More on 1000 Trails...

[Glenn and Lorraine]

In an earlier thread we were discussing 1000 Trails and I commented about getting offers from them for a FREE 3 day 2 night stay or a 4 day 3 night. Here are 2 emails I just received...

THE ROAD IS CALLING...

Dear GLENN,

Come out and experience what you've been missing..... Freedom, Friendship, Family,
and Fun!

Thousand Trails is the best way to relax and enjoy yourself in the great outdoors.
For almost 40 years Thousand Trails has been giving members exclusive access to some
of the most relaxing nature based family resorts.

As a special offer to first time guests,we're offering you a Complimentary 3 day and
2 night guest pass if you book a reservation before August 6, 2006. Choose a
preserve from our list of over 59 preserves. You'll find most of our preserves are
within easy driving distance from where you live. You will find information about
each of the preserves, and a map on how to get there on our website at
www.1000trails.com.

Activate your Guest Pass by making your reservation online at www.1000trails.com or
calling us at 1-800-205-0606.

This offer expires August 6, 2006. Please mention "W347" for priority placement.

© 2006 Thousand Trails, L.P. All rights reserved.
This email was sent by: Thousand Trails, LP

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Beat The Labor Day Rush!

Glenn,

Come visit us the week before Labor Day! Thousand Trails wants to extend to you an
invitation to experience one of our preserves, FREE! We will give you a
complimentary 4 day / 3 night stay anytime between August 24th and August 31st.
That's a $128 Value! To reserve your getaway, you can either visit us online at
www.1000trails.com or call us at 1-800-205-0606.

You do need to hurry though! This offer is only available when you visit us and tour
between August 24 and August 31, 2006. When you visit a Thousand Trails preserve
(you can find information about each of our preserves, and a map on how to get there
on our website at www.1000trails.com), you'll discover what sets Thousand Trails
apart from other travel destinations and family resorts -- freedom, friendship,
family, and fun.

Thousand Trails is the best way to relax and enjoy yourself in the great outdoors.
We provide exclusive membership resorts with 24 hour security and many amenities not
found in public campgrounds. Our nationwide network of recreational preserves are
among the finest in the country. Each preserve blends the natural beauty with
resort-style amenities, such as 24-hour gated security, swimming pools, spas,
lodges, sport courts, miniature golf, and scheduled events.

Reservation dates for the best locations book quickly! You can make your reservation
online at www.1000trails.com or call us at 1-800-205-0606 to redeem this offer.
Mention "W221" for priority placement.

© 2006 Thousand Trails, L.P. All rights reserved.
This email was sent by: Thousand Trails, LP

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If I could work things out I could probably stay FREE at 1000 Trails CGs once or twice a month for the rest of my life with just the emails and never actually joining.

Anyway I get these emails on a very regular basis just because somewhere down the line they got my email addy. By the way, this particular email addy is one I deliberately use at RV shows and anywhere else that an email is required. Over the years you would be surprised the kind of junk I get.

If anyone wants a FREE stay you are welcome to use the W221 or W347 as I don't plan on wasting my time.

[lightningjack11]

Thanks Glenn,

I get these offers all the time and I tempted to take them up on it but would never consider 8000 just to camp. Mybe someday I will just to stop the e-mails.

[richfaa]

You will be subject to a very high pressure sales pitch to join and if you don't they will be very unhappy. We did this a couple of times and said thanks we will take our free gift and see you later..they were not amused.Strangely we have not had any "letters' from them since. We also use a separate E mail address and an alias for these type things. It is a good way to get some free camping if you can stand the sales harassment. I figure it is a payback for them hasseling us.,,

Rich& Helen N.Ridgeville,Ohio.

F-350SD, Lariat, V-10,4:30 Diff, tow command Long bed, Crew Cab Dually, 06 3400RL
Mor-Ryde Pin Box

[ols1932]

I personally disagree about the "high pressure" sales pitch. We were told about the plans available and were left on our own to make up our minds. We opted for the plan we have about one week after we had heard the sales pitch. And then we purchased from a different place. I think a sales pitch is what you make it. I'm a really hard sell case as I always try to go in with an open mind, even when I buy an RV or tow vehicle.

Incidentally, if you take them up on one of their free offers, that will be the only one you get. We have an offer from Western Horizons for the same kind of deal. And, because it's free, we'll take them up on it. This one even offers two free steak dinners!

Orv








Orv & Marge Schinke

2000 Montana 3555RL towed with '95 F-250 Diesel w/Banks Power Pack, TransCommand Module, Banks Exhaust Brake and Smart Lock Module, rear air bags, Trailer Saver Air Ride Hitch. Full-time, members of the Escapees RV Club. Summers in the midwest and winters in the southwest.

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