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asskusabouttrav
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#21 · Posted: 4 Jul 2007 20:51
That is the Access International Card . You can go to the enjoy access site and search by zip or area or whatever. I too have received huge discounts using that card. Ive booked a local hotel here for 50 % off and I receive 65 % off a car rental. Othere than that Ive used it for BUrger KIng and a few other fast food chains.
As for the PM ing Beckie just click under the name of the person you are trying to pm (member). if they have an email address on file youll be able to PM them.
Hope that helps
Sean
Aviva Steele and Sean Keely
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Expect Your Success Marketing
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asskusabouttrav
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#22 · Posted: 4 Jul 2007 20:53
Sorry Gang that was 45% off the car rental. Although with my IATA Card now gets me even more off.
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Lindy
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#23 · Posted: 4 Jul 2007 21:35
Wow, thank you everyone. This site is so helpful. I spent the whole afternoon going through old posts here and found ONE post where
there was an example of how to get the discounts, and all the locations listed where you can print them. This was a great help to me as I'm headed to Florida next week and the only hotel I could book in the location I needed to go had changed hands (Quest card). So, now I've got reservations @ 25% off plus some coupons for a free pizza and subway sandwich. Too bad I'd already booked my rental car, but I'm permanently signed in now. As I mentioned before, my director is not much help and I have to hunt and peck to find what I need. I've been spending too much time learning about the business and not about the package.
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ibizniz
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#24 · Posted: 20 Jul 2007 12:17
Hello Lindy
the board of directors host a great call on Wednesdays at 3pm ~ usual number ....it is a great call to have your questions answered "officially".
I think sometimes too much inside information is given away on these forums...or maybe it's just me thinking that
Reading the threads it appears that many members out there have zero upline support, remember if your director is unable to help, go to their upline or the upline level 3 director, they didn't become a level 3 director from doing nothing....I recommend plugging into all the official calls, they will really help you.
cheers
maria
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SAS78
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#25 · Posted: 23 Jul 2007 16:41
I must admit that I'm having a bit of a difficult time finding deals right now, especially with all of the regular discounts offered over the Internet through the various sell-off sites. I'm specifically referring to the cards with this. Has anyone else found this?
I have yet to try one of the vacations and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the savings through the vacations are far greater than I can find on the Internet!
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Lindy
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#26 · Posted: 23 Jul 2007 17:25
Hi Stephanie,
Yes, I have been unsuccessful getting any Quest hotel here in NC, to book me for Charlotte or on the east coast. It appears they don't honor them in the summertime. I found this also with the hotel card. A lot of the hotels have switched owners so the booklets are probably out of date. And WWT are not honoring anything except time share presentations down in Florida.
I gave my son and his girlfriend one of those Personal Vacation vouchers from them and he did get booked in on St. Pete Beach but was very unhappy with the accomodations at the the St. Pete Travelodge. He said the walls were too thin, there were parties until 2am, there was no-one at the front desk after 11pm to handle the situation and they couldn't even get extra towels. They checked out the next morning and paid for a nice hotel themselves.
I gave that very same voucher to a cancer patient here in town during a fund raiser, and I have had to ask her for it back, because I'm afraid she'll run into the same problems.
It also seems when you ask any Level III director, which vouchers are good with the Level I package, you get a lot of white noise. They DO recommend the vouchers in the Level III package though.
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SAS78
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#27 · Posted: 23 Jul 2007 19:01
I'm also finding that there are multiple steps will ALL of the vouchers and $$ is required with each one ~ I'm starting to wonder what I paid for if I need to keep sending more $$ in with every voucher I try to redeem!
Does anyone know where all of the $$ goes? I have a hard time believing that it costs $6.95 U.S. to pick a piece of paper off a shelf, stick it in an envelope and send it back to me. Oh and the paper that I get back asks me to send more $$ back only to get another piece of paper, when does it end and when do I actually get to reserve and go on a real vacation??
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#28 · Posted: 23 Jul 2007 22:06
Stephanie,
remember when you use a voucher you are going to get EXTREME discounts. Yes, there are steps that you must take but it is worth it to save the money. That is the value of the package. Are you willing to spend a little bit of time to save hundreds of dollars? It's worth it. You might have to send in small amounts at different times but it will save you BIG TIME when you check out of where you are staying.
