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jojobiz
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2008 17:53
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YTB lost thier IATAAN rating
carnival has dropped them
the owner is pushing stocks, that are on the pinksheets where the company doesn't have to account for much.
read what the the owner is doing... throwing parties and buying churches....
if the company was so good... then why are the owners selling offf thier stocks?
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WARRANTIES4LESS
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# Posted: 20 Feb 2008 09:02
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Interesting,
Having owned a travel agency, and seeing all these MLM card mills pop up back in the 80's, it was only a matter of time to see hundreds more, and we have. lol
My opinion is all these deals days are numbered, and for good reason, most generate their profits solely from recruiting new representatives, and very few are making anything from booking travel. What this appears like to regulators is a ponzi pyramid, so unless this deal, or any other can demonstrate retail business to non agents, it will not pass the acid test of regulators, so watch out, they will not survive.
Good luck to all, Mike
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lperez661
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# Posted: 29 Feb 2008 17:37
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Is there any travel industry online that doesn't require a start up fee, to work??? Please, anybody?
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 3 Mar 2008 22:58
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YTB still books travel with Carnival Cruiselines. We have won the their Pinnacle Award 3 years in a row. November 8, 2007 YTB hosted a Carnival one day sale and book over 12,000 cruises for Carnival. We broke all kinds of records.
It is true that are IATAN has been suspended (very political) but YTB has proven that an IATAN is not necessary to book travel and earn commissions.
YTB is Not a card mill. YTB offers a service of travel to our clients at competitive rates. We do not take the place of traditional agents, however we are a competitor to Expedia and Orbitz etc. We also have a MLM component which we are proud of.
YTB has been around for the past 7 years and will continue to exist and give the average person the opportunity to earn above average income.
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Wigtail
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# Posted: 26 Mar 2008 23:41
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It has become a good habit of mine to always check the prices of the leading suppliers like Orbitz, Expedia, travelocity, YTB, by going directly to their websites, www.orbitz.com, www.expedia.com, www.travelocity.com, www.ytbtravelandcruise.com It pays to shop around as prices fluctuate often. Hope this helps.
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 11 Apr 2008 20:27 · Edited by: Gailtravel
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More Good news about YTB
YTB booked more than $414 million dollars in travel in 2007. Our net income was $3.2 million dollars. This is theadvantage of being associated with a "public" company. Consumers get to make an informed decision about whether to join or not.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080401/nytu083a.html?.v=1
Here is another article about YTB's financial state. I understand that this author is pretty on point with his predictions!
http://seekingalpha.com/article/70853-ytb-international-wall-street-s-next-online-tra vel-darling?source=yahoo
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lemming
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# Posted: 23 Apr 2008 12:54
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Wow, am I confused. I am lemming and will follow this (YTB) until I fall off the cliff. I work hard, pay my bills...just looking for that slice of the pie that others always seem to find. When will it be my turn? Maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones this time!
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twiggy149
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# Posted: 13 May 2008 17:38
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I am new to YTB here in Canada. Does anyone know how I find out about seminars in Canada?? Ontario??
This so far seems to be a good thing and yes you get out of it what you put in. I figure that once i get my 6 people and then it pays for it's self and then everything else is extra!! How can you go wrong with that??
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Thanks
Lisa
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 1 Jun 2008 23:54
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twiggy149: I am new to YTB here in Canada. Does anyone know how I find out about seminars in Canada?? Ontario??
Lisa, call the main office and you can get info there. You can also send a support ticket through the back office to get your questions answered!
You have a great positive attitude! that's what you need to succeed.
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luvtravel
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2008 12:47
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Hi Gail good to see you here!
Is the 2fly free program still available thru YTB?
Thanks
Terri
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WARRANTIES4LESS
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2008 13:36
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lperez661: Is there any travel industry online that doesn't require a start up fee, to work??? Please, anybody?
Good question,
I research them all, and most will cost from $400.00 to $600.00 up front, and up to $80.00 per month, so you better be committed to recruiting others or you will never see your investment back in commissions.
If interested, I have just got done researching a unique alternative, without the headaches of booking your own travel, but still access the same discounted travel all of the others access, so if you are looking for less expensive travel related business, this is the one at only $50. and $19.95 a month.
