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Bridal Show winning - all inclusive honeymoon by Simplicity Gourmet - Is this something I should avoid?
I attended a bridal show on sunday and registered at the Pink Apron Simplicity Gourmet booth for a free all inclusive honeymoon. I was called last night stating that I won a gift package - 2 night 3 day all inclusive honeymoon to my choice of costa rica, dominican republic or mexico. I also get 2 his and her embroidered aprons and 20% off Invitations thank you notes and wedding accessories. They asked that I attend a cooking preview at a local hotel for 90 min. and they stated that I dont have to purchase there product and still keep my vacation. I was skeptical that this is a scam and so i researched about it on the net. Lots of people say dont go its a scam and stop at the telephone call or receive the call but dont attend the show. Some people go through with the whole thing and go on the vacation - say all they had to pay were taxes, airfare and a reservation fee. If this is like a discounted honeymoon im interested, but if these people are going to be an annoying part of my life even after the trip im not ( i dont want them contacting me afterwards ). I understand they are pushy like sales people are. I guess I just want to know if its a good idea to give it a shot?
It’s a scam and you should avoid going. They call every person who enters into the drawing. Nobody actually wins anything. A free trip should be completely free- airfare and reservation fees should be included.
http://www.brides.com/forums/destination-weddings/thread.jspa?threadID=39891&start=0&tstart=0
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Corrupt-Companies/Simplicity-Bride-sim/simplicity-bride-simplicity-g-cdyfb.htm
http://www.bunchobrides.com/general-discussion/202.htm
4 Responses to “Bridal Show winning - all inclusive honeymoon by Simplicity Gourmet - Is this something I should avoid?”
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February 12th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
i went to disney world with my aunt and uncle and cousin, and i was so excited. but the only reason they decided to go was because of condos. and we had to go there for hours and it kinda bummed out the whole trip. why am i mention this only because if you do this it may take time from your honeymoon, and there is a chance that they will keep calling you or ask to refer a friend. so you can a have a bummed out trip, or b do it yourself and not be bummed. but in a way it may be fun and its cheaper, just they may have you do or go to places on your honeymoon.goodluck.
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February 12th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
It’s a scam and you should avoid going. They call every person who enters into the drawing. Nobody actually wins anything. A free trip should be completely free- airfare and reservation fees should be included.
http://www.brides.com/forums/destination-weddings/thread.jspa?threadID=39891&start=0&tstart=0
http://www.ripoffreport.com/Corrupt-Companies/Simplicity-Bride-sim/simplicity-bride-simplicity-g-cdyfb.htm
http://www.bunchobrides.com/general-discussion/202.htm
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February 12th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
it’s not a scam in that you will get what they promised you but they don’t tell the entire truth. for example: what exactly you’re getting for free or how nice the place really isn’t. sometimes after the taxes, air fare and reservation fees, you could have gone someplace else nicer for less money.
you will be subjected to a high pressure sales presentation at the hotel. If you’ve never been to one–go just for the annoyance and experience. If you can’t say "no" and mean it and get up an walk away, then don’t bother going.
the problem w/ these things is: once they get your name–they never give up and they sell your name to other similar companies that use high pressure sales techniques: travel agencies or other businesses w/ destination vacation packages, vacation home sales, timeshares, etc.
Do a little more research on the company before you decide to go to the sales event to see if the cost of cooperating is worth the free stuff they are giving you. (for me, it wouldn’t be worth it)
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February 12th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
It’s a scam. Everytime you go to a wedding show or a home show - and there are "Win This" or "Win That", you can rest assured it puts you on a list for soliciting. You will get calls or emails for a long time to come.
I know. I’ve worked on frauds of this type before (I’m a cop and a bride-to-be so I’m well aware of the scams).
NEVER, EVER fill out those tickets. Groups open booths at these types of shows in order to gather names and personal info then make lists and sell them to solicitors.
Hope this helps!
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