Swiss Garden International Vacation Club

I received a call from SGIVC saying they want to give me a 3D/2N free stay voucher at Swiss Garden KL/Perak or Kwantan. In return, they want a 30 mins time to present their "Holiday Idea".

there I go on 31st January 2010.

A "pretty lady" presented their company and idea to me. AND, she was trained to USE NLP....

What's NLP? Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

1) Trick #1 - if you consistantly answer yes to questions, meaning you "agreed" with what they said.
e.g. Is this way can save you money? The answer is yes, because they show you the figures.
Is this company reliable? the answer is yes, because they show you the company background.
Is this a way to enjoy your holiday? the answer is yes....

Would you like to join this club if money is not a problem? the answer is YES. If money is not a problem, of course you will join.

Then, they give you a "package" that almost anyone can pay for it. A downpayment of RM 1,500 and 48 months of Interest Free RM 250/month.

Yes, you can afford it. But is it value for money?

Yes - if you are not a calculative person.

No - If you really calculate out the cost.

The total package price = RM 13,500 + (RM 288/year x 30 years maintenance fee).
= RM 22,140

Total room night = 7 room night/alternative year x 15 years
= 105 night.

Cost/Room night = RM 210.85

Any saving? Nothing..... The room night at KL is around RM 200/night.

The metaphore is like this.... You give me RM 13,500, and every year, you give me RM 288 (maintenance fee). In return, every year i give you back RM 700 (3 1/2 room).

How does that sounds?

Trick #2 - They give you "good discount".... They bluff that the package is worth RM 25,000. and there is a rebet of RM 7000... AND there is a TODAY SPECIAL of RM 4,500.

People like to hear "Discount" and "commit today and get another discount". Actually, all the while, the price is already fixed.

So, How to reject those pretty lady and commanding sales manager? I told them I am going to "consult" a friend first.... and their face immediately change colour.

So, get smart.... DON'T FALL for them....

Norm'C