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[jakiman]

Just make sure you are extremely good at saying no, as I heard they use every tactic under the sun for you to sign up to the club.

 

[GrahamBRI]

Just make sure you are extremely good at saying no, as I heard they use every tactic under the sun for you to sign up to the club.

No issues for me. I just walked in all prepared and gave them the exact number and cost of all my vacations and they closed the session early and said no to me. I had so many trips and travel hacks in play, that they realised very quickly the club would not provide any value to me……. But the free weekend accommodation went down very well

 

[PLANT]

What were the taxes?
Or was it completely free?

 

[GrahamBRI]

What were the taxes?
Or was it completely free?

I actually paid $99 for the weekend (so my free comment was not accurate)........ but it was a bargain for sitting through a short talk. As I say, to close them down quick, show them how little you are currently paying for 5 star accommodation, then the math's behind their sales pitch falls over and they give up.

 

[bellroy26]

I actually paid $99 for the weekend (so my free comment was not accurate)........ but it was a bargain for sitting through a short talk. As I say, to close them down quick, show them how little you are currently paying for 5 star accommodation, then the math's behind their sales pitch falls over and they give up.

Nice insight, and yeah for $99 it's definitely a bargain. Was it easy booking the offer? I can see from the terms you'd have to call their coughet office. If you could share what they required from you, it'd be helpful @GrahamBRI Thanks

 

[GrahamBRI]

Nice insight, and yeah for $99 it's definitely a bargain. Was it easy booking the offer? I can see from the terms you'd have to call their coughet office. If you could share what they required from you, it'd be helpful @GrahamBRI Thanks

Apologies for continuing off the OP topic to answer this one...... But to answer the question, I spoke with the team at Marriott GoldCoast and advised them of the promotion I had seen. They offered me a better one. They can be contacted at Marriott Vacation Club, Phone: 07 5680 0100, Website:marriottvacationclub.com.au and email at [email protected]. Further insight at

 

[bellroy26]

Apologies for continuing off the OP topic to answer this one...... But to answer the question, I spoke with the team at Marriott GoldCoast and advised them of the promotion I had seen. They offered me a better one. They can be contacted at Marriott Vacation Club, Phone: 07 5680 0100, Website:marriottvacationclub.com.au and email at [email protected]. Further insight at

Thanks for this, I'll give them a try

 

[MELso]

Thanks for pointing this out. Have reached out using the official email on the Mastercard site at this stage, but will reach out to the Oz address if I don't hear back (might go up to watch the Dees play the Suns in early May given award seats are available on VA).

(Have done several Wyndham sales pitches so know what to expect if forced to do a sales pitch.)

The FFFL Premier card (hopefully) keeps on giving...

 

[Happy Dude]

So how bad a deal is this club?

 

[GrahamBRI]

So how bad a deal is this club?

It is perfect for people who don't plan in advance, want luxury accommodation and still like to think they are saving some coin. This is a long term commitment (cash locked into the club). I would class it as the "Chrisco" holiday hamper, you pay in advance for and get a holiday every year. If you love the hunt of a good deal and variety of locations and accommodation types, this club is not for you........ other than to get the good deal of a weekend away.

 

[micky214]

Apologies for continuing off the OP topic to answer this one...... But to answer the question, I spoke with the team at Marriott GoldCoast and advised them of the promotion I had seen. They offered me a better one. They can be contacted at Marriott Vacation Club, Phone: 07 5680 0100, Website:marriottvacationclub.com.au and email at [email protected]. Further insight at

Can we know what kind of better deal they offer?? Cheers

 

[theblank]

Wow, thanks nightelves, regarding the presentation, based on their T&Cs it says World Elite cardholders do not have to attend them, as opposed to being explicitly mentioned in the World cardholders.

