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The Global Resorts Network offers a discount luxury travel membership as well as an affiliate program for those who want to sell membership to other people. This article provides an unbiased review of both the product (which is the membership package) and its affiliate program.

Two (2) types of membership are offered. One is a Platinum membership which cost US$2,995.00.

If one is a platinum member, he/she is entitled to unlimited vacations per year. His/her membership is lifetime, fully transferable and willable to his/her estate. Resort weeks cost from US$298-699/week in 5 or 4 star resorts (or in a few cases, up to US$799/week in Hawaii, etc.). A member can also offer friends and family guest weeks and they can avail of the same discounts as members do in these resorts.

The second type of membership is a Gold membership. The cost is US$ 1,495.

The membership cost cover 3 years, during which the member has 3 resort weeks per year that should not exceed 21 days. The weeks can be consecutive and in the same resort and the cost per resort week start at US$398 in 4 or 5 star resorts. No guest week is allowed under the gold membership.

The memberships are actually with Gold Crown Resort which purchases excess inventory from timeshares and resorts around the world

Advantages Over time share:

- GRN member doesn’t pay a maintenance fee while timeshare requires an annual maintenance fee

- timeshare usually allows only one vacation per year; with GRN, unlimited number of vacations

- the cost of a GRN membership is generally lesser than timeshare’s initial purchase cost

- the annual maintenance fee in timeshare is generally more than the cost per resort week in a GRN membership

Downside to GRN:

- a certain amount of flexibility in travel schedule and in the choice of resort are called for with a GRN membership due to fluctuations in resort vacancies; hence, a member cannot always leave for the resort of his/her choice at a date/time he/she wishes to go because the resort he/she wants to go may already be fully booked at the time he/she wants to vacation

- a member cannot cancel his/her reservation; one of the ways GRN can provide accommodations well below the standard rates is because they receive specific non-cancellable dates when a request is made.

- the available inventory decreases with the increase in the number of members; while GRN used to be sold solely through a personal presentation, it is now being sold through network marketing online and the number of members has increased since then.

The Perpetual Leverage Compensation Plan

This is what makes the affiliate program so enticing to many. This is how it works:

Sale # 1: You don’t earn anything yet on your first sale as this is passed up to your sponsor or upline to activate your first level

2nd Sale and thereafter: You receive US$1000 on each sale (if you sold a platinum membership) or US$500 (if you sold a gold membership). Your upline receives the same amount on each one of your sales as well

Affiliate Sales: Every time your affiliate makes a sale, you also earn US$1000 or US$500 depending on what type of membership your affiliate sold.

Let’s say, you have 5 affiliates which sell 2 platinum membership per month, you earn US$10,000 monthly.

How Do You Sell Memberships:

While the Global Resort Network has its own website, there are other marketing systems offered by third parties. Although they vary in cost, all of them offers a marketing site/landing page, information pages, contact or list management and autoresponders. Some also offers additional features like a virtual assistant. Among them are:

GRN System (by Priceless Possibilities) US$29.95/ month, Ty Coughlin’s Reverse Funnel System US$299.00/month, GRN Biz Builder (run by QuickLister) US$34.95/month, GRN Team Buidler (run by B.O. S. S.) US$79.95/month, Global Pro Builder US$39.95 - 69.95/month plus set up

All these different systems have back offices to help you get started as soon as possible.

Feedback from Customers:

“Global Resorts Network is also the first & only company I have ever seen were there truly is a product in place that is in demand & of real value unlike the majority of the 2 & 3 step money games with products that have no value. Meaning you can actually go out & sell this product / membership aside from the opportunity….” Source: http://www.work-at-home-forum.com/14_2845_0.html

“Well, I did everything step by step and used their exact key words and phrases for advertising. I utilized everything they suggested. $15,000.00 later still no sales! …” Source: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/318/RipOff0318260.htm

