Pre-check in call

[ABCTravels]

We are leaving next week for our first HVC resort reservation ( via Max as owners in HGVC) and I received a call saying that the resort wanted to help me pre-check in due to the large number of guests arriving. Is this normal? I was actually considering calling because we will be arriving very late and I was concerned about how check in worked at a time share (vs hotel). I don't want to walk into any traps, so before I return the call I thought I'd ask what was going on.
Thank you for your input.

 

[HuskerATL]

it is a call to arrange a sale's meeting. They will talk about you upcoming reservation, maybe things to do, and then if you want to attend a sale's meeting. It is up to you whether it is something that you want to do but you do not have to attend. If you decide to, try to squeeze a good gift out....and just say No at the meeting.

 

[ABCTravels]

That was what I suspected and I am not interested. I appreciate your confirmation.

 

[HuskerATL]

That was what I suspected and I am not interested. I appreciate your confirmation.

you can chat with them and ask questions, if you have any, but decline the meeting

 

[SeattleAl]

They keep hounding you until you answer and talk to them, so you may as well get it over with.

On my last trip, I declined the sales presentation during the pre-arrival call. When I arrived, they sent me to the VIP room on check-in, but did not try to talk me into a presentation, so maybe things are looking up.

 

[ABCTravels]

I did not return the call (life got too busy) and while I did go to the "VIP" room on check-in, they were very nice and accepted my no without hassle. I was glad check-in was easy as I had been nervous about this. Hopefully you are correct and things are looking up regarding arrival procedure.

 

[FunnyFarm]

Just checked into P@Poipu Saturday. No Pre-checkin call. The concierge with the free chocolates didn't ask for a presentation so all is good. I figured I was on a "no" list, but around the hot tub I heard a couple people say they weren't asked to attend a presentation either. That seems like a big change.