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Royal Palm Vacations club - Scam
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Aug 14, 2008 Royal Palm Vacations complaint |
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Check the Channel 22 tv report on this company:
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - We've all received those postcards in the mail offering some free vacation just for showing up to a seminar. 22News I-Team uncovered what can really happen when you attend one of these events.
A postcard came in the mail for Jeri Meuse a few months ago saying she would receive a free cruise or airfare for just showing up to a seminar being held at a local hotel. So she went.
She describes the tactics used to get her to sign up: "It was very high pressure. You have to make your decision tonight," said Jeri Meuse of Chicopee.
That decision was to sign up for a lifetime membership to Royal Palm Vacations, which would20entitle Meuse to be eligible for discounted vacations. So she handed over her credit card which would be charged $2,599 plus a $199 initiation free.
"I went on to their web site and the rates were no better than what I get from my cruise store," said Meuse.
Under Massachusetts law, there's a three day cooling off period after you sign a contract. Which means you can cancel the deal during that time period. That's what Meuse tried to do, but Royal Palm Vacations refused.
Finally it took the threat of publicity for them to drop the deal.
"Finally, the only thing that worked was when I said I was going to I-Team and they said ‘Oh, we didn't know you were disputing the charge'," said Meuse.
Meuse has received a letter saying her contract has been canceled.
So far this year, the Attorney General's office has logged six complaints against Royal Palm Vacations which is not a better business bureau affiliated company.
A Representative from Royal Palm Vacations said the reason they originally refused to cancel the account was because Meuse tried to cancel after the three day grace period.
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Royal Palm Vacations Complaints
1. Written by unknown, on 21-10-2008 21:35
actually guys, this program is great. i had origionally tried to cancel because of all this negative stuff. but you know, when i called i spoke to Ed ( a senior represenative) he was so great, he explained everything. He even went as far as to send me a benefits explination.
Since then, I have used the program 2 times. both times have been great experiences.
In my opinion, dont knock this program until you try it!
~~thanks ED!
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2. Written by Michelle Baker, on 16-10-2008 15:42
Please send me any new reports on this company Royal Palm Vacations, i.e. Suncoast vacations.
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3. Written by Katie, on 13-10-2008 15:59
My husband and I attended Royal Palms Travel's sales presentation where we were promised 2 round trip tickets to any international airport and a $40 gas card. After listening to their high pressure sales pitch, we declined and have yet to recieve any air fare vouchers or gas card. I am confident that anyone defending this scamming company must be employed by them. Do some research and you will find that this company has MANY complaints from unsatisfied customers.
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4. Written by Pam, on 29-09-2008 20:51
The free airfare and gas for attending a seminar is Bull----.I went to the presentation on 07-23-08.Guess what I am still waiting on my gifts.  A ripp off for sure.
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5. Written by Ron Brown, on 03-09-2008 16:17
Dear Don. I do not work for them , im a member and I too joined in Mass, you have some good ideas about invbesting the money, but a CD,... $250.00 a year? If she got a refund than why is she complaining? Also why pay a travel agent thats going to charge you 12.5 % commision on the same cruise RPV can get cheaper anyway? This is what I call simple stupid-ness.. My dues are only $249.00 a year, not sure where you got the $275.00, maybe you and her should read what you sign before you sign it. Are you a member Mr. Don? Have you tried the product?
You can't please everybody thats probally why she got her money back. If they were such scammers than they would have not refunded her the money she paid.
Like I said before, my family and I are pleased with this program.
They not only save me a min of 10% on cruises but I have never found a cruise cheaper than they have gotten for me.
I've been on 25 cruises in trhe past 5 years and I'm pleased I dont have to stay up all night looking for a cheap deal..
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6. Written by Don Leonard, on 03-09-2008 07:26
That's nice Ron, but have you considered how long it will take you to make up the membership fees that run anywhere from $2,500 to $7,000 plus annual dues of about $275 when you save a big 10% on a cruise. It may save you a little time, but you can always have a travel agent due the same thing and it won't cost you nearly as much. Also, if you paid them, say $5,000 to join, what about all the interest you could have gotten if that money was in a CD? Thats another $250 a year. Or, maybe, you work for them and don't have to pay all those fees and that is why you are so happy with them.
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7. Written by Ron Brown, on 25-08-2008 14:56
Im a memeber of Royal Palm Vacations . I've had several wonderful vacations booked by them. Im not sure why she had a problem with them. My family and I love this product. Also we have saved several hundrends of dollars by just using them for the cruise savings promise, " they will beat any written qoute by 10% from any cruise company". worked for me and my family....
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