“Global Resorts Network is for real…and a great deal. Where else can you get a lifetime membership for less than $3000 one time…no recurring fees, no exchange fees, no maintanance fees, and can book weeks at 4-5 star luxury condos for under $300 to $700 as many times as you want. The company that provides the condos has been doing this for 20 years very successfully. I’m a member and think it’s a fantastic value….” Source: http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40329

“I do not have a problem with Network Marketing, and I am not calling this a scam. However, I do have a problem with reverse funnel system, and Ty Coughlin’s screaming loud recordings on my answering machine …” Source: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/308/RipOff0308997.htm

Here’s Our Verdict:

Our research shows that overall, this is an excellent product. The traveller can save a lot of money and still enjoy the luxury of a 4 or 5 star resort. However, if a member wants a specific resort or location, he/she has to be flexible as to when he/she can travel.

The membership fee can be recovered easily from the savings earned from heavily discounted rates. So even if you just become a member and avail of the travel benefits, you will eventually recover the cost you paid for your membership fee.

If you like to do the business side of GRN, that is, sell memberships as an affiliate, remember that while there are third party marketing systems to help you, you still need to acquire long-term skills on Affiliate Marketing. Most of these systems give you step by step guide, but to acquire long-term skills is not to have you follow instructions like a robot. The world of internet marketing is always in a state of flux, trends emerge and disappear and if you haven’t acquired long-term skills, your ability to make money online is only temporary or close to zero. You need to understand, acquire skills and practically implement techniques and at the same time see the overall picture and the significance of all the actions you are taking.

The GRN affiliate program is not a get-rich-quick scheme. You have to be prepared to learn, spend for monthly fees and other marketing-related expenses such as advertising which can be costly.

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Are you looking around for a massage chair? Then you will want to see the 5 most important features in the massage chairs of today. There is a tremendous variety of features, options and choices with these massage recliners. You want to investigate what will benefit you the most. Your choice of chairs and features is a long term investment. Check out these 5 features.

Shiatsu Massage Therapy: Shiatsu is a traditional Japanese massage which uses pressure points, tapping and kneading to provide a very invigorating massage. The premier massage chair brands integrate a body scan to detect your pressure points. The massage is then tailored to each individual. The shiatsu uses a combination of massage techniques, so the programming by the manufacturer is very important.

MP3 Music Player: Music therapy is part of the massage therapy environment. If you go to the spa, you are not there to listen to CNN. The spas know to play soft, rhythmic music to help induce relaxation. Music helps to take the mind off the day to day worries and to relax. MP3 music players usually run off a usb stick which is inserted into the chair. The massage chair comes with headphones which help to remove all ambient noise.

Massage Courses: Massage courses are different areas that can be covered for your back. The massage rollers in the back of the chair can be moved to one spot, an area or the whole back. Massage courses enable the user to choose which area to cover with a manual massage. Basic massage chairs have 3 massage courses (upper, lower and whole back). In top level massage chairs, 4 or 5 manual courses are typical. If you have lower back pain, then select the lower back massage course and the chair focuses on that region.

Hip Air Bags: Many of the best massage chairs have integrated hip air bags into the recliner. The hip air bags inflate to provide an air compression massage to the hips. These air bags wrap around the sides providing soothing relief. The hip air bags are built into the seat unit and are sequenced in the software program of the automatic massages. Usually, the user can select the air bags individually, allowing one to just focus on the hips.

Foot Massage: Many massage chair recliners stop right at the calf. Unfortunately, this stops short of massaging one of the most critical parts of your body? Your feet! Your feet are critical gateways to relaxing your body and reducing the tensions of stress. When stress activates, it mobilizes your hands and feet for action. The major organs are activated to support the hands and feet. In particular, a reflexology foot massage helps to reverse this action. These massage chair recliners have reflexology nodes and use an air system to stimulate your feet and help induce full body relaxation. This is an important aspect of the total massage experience.

We are presenting the five key features that are available from the best massage chairs on the market today. These features represent some interesting innovation on the part of the massage chair manufacturers. These chairs continue to advance rapidly and the choices are getting wider and the features more effective. Make sure you determine the important results you want for your longer term massage therapy needs. Find the right chair just for your needs.

