>>I made a reservation last June at the La Quinta Palm Springs Resort Hotel in California for the next VFP DevCon. At the time of my reservation, I was not informed of the requirement of a deposit that was billed to my credit card for the amount of $127 (one night's rate). I have never in my life been required to front any hotel (resort or otherwise) an interest free loan for 10 months. This is absolutely shameful.
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>This happened to me in Orlando, too (the deposit, I mean). I was disgruntled too, but at least they informed me when I reserved, so I could wait a few more months instead of tieing up the money so long...I'd complain to Advisor, if I were you...

I made my reservation at the Orlando hotel right after the San Diego DevCon, and they did not charge me with an advance deposit. I find this ludicrous.

I have sent my complaint to Advisor, Robert Green and La Quinta.