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CarolinaConsign
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#29 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 07:34
Quoting: SAS78 I'm also finding that there are multiple steps will ALL of the vouchers and $$ is required with each one ~ I'm starting to wonder what I paid for if I need to keep sending more $$ in with every voucher I try to redeem! Does anyone know where all of the $$ goes? I have a hard time believing that it costs $6.95 U.S. to pick a piece of paper off a shelf, stick it in an envelope and send it back to me. Oh and the paper that I get back asks me to send more $$ back only to get another piece of paper, when does it end and when do I actually get to reserve and go on a real vacation??
Stephanie,
Before joining Coastal, I spent countless hours researching vacation packages and travel vouchers. I looked at companies that used them and researched what they actually purchased and distributed to there clientele or employees. Everything I found had a fee.
I reviewed a travel promotion conducted by a computer store chain. They gave away Cruise vouchers for sales on laptops/desktops. On the back of the voucher the rules were written. The company viewed the promotion as a complete success and there sales increased by 38% during this time. The computer store understood that it didn't matter if there was an activation fee; processing fee, and port taxes, people love travel and perceive it as worth the cost. 
I have a list of a different competition company voucher requirements/FAQs. I will not post it here to keep from possibly confusing anyone researching coastal. But if you email me I'll send you some examples/links to review for yourself.
Brian
"The only thing that stands between you
and what you want from life
is simply the will to pursue it
and the faith to believe it is possible."
I'm not sure who said this.
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Judy
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#30 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 08:46
Brian,
You have been in this business a while now -can you give us some of your personal experiences with travelling with Coastal? It is good to know that you researched our product before you joined and still decided that ours was the best -that says a lot.
I was just wondering why your site tells nothing about you or shows your picture -isn't that what people keep saying how prospects want to feel a connection with their Director so tell as much about you as you feel comfortable?
Are you doing this business part-time or full-time? Thanks for joining the discussion.
Judy
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Lindy
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#31 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 11:08
Hi Brian,
I'm glad you understand the patience you need with travel vouchers. And yes, I'd like for you to email me some of those links you spoke about above.
One questions I have asked here twice now (and not got an answer to) is this:
WHICH single page vacations (the 25+) which come with the Level 1 package are the most reliable and easy to use?
Thanks.
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CarolinaConsign
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#32 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 11:09
Judy
Quoting: Judy You have been in this business a while now -can you give us some of your personal experiences with travelling with Coastal?
I have only been a Coastal Business owner for 4 months. I have had a lot of changes in my family life since I started my business. So I can not share any personnel trips with you yet, though we are planning some trips now and are going on a cruise in December.
I want to touch on this point, you stated, "Quoting: Judy It is good to know that you researched our product before you joined and still decided that ours was the best -that says a lot.
I did join because I was sold on the business. Show me, any other product package that has the ability to be marketed in so many different ways, at such a tremendous profit. I believe we have the best product for a person to start a business, the best product to offer as a promotional tool to any business, the best product to offer as a fund raiser, etc. I hope you get the point, $6.95, is what? 2 packs of cigarettes (most smokers know that's just the cost of doing business). $6.95 for a voucher, the point again, (most know that's just the cost of doing business). Research what is out there and you still have the best all around deal in town. Is everything great about it? I doubt it. I don't golf, so the golf stuff isn't appealing to me, but I will use those cards for business building. In actuality I really didn't start my business to travel, I started it to get away from the 90+ hours a week. Why did you?
Quoting: Judy I was just wondering why your site tells nothing about you or shows your picture -isn't that what people keep saying how prospects want to feel a connection with their Director so tell as much about you as you feel comfortable?
That's a good point! What people? keep saying what? about connection with there director. I'm kind of torn on that idea, so maybe I'll add a couple of quick words there and a current mug shot. But then again, I've seen some sites that use a national celebrity to promote them, big whop, most people know that is only a paid actor/actress. Look at some of the sites that have pics and info about people..... enough said there! I haven't seen what you look like, or Adam, or Sean, or even Harold (talked to him on the phone; great guy), but I know someone could connect with you or them, site unseen. I didn't know what my director looked like or really anything about her; PNL Travel, when we first started conversing. But I connected with Lora through are numerous emails and telephone calls. So, it isn't about me, it should be about them. Seeing that I only direct people to that site, when that question may come up with a prospect, I'll share more about me then. Until that time it's all about them... (FORM)!
If I go to your link, what will I see?
Quoting: Judy Are you doing this business part-time or full-time?
I'm only a part timer, now. I've recently started marketing B2B and will continue to call leads. I have a sense of urgency with my business, but I'm not in a rush. I have a business & marketing plan and goals (not written in stone) all realistic and obtainable.
