False advertising, and broken promises

My opinion of Double Diamond Resort Properties.

Double Diamond Resorts, AKA Double Diamond Properties own and manage Eagle Rock Resort in PA, The Cliffs Resort on Possum Kingdom Lake TX, The Retreat at Cleburn TX, White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney TX, and Rock Creek Resort on Lake Texhoma.

My story, all true, started when my wife and I received an offer in the mail from White Bluff Resort on Lake Whitney Texas. The offer was that in return for taking a 2 hour tour of the property, we would receive 2 sets of golf clubs free of charge. Not just any golf clubs, they were specific. We were to receive a set of Top Flite XL 5000 mens, and a set of Top Flite XL ladies.

I called White Bluff and spoke to a woman on the phone. I told her honestly up front that we were not interested in property, but we would come and take a tour for the free clubs. (That might have been my mistake) I inquired as to how much it would end up costing me to get the 'free' clubs, and what was the catch. I was repeatedly assured that they were indeed 100% free, not taxes, no handling fee, no shipping, nothing.

I made the appointment, and while on the phone the woman made sure I met the requirements that I had been sent with the offer in the mail. Below I have copied and pasted them:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. You or your spouse (if married) must be between the ages 32-65 years of age and have a combined annual income of at least $80,000. If single, you must have an annual income of at least $80,000.
2. If married, you and your spouse must visit and take a tour of the property together. Tour time is approximately 2 hours.
3. You are ineligible to receive a gift if you have visited White Bluff Resort, The Cliffs Resort, The Retreat and/or Rock Creek for any promotional offer.
4. You cannot have purchased a home within the past 12 months.
5. Present or previous owners of property in Double Diamond developments are ineligible.
6. This offer is in lieu of all other promotions. One promotional offer per vehicle, family or household.

After being agreeing that I met the requirements, she told me they would send and email confirmation for the appointment, and to bring it with me.

Later that day, I received a call from another woman with the properties, asking if I were indeed coming, and if I had received the E-mail. I told her I had not checked, but would shortly and yes we were coming. When I checked the E-mail, I saw that the qualifications had changed. From the email, I copied and pasted below with the changes highlighted:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. You or your spouse (if married) are between the ages of 32 - 65, gainfully employed and have a combined or single annual income of at least $90,000 and maintain a good credit history.
2. If married, you and your spouse must visit and take a tour of the property together. Tour time is 2 hours.
3. You are ineligible to receive a gift if you have visited White Bluff Resort, The Cliffs Resort, The Retreat and/or Rock Creek for any promotional offer.
4. You cannot have purchased a home within the past 12 months or have any children in college.
5. Present or previous owners of property in Double Diamond developments are ineligible.
6. This offer is in lieu of all other promotions. One promotional offer per vehicle, family or household.

Now, the increased income and credit issue was not an issue. However, the child in college qualification was. See, I have my oldest son in college. Why would that matter? Not sure, so I called the woman who had last called me to confirm. I asked about the changes as was told that was the new requirements that had changed after the last mailing. I complained that I had been made an offer, rearranged schedules to make an appointment, and had been 'pre-qualified' on the phone when I called. She said she would have to cancel our appointment.

I guess they are discriminating against people who have college students as children.