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Thomsons Clever Marketing Trick to make you book in a Panic

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tonyco1:
I noticed when I booked our Family party into the Athina, (and this is across the board when I checked a few others out),
that Thomson's say "Just 1 room left", or "Just 3 rooms left".
Crap! - they actually had 22 rooms left.

I had trouble with the website so I phoned the Thomson's booking line on 0871 231 4691.
I was transferred eventually by the phone system, & answered by a lovely girl based in the North in a First Choice Shop.

Strange I thought so while doing my booking and getting the web-save price still, she told me they had closed all the old call centres (sacked most of the staff)
and now calls were put through to the shop girls, all over the UK.
So when things get busy, expect delays and don't forget they are holding you on a line that costs a lot more than a normal land-line.
Save some money and phone this shop direct on 01744 735 205, or your local shop, if you have a problem booking on the web,
and say you had a website problem to keep the web discount.

I told her that I was worried about only 2 rooms left showing on the net, as I had others in the family wanting to book more rooms, (well I had to find out)!!
she phoned and checked and they actually had 22 rooms left out of 44, for my weeks.

So - - it just proves you should not panic to book when it says one room left!! Another Thomson's sales pressure technique!

Jimbo:
Absolutely right! Before we left SS in October I said to mine host that I was amazed they were fully-booked for Set 11 according to Thomson's web site. He issued forth a rude Greek expression and said this was policy to make the resort look busy.

If in doubt, I suggest phoning the apartment.

Lesley:
Yep same too with my sister's in laws who are coming out to SS in June, same tactic was used, only the 1 room left!!!! at the Thomas Bay, told them not to panic but they did book it so will be lovely to see them summer 2011 as it will be there 1st experience not only of SS but of Greece.

Gavlah1973:
Ah the old 'Fear Close'

I use this all the time in sales. Only available today mate, wont be able to do this price next week, not got much support left for this product so you'll have to be quick etc etc

tonyco1:
Yes Guys, the oldest trick in the book, funnily enough, they only had one room left back in November as well!!
Oh! Well!

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