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The above number phoned to say my name had been entered into a draw--weird considering the draw had just been completed but would occur again--. The car was a BMW and the caller, identifying herself as Charlotte also mentioned something about a resort.  She knew our address and our names.  She left a 1-800 number to check out the company.  the number was 1.800-728-1695. extension 8307, name: Charlotte  The internet address she gave was aviawest.comfwd/bmw.

I had calls from this number both last and this week to which I requested that I be placed on their "Do Not Call List". Also, I have some knowledge of the timeshare industry and know that it doesn't suit my lifestyle.

If calls like these continue and/or you are receiving calls from other organizations attempting to market their products to you, all you have to do is ask to be placed on their "Do Not Call List".

Check it out: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/DNCL/brochure_consumer.htm.

Also, if you're considering a timeshare purchase you should compare Aviawest prices to that of resales. Have a look at Craigslist or UsedVictoria and see the difference in price between Aviawest and resellers. These products are not liquid! You can't even give them away. What happens then when you buy the product and a few years later you no longer believe that it suits your lifestyle? Good luck offloading it. Remember, if you don't use it, you still have to pay maintenance fees and membership dues.

What a load of crap!  Keep them on the line as long as possible and be sure that you waste THEIR time.

I can't believe this thread has gone on for over two years.  Aviawest isn't a scam.  It is a time share and people selling time shares are ALWAYS pushy.  They have to be in order to sell them.  We bought one from them about 3 yrs ago and love it however I always tell people if you don't like to travel or if you don't have the money to buy one then don't do it.  The only thing I would do differently is to buy it privately as you'll only pay a quarter of the price.  And you don't need a whack of points either b/c you can get last minute deals for few points.  We also know lots of people that don't mind sitting through the presentation (and telling the salesman that at 90 minutes he's done) to get their free weekend.

My wife got a call from this number and the lady gave us the whole run-down (over the phone) that everyone else has been talking about.  Naturally, when my wife told me about this I was skeptical.  However, I figured we would check it out just for the hell of it.  After all, there was no way I was going to buy anything from them.  I'm a real assh^le when it comes to sales so I was looking forward to wasting their time and chewing them out.  

When we went to the presentation, I was actually semi-impressed with everything.  We arrived at a nice office building in Burnaby and they gave us a presentation (one-on-one and not one person talking to a huge crowd).  At first I was like "Whatever!  You can't fool me."  But it is quite logical.  Obviously at the end of the presentation (which honestly was 1.5 hours), they place a good purchasing offer on the table that is only valid for that day.  In a way, it is a timeshare program, but it's a modified  program and a good one too.  The starting offer is about $18,000 but they reduce it by about $4,000 for that night only.

Anyway, long story short, we didn't buy anything but we would certainly think about it in the future.  If you take the time to crunch the numbers, it does make sense for poeple who like to travel.  And as they promised, we were given our prizes after the presentation.  We won a 2 for 1 stay at one of their BC resorts and a DVD player.  Hey, not the ideal way to spend an afternoon, but at least we won a couple gifts!

By the way, I still can't figure out how they get your last names and why the qualifying age is 28 years.

Just got a call and I am glad I checked it out online.  I think I got the same call last year as well. the first time I had to sit in on a presentation as some other people have commented. The guy on the phone was very nice and understanding, but also very persistent that I go. (didn't go)
 This call was a message that I had entered a draw for a 2010 BMW and I had to call back to verify my info. Her name was Lynn ext 8346.  I am sure this is legit.  I swear i am not affiliated I have a full time job already. This is just not for me.  It is very hard these days to trust faceless phone calls and promises too good to be true.
  I think Aviawest needs to approach thier business in a different manner. Perhaps they would get less hang ups.

Kim may very well work for aviawest but I don't!  Guys, it's not a scam it's called marketing!  Of course they are trying to sell timeshares and they have a marketing budget to do it.  You sit through a 90 minute presentation and for your time you get something.  That something can vary from a dvd player or a free night stay at the resort.  We have done the presentation and enjoyed our stay.  The Landing west coast grill restaurant has great food.  There are a lot of scams in the world but, get over it, it's just marketing!

Got the same call about a Benz. Never put my name in any ballot. Call back number was 1-800-728-1695.

Someone by the name of Shane keeps leaving messages on my cell phone.  It’s a promo thing that he says I entered but I don't remember doing this for a 2010 BMW SUV.  He’s not saying I won it just that he wants to talk to me.  I googled AVOS Resorts and it is on the Island and his call back # matches (250-716-2650).

