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Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:17:57 GMT

Hey everyone

I've found a good deal via http://www.skiingholidays.com/ and was wondering if they are legit.

Hubby and I tend to book package deals with the likes of Crystal Ski, Inghams etc as we are fairly new to this and not sure of who to book through.

Any response would be much appreciated :D

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:23:57 GMT

Hi, never heard of them and they don't appear to be ABTA or ATOL protected, have you done any research on them?

Website looks good though.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:44 GMT

NellyPS wrote:Hi, never heard of them and they don't appear to be ABTA or ATOL protected, have you done any research on them?

That would worry me as I dont have money to burn :oops:

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:36:47 GMT

I didn't think of ABTA! Hubby looked and they are based in London, have a London telephone number. If they are not ABTA or ATOL though my gut instinct is saying it's a no go. Thanks for your help.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:05:13 GMT

From the Website

Skiing Holidays protected by Travel Trust Association (TTA)
The holidays on this website are protected by the Travel Trust Association (TTA) which guarantees our customers financial protection. Customers money is paid into a designated trust account, which is supervised by an independent trustee. The trustee is a Chartered or Certified Accountant or Solicitor or Banker. Your funds are held in the account and cannot be released unless you receive your holiday or your funds are released to another company which becomes responsible and provides your financial protection.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:38:11 GMT

Hmmmmmm

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:41:06 GMT

Tony_H wrote:Hmmmmmm

Buggggggg ?

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:04:26 GMT

Just looked at the site and didn't think it was value irrespective of abta atol etc etc

There are deals out there to be had, All I can say is be confident in who you book with.

Never had issues with the big names, Mark Warner, Inghams, Crystal, etc

However if find a deal with and unknown and its successful then please let us know.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:08:40 GMT

Just realised boys

hmmmmmmmmm

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:24:36 GMT

I think they are an alternative to ABTA etc for smaller specialist operators who don't want or can't afford to pay the ABTA levy as ABTA is a bit of a big boys cartel.

If you google them you'l find out more. I believe they are legit.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:30:47 GMT

Sounds a bit dodge to me

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:51:37 GMT

Guess if legit, they maybe can't afford abta, which will put people off but until they are more successful they can't do it.catch 22 situation.if the offer is amazinggo for it but maybe get extra insurance.
Old phrase if its too good to be true it normally isn't.
Is saving a few pounds worth it for a holiday.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:54:41 GMT

so long as you pay by credit card your cash is safe

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:00:50 GMT

If everyone wants an ATOL or ABTA label, then an awful lot of small and medium size tour op's will be ceasing trading. Which won't be a good thing, as large co. monopolies will affect prices and choice.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:07:55 GMT

You can always look at Companies House records for Limited Companies

Skiing Holidays Ltd was set up in 2003 but has sat dormant ever since; new director appointed in 2010.

free info here > http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/303d3fb65dade447ac54a97397b3f5ba/compdetails
or > http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/303d3fb65dade447ac54a97397b3f5ba/wcprodorder?incexc=1

where you can buy more info...that might tell you whether the directors keep setting-up and closing down businesses.

Do your research and make a choice! All businesses have to start somewhere...and even the biggest go 'bump' and leave people stranded.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:21:44 GMT

Flowerbug wrote: they are based in London, have a London telephone number

As a general rule...don't be fooled in believing telephone numbers represent where someone is based. I run my own business and just yesterday I was offered "local" telephone numbers for London, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester (and others) for just GBP4/month...."making yourself look 'local' will attract more customers" they said!

GBP4 is sooo cheap if you want to look like a 020 based company.

Re:Is this a dodgy or legit website?

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 12:00:26 GMT

daved wrote:so long as you pay by credit card your cash is safe

True, up to a point, but I wouldn't want to give my credit card details to a company unless I was certain it was a legitimate company.