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jack
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 Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:13 pm Post subject: Tour reviews |
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Hello,
I have been planning to catch the biggest fish in the New Zealand’s waters, this summer. After some search on the internet, I found this company - The Owen River Lodge. They are quite responsive and have answered all my questions. Assured me The West Coast fisheries will allow me to show my wife what a skilled fisherman I am 
Now I need to send them a deposit to secure two spaces in July for us. I am getting cold feet since I only met this company through the internet.
Has anyone here used this company before? If so, would you please let me know if this company is legit? Don’t want to make that deposit and them to disappear. I need real people’s opinion, not what the company says about itself
Thank you in advance.
Jack |
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Garry
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Location: New Zealander in Scotland
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jack, I have never used this company before but I have heard of them. If you are really worried about them ripping you off try contacting the Nelson Information Center ( http://www.nelsonnz.com - email address on bottom of the page) and ask them.
Also remember that New Zealand is a small country and a company ripping people off in a tiny place like Murchison wouldn't last very long at all. |
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jack
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| Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject: customer reviews on the net |
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| hello there. Don’t know about the company you named, though I could advise you something: look for customer reviews on the internet. The largest site that offers such reviews is E-opinions (www.eopinions.com). They have consumer reviews for all kinds of products, including travel. Yahoo Travel (travel.yahoo.com) offers consumer reviews on hotels, and attractions, and things to do. Fodors (www.fodors.com) offers consumer reviews on hotels. Infohub offers extensive coverage on tour operators. Check if that company is listed there, I think in the Rant&Rave Section. Hope this helps |
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Taishan
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| Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject: customers' reviews |
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Yeah, on Infohub the customers write personal reviews about tour operators. You might want to check for yourself:
Owen River Lodge reviews page
http://www.infohub.com/scripts/RANT_cgi/front.php?status=1&top_id=770&id_flag=2
I see the client satisfied, saying this travel agency is reliable, and helpful, the tour was fun, professional and knowledgeable travel guide (the lady praises the tour guide)
It’s so useful when you can read personal opinions, people who actually had business with a certain company.
You can search for review about other tour operators as well. The RANT&Rave Section
Sincerely, |
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Garry
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:45 am Post subject: |
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Do you think I am dumb? All three posts are from IP address 195.225.247.194 ... the oldest trick in the book for messageboard spammers, ask a question as one person and reply as someone else with a URL drop. The reviews on infohub are possibly false as well. Of course this doesn't reflect on Owen River Lodge.
http://www.google.com/search?q=%22195.225.247.194%22 |
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jack,
I am happy to provide you with previous guests details - that would be happy to talk / email you... (Obviously I'd gain their permission first).
I'd also recommend talking to myself - or any other accommodation provider before you hand over your deposit.
Oh - and don;t forget - the fishing season in this part of NZ is October 1 > April 30. So, the lodge is closed for the months of May, June, July, August & September.....
Have fun
Felix Borenstein
Owner & Manager - Owen River Lodge |
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Felix
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Garry,
I think that perhaps you should check out Info Hub in more detail……..
The reviews whilst submitted by guests of my lodge are then verified by staff at Info Hub - and are then POSTED by Info Hub staff.
So, no review can be posted on the site until they are checked by Info hub.
Perhaps, in light of knowing the facts you may wish to review your quote
“The reviews on infohub for Owen River Lodge are obviously bogus as well”
Regards
Felix Borenstein
Owner & Manager - Owen River Lodge |
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Garry
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