EventsAndAdventures

10/09/09

Looking for new friends?? This is the place to find 'em

by houstonpartyboy at Citysearch

I joined Events and Adventures a few months ago and have had a blast ever since! I was initially a little unsure of the idea of buying a membership to go out and have fun but in the long run it has been money well spent. I’ve enjoyed a multitude of different outings and have made a lot of new friends along the way. There is a wide variety of events to choose from and more events in one month than I can even attend so it keep me busy in my spare time! I’ve suggested it to a few friends and took them as guests to a few events and naturally they had a great time as well and 2 of them also became members. It’s nice making new friends but it’s even better when you can mix both your current and new friends together. I noticed a few of the negative remarks about Events and Adventures and I have to say I disagree, these people probably didn’t give it a fair chance. It is a little odd in the beginning but once you let your guard down and start talking to people, it’s impossible not to have a good time.

• Pros: tons of events to choose from
• Cons: not enough time to attend everything :)

09/26/09

Advice: Don't Join.

by truebl at Citysearch

I thought A&E would answer my social needs. It DID NOT.

I bought into the sales pitch at a cost of $1,700.00.

I was not given the time to think about my decision of joining A&E because they would not let me unless I wanted to pay more. The man I met with said, 'that the price offered was only good for that day of the interview.' To "sleep on it" and think it over was not an option. To join the next day would cost me $2,000. This should be a RED FLAG to anyone! This is the definition of a high pressure sales tactic.

I regretfully did join. Went to one event and found it not to be for me: it was disorganized, only five members attended and they seemed to be completely immature, shy, and lacking in social skills.

SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

you can spend your money more wisely i.e. host a party, take a class, or simple buy that thing you always wanted because for me joining A&E did not make me anymore social or happy, I was just 1,700.00 poorer.

• Pros: none
• Cons: too pricey, high sales tactics, unethical organization

09/25/09

Scam

by flower54 at Citysearch

Be careful with this company. I saw their ad on the internet so I typed in my information. They called me and the guy said "We'll set up an appointment for you to come to our 'clubhouse' and meet a group member." I had no idea about the cost, so I said "Does it cost anything?" and he said yes, but that's never an issue. So I went in for my meeting, which is actually an interview, and the lady talked to me forever and I could tell it was a scam. So she showed me the price, (it's over $1,000 for a year) and I acted hesitant. The catch is that if you go home to think about it, and want to come back at a different date, it will cost you $300 more. So they are trying to pressure you into signing right then. So I signed because they said I had 24 hours to revoke my subscription. Well, I revoked it by sending an email, and it has been about three weeks, and they still haven't refunded my credit card. If this place was all that and more, they would not have to do the "sign now and save $300 or wait till tomorrow and lose the $300." No legitimate offer that is worth the money would do that. Plus, it does not need to take a month to refund someone's credit card.

• Pros: nothing
• Cons: scam