Avoid Redtag.ca

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by globaldesigns

HEHE... Live and learn... Remember the one thread awhile back where reefers were bashing me on the SWC skimmer I bought from a LFS? I bought it also based on the price protection they offered, but did not honor... It happens to all of us, at one time or another.

lol i fought with SWC and ended up getting my money back on the broken skimmer they sold me.

i am also fighting redtag. will be reporting them to the bbb, the Competition Bureau. TICO. and anywhere else i can.

then i will go on every trip review website and make sure to post how horrible they are.

If i pursued on customer to not buy from them, i will be happy

[reefgirl189]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

lol i fought with SWC and ended up getting my money back on the broken skimmer they sold me.

i am also fighting redtag. will be reporting them to the bbb, the Competition Bureau. TICO. and anywhere else i can.

then i will go on every trip review website and make sure to post how horrible they are.

If i pursued on customer to not buy from them, i will be happy

You've pursued me.

And global designs has pursued me to contact a travel agent for my next trip. How do you know you've got a good one?

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

You've pursued me.

And global designs has pursued me to contact a travel agent for my next trip. How do you know you've got a good one?

Ask family or friends if they have one.

Mine is in Calgary, with today's technologies and everything being electronic bookings. You could even use my travel agent if you wish. I have booked about 10 or so trips with her, and always she has blown others and internet out of the water.

MaryAnne Redpath
Marlin Travel
(403)201-5490

Tell her Rick Chorney sent you!

[martinmcnally]

I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by martinmcnally

I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take

they advertised 5 star and then on the confirmation they sent me it said 4 star.

they knowingly lied on their website

[mark]

with any sort of on-line sites between shills and trolls it's buyer beware, great if you can find an individual but careful even then

[globaldesigns]

Originally Posted by martinmcnally

I just went to Mexico using redtag.ca. Have nothing to say but good things. Price was amazing for a 5 star all inclusive. I've been using them for years however you have to remember that a Mexican 5 star is not the same as a Canadian 5 star. Each country has their own requirements for the ratings system.

I'd rather read users comments online and see all the pictures for myself than book blindly with a travel agent. I've done the travel agent route a few times before also and been ripped off. You got to be vigilant no matter which route you take

You are correct, for many tropical locations you need to subtract 1-1.5 stars from the rating you see. Big thng to remember is that a5+ star in Canada isnt the same as Mexico, Dominican or Cuban standards.

[DanG]

I did cuba in january for a 5* (knowing Cuban 5* is not the rest of the world 5*) through selloffvacations.com. I've been to cuba before and knew what to expect food and service wise, just wasnt't expecting sunwing to screw up the flight both ways. Mechanical issues before we left, mechanical issues on the way home. Last time I fly with them.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by DanG

I did cuba in january for a 5* (knowing Cuban 5* is not the rest of the world 5*) through selloffvacations.com. I've been to cuba before and knew what to expect food and service wise, just wasnt't expecting sunwing to screw up the flight both ways. Mechanical issues before we left, mechanical issues on the way home. Last time I fly with them.

what happen to me is that they're advertising a hotel on their website as 5 stars.

so i bought it cuz it was five star, then when they send me my confirmation (after i paid) it says its only 4 stars.

they are knowingly advertising made up ratings to mislead customers