Comments on: Martin Lake Resort – Ocean Springs, MS http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/ Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:49:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shawn http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-1292 Shawn Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:49:20 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-1292 I also forgot to mention in my previous post that selling my membership was an option at first but I do not have the conscience to place this burden on anyone else. I would have gladly sold this membership for $1.00 if I didn't value my integrity... I also forgot to mention in my previous post that selling my membership was an option at first but I do not have the conscience to place this burden on anyone else. I would have gladly sold this membership for $1.00 if I didn’t value my integrity…

]]> By: Shawn http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-1291 Shawn Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:43:52 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-1291 I am an active duty Marine who unfortunately was suckered in to the MLR membership back in 1995 with my first wife. It was an appealing situation so that my family could have a nice place to get away and relax on the weekends when we resided in Ocean Springs. I divorced in 1998 and later remarried. During my 13 years as a resident in Ocean Springs, I can tell you that I used MLR four times. FOUR TIMES! Every visit to "my resort" left me feeling like an idiot for believing the scam I agreed to be a part of. The never ending - forever increasing membership fees, poor maintenance, rude employees, and redneck atmosphere remphasized that I had made a poor investment. I am ashamed to say that I paid $5,000 for the MLR membership. At one point, I refused to pay two years of maintenance fees after I left the state and was turned over to a collection agency in Alabma. To resolve my credit issues I reluctantly paid what I owed. I left the Gulf Coast in 2007 to back to return to active duty and see no end to my misery of having this membership to MLR. I have been living in Eastern NC since 2007 and have no intent on returning to the state of MS. I have orders to Okinawa, Japan for three years and depart in two weeks. Is there any end or way out of this membership so that I can stop throwing my money away to an absolute SCAM? I see the numerous complaints logged since 2008, were are obviously not alone in our feelings...what can be done to put a stop to this? I am an active duty Marine who unfortunately was suckered in to the MLR membership back in 1995 with my first wife. It was an appealing situation so that my family could have a nice place to get away and relax on the weekends when we resided in Ocean Springs. I divorced in 1998 and later remarried. During my 13 years as a resident in Ocean Springs, I can tell you that I used MLR four times. FOUR TIMES! Every visit to “my resort” left me feeling like an idiot for believing the scam I agreed to be a part of. The never ending – forever increasing membership fees, poor maintenance, rude employees, and redneck atmosphere remphasized that I had made a poor investment. I am ashamed to say that I paid $5,000 for the MLR membership. At one point, I refused to pay two years of maintenance fees after I left the state and was turned over to a collection agency in Alabma. To resolve my credit issues I reluctantly paid what I owed. I left the Gulf Coast in 2007 to back to return to active duty and see no end to my misery of having this membership to MLR. I have been living in Eastern NC since 2007 and have no intent on returning to the state of MS. I have orders to Okinawa, Japan for three years and depart in two weeks. Is there any end or way out of this membership so that I can stop throwing my money away to an absolute SCAM? I see the numerous complaints logged since 2008, were are obviously not alone in our feelings…what can be done to put a stop to this?

