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Beat My Quote! Travel Agents Thread
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Hi
I am looking to book a
14nt holiday for 2 adults and 1 child who will be two when we travel.
We are hoping to go to Alcudia either Delfin Verde or Iberostar hotel.
I have had a quote from Thomas Cook for £1500 flying from Newcastle on 22nd July to 5th aug 2008.
please help me make our hol cheaper!:j0 -
I hope this doesn't sound rude but does this thread actually work? By that I mean are there really any travel agents or experts reading it and has anyone who posted a 'beat my quote' had a response from anyone? Due to the way this works it with TAs etc supposed to be pm-ing responses, I can't see how we can tell if this thread is really working for some people or not.
I posted a 'beat my quote' three days ago and haven't had any responses at all.... not even to say something along the lines of 'that's a good price that can't be beaten so go for it'. Have I just been unlucky?
Would it be a good idea for posters to indicate if they have been helped with a post to say this? Alternatively, TAs and experts could post a public reply to say the price cannot be beaten.“A journey is best measured in friends, not in miles.”
(Tim Cahill)0 -
- Desired destination(s) - Bodrum - Turkey
- Which airport/ports? - All London or South West
- Holiday Travel Dates. - 10/05/2008
- Duration of holiday 7 days
- Number of people travelling - 4
- Flights only or Flight & Hotel, accomadation already sorted out for the 7 days (10th 17th May '08)
0 - Desired destination(s) - Bodrum - Turkey
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The Quote itself: £492
Who the quote is from: internet
Is there a booking fee: No
Location: Fuerteventura, Caleta de Fuste
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Caleta Gardens
The departure Airport/Post: Manchester (we live in midlands though so east mids would be great if price is good)
The Holiday Dates: Depart wed 3rd september----Return wed 10th september
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2 Adults
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): See above, Caleta Gardens
The Board (self catering/half board etc): Self Catering
Any specific requirements: No
Is an in-flight meal included: No
Transfers: No
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- The Quote itself: 429.00 pp
- Who the quote is from: Imperial Travel
- Is there a booking fee: No
- The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: Imperial Travel / Monarch / Sultan Gardens
- The departure Airport/Post: London Gatwick
- The Holiday Dates: 01.06.08
- The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 2
- The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): Sultan Gardens
- The Board (self catering/half board etc): All Inclusive
- Any specific requirements: Twin Room
- Is an in-flight meal included: Yes
0 - The Quote itself: 429.00 pp
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The Quote itself: £995
Is there a booking fee: No
The Tour Operator/Airline/Hotel: One week on the King Tut 1 (upper deck) incl 12 trips and one week at the Sonesta St George Luxor. During the second week fly to Cairo for one night staying at the Sofitel Sphinx; whilst in Cairo include trips to Memphis / Saqarra, Pyramids, Museum & Citadel.
The departure Airport/Post: Birmingham or Manchester
The Holiday Dates: Can depart during the first three weeks in November 2008
The number of people travelling (inc kids ages): 4
The Hotel (or * if it’s allocate on arrival): See above
The Board (self catering/half board etc): B&B in teh hotels, AI on the boat
Any specific requirements:
Is an in-flight meal included: Yes0 -
- Desired destination(s) - Bodrum - Turkey
- Which airport/ports? - All London or South West
- Holiday Travel Dates. - 10/05/2008
- Duration of holiday 7 days
- Number of people travelling - 4
- Flights only or Flight & Hotel, accomadation already sorted out for the 7 days (10th 17th May '08)
and the quote to be beaten is....?
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Quote from BMI
Total inc all taxes etc £1010.61
Hotel Augusta 3*, Palma Majorca
14/4-21/4
2 adults, 1 teen (13)
H/B
LHR - PMI, direct daytime flights
any better quotes? Many thanks0 -
I hope this doesn't sound rude but does this thread actually work? By that I mean are there really any travel agents or experts reading it and has anyone who posted a 'beat my quote' had a response from anyone? Due to the way this works it with TAs etc supposed to be pm-ing responses, I can't see how we can tell if this thread is really working for some people or not.
I posted a 'beat my quote' three days ago and haven't had any responses at all.... not even to say something along the lines of 'that's a good price that can't be beaten so go for it'. Have I just been unlucky?
Would it be a good idea for posters to indicate if they have been helped with a post to say this? Alternatively, TAs and experts could post a public reply to say the price cannot be beaten.
I was wondering the same thing. Also, it would be good if old posts could be removed showing only current ones but maybe I just don't know how forums work. Apologies if that's the case!0 -
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Originally Posted by Nenen
I hope this doesn't sound rude but does this thread actually work? By that I mean are there really any travel agents or experts reading it and has anyone who posted a 'beat my quote' had a response from anyone? Due to the way this works it with TAs etc supposed to be pm-ing responses, I can't see how we can tell if this thread is really working for some people or not.
Actually speaking as a new member - I'm a travel agent who has PM'd people with quotes. I don't bother quoting if I can't beat a price as it is a waste of my time. However I've been a bit put off when I've quoted and don't even get an acknowledgement from the person I've been trying to help. Others have replied asking for more details and sounding interested but then nothing. I don't think it appropriate to chase bookings from this forum - the onus is more on the buyer here to book than the seller to push!
The quotes it is hardest to beat are those where you're just looking for flights - where an agent can really beat prices (and we can!!) is where you have at least 2 elements - i.e. flight plus accommodation (and then transfers or car hire on top sometimes). Gives us more to play with!
So my answer is I don't know if it works or not - but love any opportunity to show that we can beat the online prices and we're not out to rip anyone off, just make a living!![FONT="]I am a Travel Agent [/FONT][FONT="]My company’s ATOL/ABTA numbers are S0466/3973. MSE doesn't check my status as a Travel Agent, so you need to take my word for it. Atol numbers can be checked with the Civil Aviation Authority. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Travel Agent Code of Conduct.[/FONT]0
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