Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted February 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2021 I'd rather pay for a week's holiday just to not have them hassling me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 My old man went to one years back at the copthorne hotel in Manc some sleaze mixed between a car salesman & a recruitment consultant (not jules) was hanging out of his arse all afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted February 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2021 I thought timeshares died a death in the 90's? Tons got stung so thought they would never see light again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted February 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, Winchester White said: I thought timeshares died a death in the 90's? Tons got stung so thought they would never see light again. They undoubtedly start their push with saying something along the lines of, “We all know about pushy sellers twisting arms up backs to get a sale... yadda, yadda, yadda but due to rules put in place, it isn’t like that any more. Then they start the push. And after all, they keep reminding you that you’re there of your own accord and are free to walk out at any stage. (They obviously forgot that to claim the mystery gift you need to still be there at the end) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Winchester White said: I thought timeshares died a death in the 90's? Tons got stung so thought they would never see light again. I thought those stupid "I'm so fucking immature I can't trust myself to save up on my own" Christmas 'clubs' like Park Hampers would die a death after the aforementioned firm went pop about a month before Christmas one year, and savers got about six quid and a jar of mincemeat back.. But, no, there they pop up on the telly every year advertising, preying on the weak-willed and gullible. Anyone who wants to give me a tenner or twenty quid a week for a year in exchange for £500/£1000 in vouchers at Christmas pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted February 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2021 56 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: I thought those stupid "I'm so fucking immature I can't trust myself to save up on my own" Christmas 'clubs' like Park Hampers would die a death after the aforementioned firm went pop about a month before Christmas one year, and savers got about six quid and a jar of mincemeat back.. But, no, there they pop up on the telly every year advertising, preying on the weak-willed and gullible. Anyone who wants to give me a tenner or twenty quid a week for a year in exchange for £500/£1000 in vouchers at Christmas pm me. It was Fairpak that went bust, not sure what happened to the management but they should have seen jail time. The vast majority of sales were in fact high street vouchers so that those who struggled at Christmas could save and either buy something using the vouchers or just give one of them as a gift. A friend of the family used them for years and got others onboard too, most just got a couple of hundred quids worth to get the Christmas shop but some got several hundred to basically pay for Christmas. Was a big blow to them poor fuckers. The law was changed so thw likes of Park now have to have the funds somewhat ring-fenced to stop it happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 51 minutes ago, Winchester White said: It was Fairpak that went bust, not sure what happened to the management but they should have seen jail time. The vast majority of sales were in fact high street vouchers so that those who struggled at Christmas could save and either buy something using the vouchers or just give one of them as a gift. A friend of the family used them for years and got others onboard too, most just got a couple of hundred quids worth to get the Christmas shop but some got several hundred to basically pay for Christmas. Was a big blow to them poor fuckers. The law was changed so thw likes of Park now have to have the funds somewhat ring-fenced to stop it happening again. I could've swore it was Park Hampers. Maybe they should put a blurb on their adverts this year? "WE'RE NOT THOSE CUNTS WHO WENT BUST!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 My point still stands though, it's a bit piss-poor not being able to save up independently. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc2003 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Has a start date been announced for 2021/2 fixtures? Want to avoid booking a holiday and it clashing with our opening fixture at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) 7th August and where would you like me to book you into for you hols? 😉 Edited February 27, 2021 by Traf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Cyprus in August 2021 shifted to August 2022. All done in one email to Traf and not even lost our deposit. Absolute hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Be going that way ourselves if nothing is announced soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, radcliffewhite1 said: Be going that way ourselves if nothing is announced soon Only done it because we were going to a wedding and it’s been shifted to next year and other half didn’t want to go to the same hotel for two years in a row. Hoping to have a few days in Perpignan and Barcelona instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted February 27, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2021 Mate has just been on to TUI Booked to go to Menorca in May this year. Theyve said they can go but there are restrictions: Poolside loungers must be booked and have a 2 hour limit Restaurant observing distancing so queues a definite Most additional activities such as kids club closed. In other words, you can go, but it’ll be dog muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted February 27, 2021 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2021 27 minutes ago, Spider said: Mate has just been on to TUI Booked to go to Menorca in May this year. Theyve said they can go but there are restrictions: Poolside loungers must be booked and have a 2 hour limit Restaurant observing distancing so queues a definite Most additional activities such as kids club closed. In other words, you can go, but it’ll be dog muck Only 2 hours for your sun lounger and no kids club? Nah your alright thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Glen Forsa on the Isle of Mull for Mr & Mrs plus dog this year, probably also do a couple of nights on Islay for the whiskey Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: Only done it because we were going to a wedding and it’s been shifted to next year and other half didn’t want to go to the same hotel for two years in a row. Hoping to have a few days in Perpignan and Barcelona instead. We like Perpignan, hired a car and toured there a few years ago including Barca... fancied living there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Spider said: Mate has just been on to TUI Booked to go to Menorca in May this year. Theyve said they can go but there are restrictions: Poolside loungers must be booked and have a 2 hour limit Restaurant observing distancing so queues a definite Most additional activities such as kids club closed. In other words, you can go, but it’ll be dog muck TUI are officially shit twats, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Traf said: TUI are officially shit twats, though. We sell packages for Jet2, Easyjet Holidays, Olympic, Red Sea, Balkan, TUI etc as well as loads you won't have heard of loads that we package ourselves with our own ATOL licence, but TUI are by far the worst holiday firm to do business with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple whites Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Written off jols this year and then if you do get a break it’s a bonus. still a lot to be sorted throughout the world. no point keep booking things to be disapppointed and a hassle to get ur money back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalcolmW Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 On 26/02/2021 at 18:24, Winchester White said: It was Fairpak that went bust, not sure what happened to the management but they should have seen jail time. The vast majority of sales were in fact high street vouchers so that those who struggled at Christmas could save and either buy something using the vouchers or just give one of them as a gift. A friend of the family used them for years and got others onboard too, most just got a couple of hundred quids worth to get the Christmas shop but some got several hundred to basically pay for Christmas. Was a big blow to them poor fuckers. The law was changed so thw likes of Park now have to have the funds somewhat ring-fenced to stop it happening again. The case against the directors collapsed. The judge was severely critical of the secretary of state when the case came to court 6 years later (a Mr Cable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green genie Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Cyprus from May anyone? Article also highlights the 35% hike in UK accommodation prices https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-56289054 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Biggish Dave Posted March 5, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted March 5, 2021 UK properties who profiteer by hiking prices massively will shoot themselves in the foot massively years down the line. By all means, increase prices a touch but 35% is out of order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobarp Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 I looked at booking a place on skye earlier this week. They’ve increased prices by over 60% on last year for roughly the same time of year. Needless to say I’ve passed them by and others doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, Biggish Dave said: UK properties who profiteer by hiking prices massively will shoot themselves in the foot massively years down the line. By all means, increase prices a touch but 35% is out of order If I can’t get abroad I’m certainly not paying ridiculous prices for somewhere in the uk end up doing days out instead and hopefully ok for October h/t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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