Hello all,
I am new to the forum, and apologize if this questions has been gone over before, but when do scalpers start to put their spots (specifically housekeeping ones) up for sale? And on what websites/by what means?
Thanks for the help!
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parklover
I have never heard of Housekeeping or any other DNC lodging reservations being scalped.
The DNC reservations aren't scalped, just their guests!
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Re: When/where do scalpers pop their heads out? March 28, 2012 12:47PM | Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 1,372 |
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parklover
I have never heard of Housekeeping or any other DNC lodging reservations being scalped.
Re: When/where do scalpers pop their heads out? March 28, 2012 01:33PM | Registered: 12 years ago Posts: 1,976 |
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parklover
I have never heard of Housekeeping or any other DNC lodging reservations being scalped.
They are being resold, and it is pretty much legal to do so.
There are tour companies that book entire blocks of rooms to resell. The room is part of it, along with logistics support, tour guides, planned meals, etc. The amount they make on the rooms probably isn't much, but I don't think it's any kind of commission out of DNC's pocket. I remember sitting on the porch at Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone, talking to the area warehouse manager. He said his wife was the coordinator for Xanterra group lodging in the area. Apparently a lot of people found themselves there angry about the "quality" of the accommodations. They didn't quite understand that "rustic" meant a wood stove for heat, basic bedding, and old-looking wood floors. I frankly loved the cabins.
There are also some independent websites that say they can help one book lodging at NPS sites. Absolute, total ripoffs. They basically take a cut for being a middleman for a resource that one can get directly from the concessionaire. They don't book ahead of time or get anything that you couldn't already book yourself without paying their commission. At least the tour companies are providing some sort of value. These guys are just giving the impression that booking through them adds value.
Re: When/where do scalpers pop their heads out? March 28, 2012 02:05PM | Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 4,173 |
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parklover
I have stayed in a dirtier room at the Ahwahnee with lamps and other things that did not work when we checked in and we had to ask numerous times for them to be fixed.
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parklover
I have never heard of Housekeeping or any other DNC lodging reservations being scalped.
They are being resold, and it is pretty much legal to do so.
There are tour companies that book entire blocks of rooms to resell. The room is part of it, along with logistics support, tour guides, planned meals, etc. The amount they make on the rooms probably isn't much, but I don't think it's any kind of commission out of DNC's pocket. I remember sitting on the porch at Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone, talking to the area warehouse manager. He said his wife was the coordinator for Xanterra group lodging in the area. Apparently a lot of people found themselves there angry about the "quality" of the accommodations. They didn't quite understand that "rustic" meant a wood stove for heat, basic bedding, and old-looking wood floors. I frankly loved the cabins.
There are also some independent websites that say they can help one book lodging at NPS sites. Absolute, total ripoffs. They basically take a cut for being a middleman for a resource that one can get directly from the concessionaire. They don't book ahead of time or get anything that you couldn't already book yourself without paying their commission. At least the tour companies are providing some sort of value. These guys are just giving the impression that booking through them adds value.
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I suggest you call the reservation number and ask if they have a waiting list.
Re: When/where do scalpers pop their heads out? March 28, 2012 11:16PM | Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 4,173 |
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Thanks for all the input everyone.
But relating back to my original post, how might I go about finding a Housekeeping spot for this summer (tour sites, cancellations, etc.)? Do people cancel often? And if so, how do you check when new spots may open up?