He wants me to call him back at 1-800-728-1695 ext 8323?  Obviously a scam or trying to get you to buy a timeshare.

I had calls from this number both last and this week to which I requested that I be placed on their "Do Not Call List". Also, I have some knowledge of the timeshare industry and know that it doesn't suit my lifestyle.

If calls like these continue and/or you are receiving calls from other organizations attempting to market their products to you, all you have to do is ask to be placed on their "Do Not Call List".

Check it out: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/DNCL/brochure_consumer.htm.

Also, if you're considering a timeshare purchase you should compare Aviawest prices to that of resales. Have a look at Craigslist or UsedVictoria and see the difference in price between Aviawest and resellers. These products are not liquid! You can't even give them away. What happens then when you buy the product and a few years later you no longer believe that it suits your lifestyle? Good luck offloading it. Remember, if you don't use it, you still have to pay maintenance fees and membership dues.

I got several calls from this number. They ask for some information---once, I have responded, but they called me again---so that I would not give any specific details and did not return the call. They know my address, phone, age/salary range (in general and what is listed in the phone directory probably). I am sure I did not enter that draw. To mention, be careful when one would ask for some personal information that is not listed anywhere.

it is a different number that stands for Aviawest --- I would say several official phone numbers that are different from the discussed one.

For god's sakes people, Aviawest is not a scam. It is a family owned business that has been around for 20 years. They own 6 resorts and are affiliated with 1000s of others through RCI. (rci.com) Yes it is timeshare, which might or might now work for you, thats a different story, but its not a scam. And for those of you who say you never filled out anything, well sorry to dissapoint. You did, there is hundreds of those entry boxes at restaurants, stores and mall throughout Vancouver Island and lower Mainland. Now you might not remember doing so, cause they have been marketing like this for years, so it might be a "lead" that is 10 years old or more, hence the changed address and such. Anyways people, phone up your Better Business Bureau of you dont believe me. Aviawest has been on the back cover of the BBB brochure almost every year for the last decade or more

So how long have you been working this FILTHY SCAM? It's funny when you scumballs show up on sites like this, they must be making it tougher for you to STEAL MONEY on the phone. Good, glad to hear it!


Oh, and BBB ratings are effing worthless, they don't report against business that pay them dues.

ve no remeberance of entering anything. BMW ya right.

My wife got a msg on the ans machine from Shane AVOS resorts re a draw she recently enetered for a BMW.  He requested a call back 1800 728 1695 ext 8323.
The only draw she entered for anything would have been at the RV show at the tradex.  Looks like the entry got forwarded to this company?

We will not be calling back thanks to the posts read thus far.
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Got a call from them, they said I was in a draw for a BMW. I'm glad I checked the info here. I guess this is a legitimate company but I'm not really interested in this kind of stuff.

this is resort company using a random dialer to get you to attend a meeting to enter a contest

You need to look up the definition of "scam", you clearly dont know what it means.

Whatever anyone says, there is one simple answer... if you dont want to be called / contacted, then dont give our your information. You cant get angry at a company for conducting business that you agreed to accept when you filled out the entry form for the prize. That's why you should always READ what you are signing / putting info on... try taking some responsibility for your own actions instead of whining like a maimed pig.

Not directed at any poster in particular, but in general those who use the word "SCAM" in their posts:

Aviawest has used contest entry forms as a way to gather prospects for their fractional ownership resorts for many years now.  You have the potential to win a very legitimate prizes such as a vehicle lease.  The rules and regulations CLEARLY STATE that by completing the entry form you agree to them contacting you for the purpose of providing information on their resorts or inviting you to visit one of their presentation centers.  The rules and regulations also require you to provide your name, telephone number, address, email address, occupation, as well as marital status, age category and income all as mandatory fields to qualify. If they have contacted you, either you or someone acting on your behalf completed one of their entry forms (i.e. Dad thought it would be nice to try help you win a new car).  No, I am not affilliated with Aviawest, I just despise the ignorance of people who use the word "SCAM" to refer to anything they dislike, regardless of it's legitimacy.  If you did not want to be contacted, you should not have completed the form and should have a conversation with those who know you about providing your personal information without your consent.  You can have whatever opinion you choose on this marketing style, but it is not a SCAM.