Martin Lake Resort, Biloxi, MS - When I arrived there the clerk at the desk told me I couldn't take the tour or receive the computer because me wife was not with me

Martin Lake Resort, Biloxi, MS - When I arrived there the clerk at the desk told me I couldn't take the tour or receive the computer because me wife was not with me

Martin Lake resort

Mr. Robert L W

Daphne, AL United States36526

Fax (425)732-0488 COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: Martin Lake resort

14605 Parker Rd

Biloxi, MS United States 39532

(866)872-3125 Email User

COMPLAINT INFORMATION:

Date Received: 4/13/2004

Primary Complaint Classification: Advertising Issues

Complaint:

I received an advertisment in the mail stating that I had won a brand new computer with monotor. When i called the toll free number, the operator told me they were from the Martin Lake Resort in Biloxi and I would definitely get a new Gateway computer if I come in for an hour tour.

When I made my appointment for Saturday, April 10 the operator asked me if I was married and had a combined income of $30,000 a year. I was also told to bring my checkbook.

I went to the appointment alone because my wife was unable to come. When I arrived there the clerk at the desk told me I couldn't take the tour or receive the computer because me wife was not with me. When I tried to talk to the clerk he walked away.

I went to the local sheriff's office to report the incident. A deputy sheriff told me that others have had simular problems and advised me to contact the BBB. I drove 120 miles round trip for nothing from Daphne, Alabama. The owner, Jerry S also was no help with the situation. They were acually selling $5000 time shares but didn't tell you until you got there.

Settlement Explanation:

I was told that I would get this Gateway Computer regardless and was denied. I feel they owe me this

computer.

Customer Service Rep: Mr. Jerry S

Product or Service: Computer

Disputed Amount: 600

Problem Date: 4/10/2004

Complaint Dates: 4/10/2004

robert w

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Martin Lake is a deceptive company. While traveling in my motorhome, I stayed at Martin Lake as it was a Coast to Coast park. I liked the Biloxi, MS area so purchased a membership for $1500 and annual dues of $249. I only stayed there the one year and although I paid dues for a 2nd year, I never returned. I cancelled my membership and agreed to forfeit my $1500. This was in June 2002. Now I find that Martin Lake is claiming I owe $1371 in back annual dues and turned it over to Bayside Recovery (Collection Agency)claiming my dues must be paid forever, even though I no longer use their services and had cancelled my membership in writing and forfeited my $1500 membership fee. They are a sneaky and deceiving company and I refuse to pay. So buyer beware!! By the way, I sold my RV many years ago and am 77 years old and in poor health, living on social security and a small pension.

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I am unhappy with Martin Lake Resort also. I have the details on my website www.talktokate.com about what happened to me. Please read and spread the word.

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Hello. I am trying to get a hold of Mr.Robert LW, the man that posted this complaint. My husband and I just went through the same thing and saw that it looks like we're not the only ones.