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Re: IBD-MARKETING . HAS ANYONE HEARD OF OR DEALT WITH THEM ? (by Toni W.):
How did you think I came across this thread? By NOT reading through them? I've obviously done my homework, now go ahead and do yours. I have addressed all issues brought to my attention here, and yet again, told you exactly where to find us, and speak to our buyers and sellers, and see the legitimacy of our company. I'm not saying there AREN'T scam resale companies. I worked for one myself and quit after a week (US Timeshare Management), as I did not agree with their bait and switch tactics. But isn't it a little hypocritical to tell me to do MY homework, when you have yet to do yours? Are you afraid you'll find out that I'm actually telling you the truth? And furthermore, how do you know we don't make exceptions and defer the marketing fee until AFTER the customer has accepted their offers? Again, if you would like to speak to our customers (both buyers and sellers) we will be more than happy to let you do so. Only an HONEST company would do that for anybody, because we have nothing to hide or be ashamed of. But then again, ANYTIME there is a new product on the market or idea that MIGHT actually work, skepticism is bound to arise. Some people just don't like the fact that the only thing constant in this world is change. And that's ok too, because when the whole idea of timeshare itself first came out everybody thought of what a big scam it was and so forth, but now look at how lucrative it has been and how many people actually DO own a timeshare, and how many people are purchasing timeshares for the first time. Regardless of what others opinions of it were, the resorts still to this day continue to grow and prosper, and have satisfied owners. Just because you may have had a bad experience or somebody you know did, doesn't mean everybody has. Doesn't make it right that they did, and it is those exact reasons we encourage our customers to think about how they would like their property marketed, to research our credentials (or any other company's for that matter) and so forth BEFORE they sign up with us.