Yeah, this got me interested, just wasn't sure if someone had availed it before. But your comment excited me and I'll probably have a closer look at this!
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What is the link to this page that indicates World (not Elite) can get this offer? it doesnt match what i see on this page which is World Elite only

Vacation Offer | World Elite Mastercard - Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific

World Elite Mastercard Cardholders can choose from a complimentary 4-day, 3-night stay at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens or Marriott's Mai Khao Beach – coughet. Contact us today.

www.marriottvacationclub.asia

 

[MELso]

What is the link to this page that indicates World (not Elite) can get this offer? it doesnt match what i see on this page which is World Elite only

Vacation Offer | World Elite Mastercard - Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific

World Elite Mastercard Cardholders can choose from a complimentary 4-day, 3-night stay at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens or Marriott's Mai Khao Beach – coughet. Contact us today.

www.marriottvacationclub.asia

Vacation Offer - World Mastercard - Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific

World Mastercard Cardholders can choose from a complimentary 3-day, 2-night stay at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens or Marriott's Mai Khao Beach – coughet. Contact us today.

www.marriottvacationclub.asia

 

[Brissy1]

Vacation Offer - World Mastercard - Marriott Vacation Club, Asia Pacific

World Mastercard Cardholders can choose from a complimentary 3-day, 2-night stay at Marriott's Bali Nusa Dua Gardens or Marriott's Mai Khao Beach – coughet. Contact us today.

www.marriottvacationclub.asia

T&Cs... This Package is designed for married couples, both aged between 28 and 65 years old

Add... might be awkward for a celebrity dr. who'd have to wait years for his wife to turn 28, by which time he'd be over 65

 

[micky214]

T&Cs... This Package is designed for married couples, both aged between 28 and 65 years old

Lol didn't know this. Just re-read the t&cs now. So we need to show them our income for this.

Oh! That only applys to world card holders. World elite's t&cs doesn't say anything about married couple and income.

That's better.

 

[edgecrusher]

Apologies for continuing off the OP topic to answer this one...... But to answer the question, I spoke with the team at Marriott GoldCoast and advised them of the promotion I had seen. They offered me a better one. They can be contacted at Marriott Vacation Club, Phone: 07 5680 0100, Website:marriottvacationclub.com.au and email at [email protected]. Further insight at

Excellent posts Graham, thanks for sharing, it makes you wonder what other “deals” there are out there for cardholders - that you don’t see advertised.

How much better was the deal you received than the advertised - if you don’t mind sharing?

 

[GrahamBRI]

Excellent posts Graham, thanks for sharing, it makes you wonder what other “deals” there are out there for cardholders - that you don’t see advertised.

How much better was the deal you received than the advertised - if you don’t mind sharing?

I had 3 nights at the Gold Coast Marriott for $99. It was about 18 months ago, and the campaign I actually rang about was a 2 night one for same price.

 

[theblank]

Lol didn't know this. Just re-read the t&cs now. So we need to show them our income for this.

Oh! That only applys to world card holders. World elite's t&cs doesn't say anything about married couple and income.

That's better.

I would assume that they wont ask for proof of the income, you would just 'declare it'.
the other thing is that the page for World Mastercard says at the top
"Travel anytime from October 2022 through September 2023" but in T&C it says something different
"This offer is available for reservation from 1 September 2022 until 30 September 2023. Travel date will be from 1 October 2022 until 31 August 2024"

I expect that is due to an extension of the offer and the forgot to update the page, can clarify over the phone i guess.

 

[N0mad]

So been talking to Marriott vacation club, they are of the opinion that Elite holders still need to attend the presentation. Can anyone point me to the T&Cs on a website that indicates that we don't?

See questions and response in red from Marriott, this is for coughet.

I was of the understanding that World Elite Mastercard holders do not need to attend the presentation, can you please confirm this? I do see this is a condition of World Mastercard though.

Not to attend the sales presentation, it’s for Malaysian who live in Malaysia ONLY. In your case, MUST attend with your spouse together

 

[micky214]

So been talking to Marriott vacation club, they are of the opinion that Elite holders still need to attend the presentation. Can anyone point me to the T&Cs on a website that indicates that we don't?

See questions and response in red from Marriott, this is for coughet.

I was of the understanding that World Elite Mastercard holders do not need to attend the presentation, can you please confirm this? I do see this is a condition of World Mastercard though.

Not to attend the sales presentation, it’s for Malaysian who live in Malaysia ONLY. In your case, MUST attend with your spouse together

For World card holders yes. Need to attend the presentation.
For World Elite card holders. I think you don't need to. (?)

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