Good luck,
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2008 19:36
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luvtravel: Hi Gail good to see you here! Is the 2fly free program still available thru YTB? Thanks Terri
Hi Terri! The program has been discontinued. I hear that it wil be replaced with something more improved.
Gail
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mreyn
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# Posted: 14 Jun 2008 22:22
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Hi, I researched all of the travel businesses. I decided on one that has a couple of options to join, both of which are less than $300. We have a celebrity spokesperson and are based in Texas. Good luck! We also have our own travel booking portal online that automates our business. More info if needed. Good luck!
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2008 00:13
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WARRANTIES4LESS: I research them all, and most will cost from $400.00 to $600.00 up front, and up to $80.00 per month, so you better be committed to recruiting others or you will never see your investment back in commissions.
Actually with m company that is not true. We have 2 opportunities, one of selling travel websites and the other of booking travel. Mnay of our RTAs only book travel. Others lean more to the recruiting. 2 very honest ways of earning a living. 
I have booked cruises, tours and more recently a group trip.
The commission on the group trip was pretty handsome
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cherylonthego
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# Posted: 17 Jun 2008 13:18
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Hey there!! There are so many different options and in a trillion dollar industry there will be more!! I joined Ultimate Choice Travel and love it!! The launch of the new site is scheduled for June 30th and we are all very excited!! We are travel referral reps! We get a company maintained website, at cost travel and refer people to our travel site or concierge to book their travel. I think it is the only one so far that pays upline travel commissions!! Pretty cool!! The real kicker for me was the leadership!! Steve Smith who made business history with Excel Telecommunications is at the helm. It is a fun industry!! Good luck to all!!
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getawaytravel
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# Posted: 18 Jun 2008 11:55
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Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the forum. I first would like to congratulate
every one of you for making the decision to be in business
for yourself. It's the best way to control your time and your
financial position. If nothing else, the advantages and savings
are excellent for home based business owners.
Now that we have that out of the way.....
Every company has it's pro's and con's. That's why
you research, research some more and research it all over
again. However, I will advise you that DSA has verified and
approved YTB as a legitimate company.
As for my credibility....
I'm 100% vested in this opportunity. I'm a Power Team
Leader (PTL) with my eyes on the prize. True, the money is in
the marketing and recruiting. If you want to effect the masses
then you have to recruit. The last time I checked..... the J.O.B.
that you're working recruited you. That's right, look in the mirror
and ask your corporate boss for the day off.
Well, continue to fight the inevitable. We'll see you on the beaches
of the world. We're here to stay.
N.Y.S.E. doesn't allow just anyone to be traded publicly
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luvstotravel29
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# Posted: 20 Jun 2008 14:14
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HI there,
not sure if you still use this site but was wondering if you could let me know about the travel business you found and how it has worked for you.
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rhondap
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 10:00
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Hey all you YTB folks lets keep the information flowing and see if we can get our own board here.
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rhondap
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 10:08
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YTB Convention ~ Liberty and Travel for All
This year's National Convention will be bigger and better than ever !
If you thought last year's Convention staging was amazing, you won't believe this year's incredible presentation. It's the MUST SEE, DON'T MISS event of the year!
Plan now to join the thousands of Reps, RTAs, guests, family, and friends who will converge on the America's Center and the Edward Jones Dome in downtown St. Louis, August 6-10, 2008.
This year's convention again offers Reps and RTAs the advantage of a huge selection of YTBU classes offered on Wednesday and Thursday, with enlarged classroom sizes in the America's Center portion of the complex.
$150 Registration deadline extended through July 14th.
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Gailtravel
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# Posted: 6 Jul 2008 14:52
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getawaytravel: Every company has it's pro's and con's. That's why you research, research some more and research it all over again. However, I will advise you that DSA has verified and approved YTB as a legitimate company.
Absolutely!! Not only that, YTB Travel has been named the 26th largest travel company in the U.S. by Travel Weekly.
YTB has booked $414 million in travel in 2007! AND YTB is a publically traded company. Our stock sym bol is YTBLA.OB
I don't know any more legitimacy anyone can provide for a company than that!
But if anyone wants more we can provide it and we have the documentation to prove it. This is a legitimate MLM travel company!
