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VIP Travel Complaints - Scam and cheating!

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VIP Travel

Posted: 2008-01-19 by Rosalyn F Starcich [send email]
Scam and cheating!
Complaint Rating:  100 % with 12 votes
Company information:
VIP Travel
Lexington, South Carolina
United States
Phone: 803 808 1841
www.viptravelmembers.com

We signed up for a "vacation plan" for $7,500.00. We were not asked how much we wanted to put down. The just took out $7,596.00. We signed it and went home. We thought it was a great idea, but came home and checked it out on the web. They have so many complaints and everyone is calling it a scam. They can never get these people on the phone to plan their vacation. They offer weeks for $500.00 per week. We read the brochures when we got home and it said "from" 499...

There on the contract it stated no cancellations and this document is legal and binding. How can we get our money back? We were scammed. We are idiots. Aren't contracts suppose to have a cancellation period? We need help to fight this.

Thank you.
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184 days ago by Jackie Townsend [send email]
I agree 100% with everything Ms. Starcich said. The deals and bargains you are promised during the sales pitch do not materialize in the real world! I have filed a complaint against VIP Travel with the Better Business Bureau and am exploring other options.

The most frustrating thing is I have sent 4 e-mail's since Oct. 2007 and have not received one single communication in response.
180 days ago by Rosalyn Starcich [send email]
I just wanted to say that we finally got our money back. It was a trying few days, but they gave in.
103 days ago by Kc [send email]
We have already booked two different vacations with VIP Travel, and their salespeople have been nothing but helpful to us. They have not stopped until they found us exactly what we wanted. I am very confused by all of this negativity towards the company. I have recommended the purchase of the membership to others.
92 days ago by Joni Spires [send email]
We got shammed $6500.00 and was promised immediate trip plans at a low rate, that was great beause my husband has terminal colon/liver cancer, and goes on and off chemo often, we were trying to book something between chemo and dying, one last trip. When I called, they would not only answer my calls but would never call me back. I would have to call and call and then weeks later I finally got in touch with Jeri Ballard, our travel advisor. When she did call me back days later, her prices were higher that Vacations to Go. When I told her this she basically said, "take it or leave it." This was out of the VIP Travel in Lexington SC. We never did take that trip, haven't yet, my husband goes back in for more Chemo next month, we think the cancer has spread to his ribs/bones. How can they do this to people??? It would be one thing to pay the money and get what you pay for but another when they won't even honor what the promise. There name should be RIP (off)Travel. How can we stop them so other aren't hurt. When I asked for some of the money back, we just had gotten hit with a $20, 000.00 medical bill, they said, "No." Please who ever you are...DO NOT ATTEND THEIR SEMINARS.
69 days ago by Me @ Vip [send email]
I worked for vip travel and i do not agree with it i worked there and talked to the people but we are made to belive that this is real and its not a gimic i am so sorry to all the people who have been ripd off and i know its not in my will power to repay all the pain and drama you all have went throw so... everyone have a blessed day
49 days ago by Rick Butler [send email]
We purchase a membership Sept. 17, 2007. Have tried to use our membership without success. Finally after months of trying, filed a complaint with Department of Consumer Advocate South Carolina, a TV station in SC, and several internet complaint boards. Here is part of their response to all three areas:They said:

'they had explained, and stated at the seminar where we bought the membership, and in their membership pack, any request for accommodation outside their 'major areas of concentration', was not promised their service.

Well, I am printing, directly from their membership packet:

'The VIP Travel Plan is unique in the fact that 'each' time you travel you will enjoy substantial savings. Whether you enjoy luxurious condos, cruising, all-inclusive reports, 3, 4, and 5 Star hotels, discounts on theme park tickets, restaurants, golf or RV rental, we can accommodate 'all' of your travel needs while saving you and your family money.'

(1) That's what we were told at the seminar, when we bought the membership;
(2) that is what is published in their membership pack.

It appears they do not abide by their own membership publications. I have not attaacked them anywhere. I have, however, stated fact, after fact, after fact.

Please review here and other internet complaint boards, do a search on
'VIP Travel' and you can decide for yourself if you wish to do business with them.
49 days ago by Rick Butler [send email]
VIP Travel was sued by South Carolina Department of Consumer Advocate in April 2008. Most say something about VIP Travel.
49 days ago by Rick Butler [send email]
VIP Travel was sued by South Carolina Department of Consumer Advocate in April 2008. Must say something about VIP Travel.

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