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If you are considering a gift for that special someone in your life, jewelry has always been an excellent choice. Now, with the advent of the internet, shopping has become very convenient however the customer service and quality of certain products when purchased online has diminished. After looking at various online retailers, jewelrytelevision.com emerged as the leader in quality jewelry and gemstones sold directly to the consumer.

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In today’s times, many websites make it very difficult for you to view their products or order. Jewelry Television make it extremely user friendly to shop on their website. At www.JewelryTelevision.com your opinion is the most important opinion.

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This is a review of the Panasonic EP 30003 Real Pro Ultra massage chair. Our system of massage chair review is based on 5 categories. We give each category equal weight of up to 20 points. We add them all up to give a possible score of 100 points. This systematic approach helps guide users by giving apples to apples comparisons of different massage chairs and manufacturers. Let us take an in-depth look at the midrange model EP 30003 Real Pro Ultra by Panasonic.

Warranty & Customer Service: After sale support and service is important for your longer term peace of mind. Each manufacturer is different. Panasonic has 3 year parts and 1 year labor. Panasonic has integrated an hour counter mechanism. This hour counter tracks how long the chair is used. Panasonic gives 1,000 hours of warranty coverage with this counter. The warranty coverage ends after 1,000 hours of usage. You may need to consider an extended warranty with this chair to match some of the other chair brands. We rate it a 16 for this category.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The Real Pro Ultra is well designed with many intuitive placement of controls and general fit of the massage chair. It is comfortable to sit in with the plush back pad. The seat is comfortable and springy. You can sit back and feel comfortable. When you are laid back, you cannot reach the controls. You either have to get up or put the controller by your side to make adjustments. If you are tall, then this chair may be a bit too small. There are no adjustments to accommodate taller users. Our rating in this category is 17.

Ease of Use: Intuitive and easy to use are some of the hardest elements to get right with today’s electronics. Massage chairs have so many features, that some controllers become an unsightly mess. You have to spend hours over the manual to figure some of them out. This severely detracts from the massage therapy environment. Panasonic has a simple control. They incorporate along the top of the control the automatic massages for one button selection. You can tailor massages fairly easy and the learning of the control is rather fast. We give an 18.

Key Features: The Real Pro Ultra by Panasonic has an pressure point sensor and the exclusive Junetsu massage therapy. The human body has around 350 pressure points. There are almost 100 for the back, neck and shoulders. The EP 30003 has a body scan to sense these pressure points. It then tailors the shiatsu style massage to the individual user. Panasonic also developed the Junetsu massage therapy into this model. The Junetsu uses firm pressure with a penetrating circular motion for the back. This is a unique massage offered only by Panasonic. We give the EP 30003 an 18 in this category.

Massage Therapy: The Panasonic Real Pro Ultra is equipped with customizable self-programs, 5-minute quick refresher massage and 4 other massage programs. The 4 other programs include shiatsu, deep, Swedish and stretch. The lower body air massage includes 14 airbags for calf and foot coverage. The Junetsu or ultra fine kneading is a new feature by Panasonic which is also in this massage recliner. The back rollers give you 132 square inches of coverage. Manual controls include tapping, kneading, rolling and combination. For the price range, the massage therapy is pretty thorough. The ultra fine kneading is a great addition for this price point. Our rating in this category is 19.

What is the overall rating for the Panasonic Real Pro Ultra EP30003 TU? Adding up our scores, we rate the Panasonic EP30003 TU as an 88/100. The best feature is the Junetsu ultra fine kneading massage. Panasonic developed this for its higher end chairs and was able to integrate into the EP 30003 at a much lower price point. The remote control also has the voice guidance system which is nice for new users. The warranty for the Real Pro Ultra is about average. You may want to investigate extended warranties for additional protection. Some taller users may find the chair too small, but try it to be sure. The massage chair is solid and reliable with some good technology for the price point. If you are looking at massage chair recliners in this range, you should check this one out.

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