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gege0670
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# Posted: 12 Jul 2008 14:38
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I'm with Traverus Travel and I love it...the perks, upgrades and discounts. I like it for my own personal use and for the tax write-off on my income taxes. You can make from 5k-7k back on your taxes by owning a home-based business. We have a promotion for $99.95 until tomorrow night. Also, We will be launching with China this month and we are the ONLY travel network that will be shown on the 5ctv. Everything is practically made in China anyway...once they come aboard everyone that's already in the business now will get the spill over...There are over1.7 billion people in China...instant residual income...from people you don't even know.
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RayvinAndRob
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# Posted: 5 Aug 2008 18:16
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http://caag.state.ca.us/newsalerts/release.php?id=1596
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homebizz
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# Posted: 7 Aug 2008 22:51
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I am personally opting out of YTB, here is why:
I mainly signed-in to get travel discounts as I make about ten trips per year. Their prices are always higher than Expedia. So much for discounts.
I found out on my own (as when they signed me up, they only focused on the millions I could make) that when people I refer to my travel site book a flight, I get five dollars!
The monthly fees are certainly not for maintening my site as Avon charges me 18$ per year to get a bilingual site. They are to make the people above me richer.
There are numerous online travel companies that charge absolutely nothing.
Upon signing, I stated clearly that I was not interested in the MLM (or recruting call it whatever you want ) and yet they bombarded me with pressure recorded calls and emails and newsletters.
First and foremost, their model is not in my line of thinking. Sure I could pressure my whealthy friends on signing-up and get my downline going but would I be doing them a favor?
the travel agency is not great and the commissions are not fantastic.
As for making money referring people, I only believe in accepting my client,s money if they are getting something worth for it.
Last as a work at home (and at my regular career mother) I have been disturbed to hear on YTB pressure calls (bring any remotely interested friends on the call) such things as: forget about the kid's soccer practice and recruit and put time in your business.
Sayonara YTB!
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dilligaf
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# Posted: 9 Aug 2008 13:02
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My first post so go easy on me here... just relating personal experience.
I've been in YTB for several months. I found it a bit difficult with a lot of negative press out there and other reaons. Long story short - I stopped website with them a couple of months ago. It was costing $49/monthly, which I know isn't a lot of money, but I just thought it was money I could put elsewhere, and I did.
I didn't like some of their rules about not having your own website without their legal permission etc.
Technically I'm still in it, but I don't do anything with it. I have some friends in it and one of them is doing good because she has a ton of contacts through her real estate and other endeavors of people who travel (thus she actually makes travel commissions, wow, what a concept! lol)
Hope this helps.
Steve
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rhondap
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# Posted: 10 Aug 2008 20:01
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I switched to Traverus and love it!
Excellent travel training.
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thamani8
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# Posted: 6 Oct 2008 17:02
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Hi, just wanted to share my experiences concerning YTB. My husband and I have been involved with YTB for a little over a year now. We have made money on the marketing and travel side of YTB. Just like any other business, this business is about hard work and not giving up. If the average business takes 3 years to become successful, why would I expect anything different because it's MLM?
YTB gives the average person an opportunity to own a business. Everyday I do my best to make sure I am letting people know I have an online travel agency and I refer people to my site. The website really is wonderful. Not only are people able to book travel, we now offer the ability to sell cars, flowers, concert and sports tickets. We also have a honeymoon registry. And, you can now purchase clothing and other items needed for vacations and island weddings. I don't know of any other site that offers this. You can attend the training and promote this business to nonprofit corporations, which can help them raise money.
So, I guess how a person sees YTB depends on the individual. If you are not interested in building a team, that's up to you . They don't force you. They also don't deny that this is a good way to make money with them. I personally think we are doing a disservice to people by not at least telling them about the opportunity to do YTB from home or some other home business, when so many people are struggling to stay afloat during these tough economic times. After all, someone thought enough of my and my familiy to tell me about it.
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# Posted: 11 Oct 2008 00:39
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The California Attorney General is suing YTB (filed Aug. 2008) as an illegal pyramid scheme. I understand other states are following suit. Read the suit petition here: http://www.ag.ca.gov/newsalerts/release.php?id=1596
Basically, travel is not selling before commissions are paid. Commissions are primarily being paid on web site renewals which A.G.'s do not like. If you say your are in the web site business, it would be ok, I guess. The problem YTB has is that A.G.'s have big egos. Before laws were on the books, you could maybe fight and win. But, A.G.'s don't file unless they know they got ya these days. I know some really good people making decent money in YTB. I feel sorry for them because YTB is a house of cards about to fall.
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