]]> By: Susan http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-1068 Susan Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:54:07 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-1068 I worked at mlr for 7 years. In the beginnig my job was to do collections for them. I can tell you the man and his son Jay have no heart or soul for that matter. during that time an older man died and he was the only one on the contract but they wanted me to go after his exwife who was NOT any where or no idea about this contract. I refused to do this. I was told to give it a try and see if she could be bluffed into paying the fees. This was in the ninty's and I see he is still up to the same tricks. I was there when Tara got out of school and came to work there. She failed to tell you she was one of the owner daughter. Her pra ents were partners in the lake but even they got tied for all the bs and he bought them out as well as his exwife. I had to get out of all of this because I could not look people in the eyes any more. I did not work on weekends but I did fill in for people in the front office once in a while on the weekend but I would try in a sneaky was to let the one going on the tour not to sign anything but could not say to much because Jerry has big ears I was later move the front office ,oh by the way Monti was telling the truth in one of the earlier post. As far as the (club house) goes I was told when I went to work there in 1996 that it was going to be torn down how long can it take. The putt putt golf course took about 10 years to be built. They only built the cottages because they could make money from them. Anyway I had to quit because I was not going to put up the the abuse that went on in the office. I don't think Jerry or Jay knew to many other words other than the (f word) and all the sex talk. Jerry thinks women are useless except for you know what. I am 60 now but even then I was very ofended by that kind of talk let alone all the lies they told so I felt I had to leave. I am so sorry for all the trouble everyone of you are going thur I tried to warn as many people as I could. I worked at mlr for 7 years. In the beginnig my job was to do collections for them. I can tell you the man and his son Jay have no heart or soul for that matter. during that time an older man died and he was the only one on the contract but they wanted me to go after his exwife who was NOT any where or no idea about this contract. I refused to do this. I was told to give it a try and see if she could be bluffed into paying the fees. This was in the ninty’s and I see he is still up to the same tricks. I was there when Tara got out of school and came to work there. She failed to tell you she was one of the owner daughter. Her pra ents were partners in the lake but even they got tied for all the bs and he bought them out as well as his exwife. I had to get out of all of this because I could not look people in the eyes any more. I did not work on weekends but I did fill in for people in the front office once in a while on the weekend but I would try in a sneaky was to let the one going on the tour not to sign anything but could not say to much because Jerry has big ears I was later move the front office ,oh by the way Monti was telling the truth in one of the earlier post. As far as the (club house) goes I was told when I went to work there in 1996 that it was going to be torn down how long can it take. The putt putt golf course took about 10 years to be built. They only built the cottages because they could make money from them. Anyway I had to quit because I was not going to put up the the abuse that went on in the office. I don’t think Jerry or Jay knew to many other words other than the (f word) and all the sex talk. Jerry thinks women are useless except for you know what. I am 60 now but even then I was very ofended by that kind of talk let alone all the lies they told so I felt I had to leave. I am so sorry for all the trouble everyone of you are going thur I tried to warn as many people as I could.

]]> By: Pamela http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-1003 Pamela Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:36:55 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-1003 Thank heaven I decided to look for info on this place after I called and talked to someone in the office. I was just about to 'buy' a contract for $600 from someone and called to verify the maintenance was all to have to pay and that there was no hidden fees but now to know it is forever.....I will inform the people selling that I am not interested! Good luck to you all! Thank heaven I decided to look for info on this place after I called and talked to someone in the office. I was just about to ‘buy’ a contract for $600 from someone and called to verify the maintenance was all to have to pay and that there was no hidden fees but now to know it is forever…..I will inform the people selling that I am not interested! Good luck to you all!

]]> By: Camille Dempsey http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-981 Camille Dempsey Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:51:54 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-981 Thanks for your prompting Kate! I am bad to assume All have read previous Post. I wrote to the Attorney General State of Mississippi on advice of cousin who lives in Jackson, Ms. I told her I did not see the small sentence in the Member agreement, sayig in rule # 6 that the duration is extended to PERPETUITY. Not realizing this phrase was in the agreement, I wrote telling them I planned not to renew, My husband was in the Hospital, turning 80, and we would not be traveling in our Motor Home anymore. Thought I was doing them a favor, by notifying them, but to the contrary, they said I could not stop. . Being shocked I looked up the word, not being familiar with it and found it was illegal, to say the least, I was told I could sell it, if no family member wanted it. I could not in good conscience sell it, without telling a person, that it was forever! I looked the word up, and found it to be illegal in 28 States. That is the reason for the letter to the Attorney General. He finally told me that the word PERPETUITY is legal in Mississippi, so I could personally sue, say "See you in Court, or Notify the Credit Bureau, as to why we were turned over for collection. Good Luck every-one. Thanks for your prompting Kate! I am bad to assume All have read previous Post. I wrote to the Attorney General State of Mississippi on advice of cousin who lives in Jackson, Ms. I told her I did not see the small sentence in the Member agreement, sayig in rule # 6 that the duration is extended to PERPETUITY. Not realizing this phrase was in the agreement, I wrote telling them I planned not to renew, My husband was in the Hospital, turning 80, and we would not be traveling in our Motor Home anymore. Thought I was doing them a favor, by notifying them, but to the contrary, they said I could not stop. . Being shocked I looked up the word, not being familiar with it and found it was illegal, to say the least, I was told I could sell it, if no family member wanted it. I could not in good conscience sell it, without telling a person, that it was forever! I looked the word up, and found it to be illegal in 28 States. That is the reason for the letter to the Attorney General. He finally told me that the word PERPETUITY is legal in Mississippi, so I could personally sue, say “See you in Court, or Notify the Credit Bureau, as to why we were turned over for collection. Good Luck every-one.

