Spinnacker Resort HHCalls?

[Moosie]

I have been getting a lot of calls from them. No mesgs, but calls almaost daily.

I was home the other day, and decideded for once I'd answer to see what was up.

I was not in the mood to take a TS call and for good reason when the phone rang.

After giving the person a bit of attitude, I finally got her to admit she was calling to get me to visit a timeshare "for a reduced rat of course".

She asked a bunch of questions which I refused to answer and asked her about her actually trying to commet to a TS presentation.

Well yes it was but we only do one call, "then why have I already gotten at least 10"?

Oh that doesn't happen, well I've now had at least 5 more on my caller ID!

Have any other Tuggers been getting these calls?

I have only been to HH twice last was at Waterside that I think is a Spinnacker resort. Both times through an exchange through RCI.

I must say when I'm home to actually see who is calling it is always at a not great time. I'm not always right by the phone, and when I have to run to another part of the house that I can see caller ID it is not always convientant. This time it wasn't and I let the person have it, yet I still get another call yesterday.. Lucky for that person I wasn't home to get the call.

And I can tell you I have a good reason not to have to run to get a call,that day I was waiting for my doctor to call, and I did let the person know!

Anyhow, just wondering if Spinnacker is bothering others>

[dougp26364]

Next time they call tell the caller "I'm sorry but he died last week." That usually puts a stop to the calls.

[ownsmany]

I just say - sorry not interested - and hang right up.

it is annoying to get calls that you have not interest in, but have to run to answer the call. Problem is, now I use my cell phone number for almost everything, and I really hate it when they call on my cell phone and I have to pay for the minutes.

[bookworm]

Spinnaker is absolutely bothering me. We stayed at Waterside last fall and the calls are ongoing. I wouldn't say everyday, but often enough to get plenty irritating. I'm going to have to try something to get them to stop calling.

[DianneL]

If you register your phone numbers on the "Do Not Call List", would that not stop these calls? My numbers are registered and I never get these calls. Just a thought.

[dougp26364]

Originally Posted by DianneL

If you register your phone numbers on the "Do Not Call List", would that not stop these calls? My numbers are registered and I never get these calls. Just a thought.

If you were a guest at one of their resorts then they can try to claim they have a business relationship with you. It might be weak but sounds as if they're going to use that until the FTC fines them for the unwanted calls.

I believe water softner companies and others still use the "win a free car" or some other free give away raffle sign up sheets at the mall. I wouldn't doubt it if timeshare companies might use the same thing but only give away vacations. I know when I was at a DRI resort last week there was a monthly raffle for $1000 at a jewlery store. I politely passed on the opportunity to give them my phone number and address on a sheet of paper.

[Moosie]

I am rtegistered at do not call, but I still get tons of unwanted calls.

I usually report them.

Got another Spinnacker call yesterday while I was out. If I'm in the mood and home when they call again I may answer it and tell them I'll repoirt them.

Since I exchanged into and not rent from them does that actually mean a business relationship?

[dougp26364]

Originally Posted by Moosie

I am rtegistered at do not call, but I still get tons of unwanted calls.

I usually report them.

Got another Spinnacker call yesterday while I was out. If I'm in the mood and home when they call again I may answer it and tell them I'll repoirt them.

Since I exchanged into and not rent from them does that actually mean a business relationship?

I suppose that's what they'll try to use as an excuse for calling and, since you were a "guest", whether exchange or renter they could have valid business relationship in the eyes of the feds.

I wasn't joking when I said to tell them "I'm sorry, Mr. so-and-so passed away last week from a sudden illness." They'll almost always feel bad and remove your name from their file.

[pedro47]

Tell the saleperson you are moving to Hilton Head next week.