To your daily success!
Brian
"It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else."
Erma Bombeck
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CarolinaConsign
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#33 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 11:40
Quoting: Lindy Hi Brian, I'm glad you understand the patience you need with travel vouchers. And yes, I'd like for you to email me some of those links you spoke about above. One questions I have asked here twice now (and not got an answer to) is this: WHICH single page vacations (the 25+) which come with the Level 1 package are the most reliable and easy to use?
Lindy, I will email you some info today!
On the subject of the 25+ getaways, I would think the ones that only offer one location would be the easiest and most reliable. The Disney Florida Holiday, Las Vegas Vacation, Branson, etc.
I do think all the getaways would be easy to use at different times of the year. Let me give you an example, if you take a vacation at Myrtle Beach, when would it be the most expensive? Of course MB is a vacation wow zone; with 2 bike weeks, spring break, & a Memorial Day to Labor Day season. Even with all that if you go down at the end of September the prices have dropped and the vacancies are easy to find. The best time to go to Disney, FL is early spring time. The best time to go to Vegas is when you have money to burn (kidding). You know, up in your neck off the woods, when those leafs turn, it's a struggle to find lodging.
Brian
"When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us."
Alexander Graham Bell
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#34 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 11:46
I think Harold's pic is on his site unless he removed the mug shot!
My opinion is that it is important to connect with people and personalize as much as possible. My recommendation is to at least include a bit about yourself, your life and why you are with Coastal. Also, it helps people recognize that this is a real business run by real live people. I think a picture is helpful too because it means you will put your face in front of your business. It builds some trust with those you speak with. My opinion, I have not done any clinical studies!!
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SAS78
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#35 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 12:07
Hi Brian,
thank you for your additions to this post
I suppose it's easy to say that $6.95 is not much. However, with the 3 day cruises, when you add $6.95 to 'activate the voucher' + $75. processing fee per person + $130 port fee + taxes + flight to get to the port you could probably get a package on-line for that amount, or less, if you took some time to research different sell-off options. I have tried to activate a couple of the vouchers so far and with each one I'm finding multiple steps each with additional costs. Perhaps once I finally get to go on a vacation I'll think differently, I just feel that I need to experience what the package has to offer to be able to promote it to others and I'm having trouble getting through the process myself...
Any insight into 'easy' to book trips from either the LI or LII packages would be much appreciated.
Thanks
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#36 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 13:13
Quoting: decker2006 I think Harold's pic is on his site unless he removed the mug shot! My opinion is that it is important to connect with people and personalize as much as possible. My recommendation is to at least include a bit about yourself, your life and why you are with Coastal. Also, it helps people recognize that this is a real business run by real live people. I think a picture is helpful too because it means you will put your face in front of your business. It builds some trust with those you speak with. My opinion, I have not done any clinical studies!!
lol...I love the clinical study statement. More than that, I appreciate your opinion!
Brian
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Judy
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#37 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 15:27
I know that Jeff Mills site and all his team get to a whois page which is basically a website all about them and why they got started, etc. Now I don't think I would go so far yet as to add extensive pictures of my two daughters (as cute as they are) but I personally want to see what someone looks like as the internet can be such an isolating experience.
You will find a picture of me one you have opted in to my vacation power site and my we close your sales landing page. I am in the process of designing a website which will give much more information with the movie and the WCYS sites as links. I think I will have a better chance of optins then. Hopefully I will have some great pictures of me at the Celebrity Resorts which I am staying at in August as part of my Level 2 8 Day resort Getaway.
I guess I thought you had been in the business a while Bill because you had joined in Dec 2006 but perhaps that was all part of your research.
I got into this business to eventually get out of my other business (home daycare) and to make a success of myself (even though my degree is in psychology and early childhood) which don't really pay well unless I became a psychologist which is not a possibility.
I also like most people here am trying to move into the debt reduction rather than debt producer mode of my life and thought this was a great vehicle.
To everyone's continued success.
Judy
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#38 · Posted: 24 Jul 2007 19:35
I for one love our Coastal Package. In my 2 years I have saved well over 10k using it. My favorites are the cards as with them you can book last minute. It takes a bit more work on the complimentary vacations as you must plan out 60-90 days in advance. But you get the deepest discounts that way. Ive seen people get 3 days and 2 nights at hotels for under $20. You cant beat that. Now sometimes you have processing fees and deposits but when most hotels are about $100 a night you still get a better deal using the vouchers. I for one love the Coastal package.
Adam
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