Re: How Do I Know I'm Not Getting Scammed ?
Originally Posted by
kris boog
Thank You All. I emailed the "owner" today and shared my concerns. He said that his villa was located in the Hispaniola community, but his answer was so in depth that it may have raised more questions than answers. I may go ahead and call the Hispaniola and see if they vouch for him; but I am leaning towards moving on.... See his reponse below.
Hi Tee,
>
> I understand. Here's some background that might help. I developed
> this property primarily to serve guys that want to have fun. From the
> 40 foot crystal clear pool to the 3 big screen televisions (50 inch
> plasma, 60 inch lcd and 73 inch 3D TV) AND the 150 inch projection
> screen with a $1500 hi definition projector. I also contemplated that
> people would want an ocean view and would want to be close to the
> action (its a little bit of a walk to town but you don't need a car if
> you are in reasonable shape). I put in a fantastic outdoor shower in
> the Master Bedroom as well as movie box with 100 blu-ray and DVD
> movies and at one time had ipods, video games equipment and games etc
> (the small stuff was stolen so I am trying to figure out how to secure
> items so my good custumers can enjoy). In short, I put a lot of
> thought and money into this villa and that is why I charge a bit more.
> All I require is that people respect the property and have a great
> time.
>
> In terms of the deposit, this Villa rents 3 months in advance.
> Therefore I will almost always lose money if people cancel. It is one
> of the best renting villas in a very large gated community (I even
> made the developer put in a basketball court because I knew some of my
> clients would be ballers.
>
> In terms of credibility you can call James Kenney in the Hispaniola
> Residencial offices (809-235-7546) to confirm these facts and the
> fact that I am CEO of a unit of American Express (Google Tracey Thomas
> American Express CEO IP Zone and you will find me). In short, I have
> too much to lose to cheat some good fellas out of their hard-earned
> cash
>
> In closing I am looking for repeat clients that I can have a good
> relationship with so I can continue to offer stuff that other villas
> won't have. You take care of me and I will take care of you.
>
> Really want your business.
>
> Tracey
A second email came shortlt after...
Also, if you pay the upfront deposit you can pay the remainder when
you arrive. If you want to pay the deposit in 2 parts- say half now
and half in 60 days you can do that as well. That is not a problem at
all.
Also if you have to cancel, deposits can be applied toward future
dates with no time limit.
Tracey
I understand everyone's concern, but the guy he mentioned in Hispaniola James Kenny I know him and have known him for a long time, and always was a stand up guy, and worked in the Hispaniola offices when I used to vacation there before I moved down there, he has been associated with them at Hispaniola from the beginning when there really wasn't much there, thought about doing something there myself before deciding to leave Sosua.
I ran into Jimmy a few months ago, and the number he has listed for him in this post is his, plus I have a second more direct number for him. Having said this actually I don't think Jimmy is too much involved with their properties at Hispaniola anymore, he is still involved with the company, but dealing with their new properties on the beach I forget what they call it, but not far from where the helicopter land I think on DR Rosen or is it called Alejo something don't remember the names of the streets up there anymore, but Jimmy Kenny is a legit dude and has been for years in the Sosua community, from Casa Linda to Hispaniola and now the new locale that the company has. Just from what I know of the guy. A relationship that has lasted well over 7 years now.
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