how do you politely escape a timeshare pitch?
Last weekend, my spouse and I got lured into one of those timeshare presentations at a resort in Florida. We were promised a free breakfast and some vouchers, so we thought, why not? But after the pancakes, the real show began. The sales rep kept sweet-talking us, showing glossy photos of happy families on vacation, and then hit us with the final offer—supposedly the best deal ever.
Here’s the thing: I hate confrontation, but I also hate feeling pressured. I tried to be polite, but they just wouldn’t take the hint. I must’ve said “we’ll think about it” at least a dozen times, but the rep kept circling back, lowering the price, throwing in extra perks, even offering to call their manager. It felt like being trapped in a never-ending loop. I started to wonder if there’s a magic phrase or a bulletproof excuse that actually works, without having to flat-out say “no” a hundred times.
Has anyone found a way to get out of these situations gracefully? Maybe there’s a golden reason that shuts down the pitch without making things awkward. I’m all for a good deal, but I don’t want to sign up for something I’ll regret just because I couldn’t escape the sales trap. If you’ve cracked the code, I’d love to hear how you did it. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s been cornered like this!
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