They called me up and offered me a cruise if I'd sit through a two-hour presentation. I know better than to believe that, but I thought it'd be a good excuse to sit in and hear how they pitch these things. I wanted to review them and I wanted them to prove me wrong. It was interesting. I decided their salesman is talented--the one who does the pitch. Their other staff is not as talented. They say there's no pressure but I'll be damned if I didn't have to turn them down a dozen times before they finally backed off and offered me my cruise certificate, which will cost almost a $1000 to go on through taxes and fees. Some gift, eh? I expected it, but I did feel bad for the poor suckers who inevitably spent money today and will end up with buyers remorse tomorrow.
They could improve it by being more up front with the fees associated with their product, i.e. maintenance fees, taxes, port charges, etc. Also, though I know it works, maybe don't promise things you can't deliver. It might get people in the door, but it pisses them off when you waste their time. Be up front. If your product is good, you shouldn't have to be shady or lie to be successful. Transparency from start to finish would have gotten them a minimum of 3 stars from me, even if I didn't like or couldn't afford the product. read more