schroon river CG Resort in Lake George, So they said. $9363.98 plus other fees to camp for 14 days.
It was a scenic ride through central mass to get there though, kids got a nap.

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  • Never happened to me. But then if I am approached by these types of "offers", I just disregard. I'll bet if I want to go camp at any one of their parks, I can just drive up there, register and pay the daily rate, and they will let me pull right in and stay. And probably not nearly the money you're talking about. And if not, then I'll bet there is another C/G right down the road that will.

    As a matter of fact, we do stay at a condo type park in Alabama. They sell lots for $100K. The nicest park we have stayed at. First time we stayed there a guy came by and asked if we would be interested to hear their 'pitch'. I said, "No...this is a very nice park but, I am not interested in buying a lot." His response was...OK...Fine...But we have to ask. Hope you don't mind? Have a great stay with us."
  • Sure, it isn't anything new. It is a common way to sell timeshares and memberships. Often involves an offer of free camping and/or free gifts.

    If it works for you, buy it, if not walk away. These deals seldom are cost effective for weekenders/vacationers. If you are retired or are a full timer it might be beneficial.

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