]]> By: Camille Dempsey http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-978 Camille Dempsey Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:52:33 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-978 Word PERPETUITY appears to be legal in state of Mississippi according to Attorney General, so We can sue on our own, say, See you in court or contact the Credit Bureau with a notation of the reason for credit blot due to being turned over for collections. Good Luck! Word PERPETUITY appears to be legal in state of Mississippi according to Attorney General, so We can sue on our own, say, See you in court or contact the Credit Bureau with a notation of the reason for credit blot due to being turned over for collections. Good Luck!

]]> By: Sympathetic http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-970 Sympathetic Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:33:52 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-970 My wife visited there yesterday. An elderly couple attempted to sell her their membership for an astounding $500.00. What a deal !!! lol. After being presented with this offer, my wife went to one of the main buildings and talked to a man by the name of Jerry. She explained to him that some owners were attempting to sell her their membership for $500.00. He, without missing a beat, said "Shhh. Don't mention that price out loud. Memberships here can go for upwards of $10,000.00". I feel horribly for all of those who have been deceived by this company. I found this site after searching for Martin Lake Resort, to decide whether or not the elderly couple's deal was monetarily beneficial. Thank you all for the information. What did people do prior to the internet? My wife visited there yesterday. An elderly couple attempted to sell her their membership for an astounding $500.00. What a deal !!! lol. After being presented with this offer, my wife went to one of the main buildings and talked to a man by the name of Jerry. She explained to him that some owners were attempting to sell her their membership for $500.00. He, without missing a beat, said “Shhh. Don’t mention that price out loud. Memberships here can go for upwards of $10,000.00″. I feel horribly for all of those who have been deceived by this company.

I found this site after searching for Martin Lake Resort, to decide whether or not the elderly couple’s deal was monetarily beneficial.

Thank you all for the information. What did people do prior to the internet?

]]> By: B. Smith http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-918 B. Smith Sat, 28 May 2011 21:39:09 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-918 I paid mine off in 1993 and have used it once. Jerry said I could not sell it. I would just like to not pay maintenance fees forever. I paid mine off in 1993 and have used it once. Jerry said I could not sell it. I would just like to not pay maintenance fees forever.

]]> By: Camille Dempsey http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-912 Camille Dempsey Sat, 21 May 2011 20:01:53 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-912 Waiting to hear from Mississippi Attorney General til I take further action!The form can be printed from your computer! Waiting to hear from Mississippi Attorney General til I take further action!The form can be printed from your computer!

]]> By: kate http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-910 kate Fri, 20 May 2011 14:17:20 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-910 Yes! Ryan Canon is handling all lawsuits against Martin Lake Resort. Don't hesitate to contact him immediately. Ryan Canon, Esq. ryan@thesharplawfirm.com Sharp Law Firm, PLLC 1635-D Popps Ferry Rd. Post Office Box 6669 D'Iberville, MS 39540 (228) 392-2003 Telephone (228) 392-7618 Facsimile ALSO, When leaving comments, please tell us what has happened to you because of Martin Lake Resort. It is important that we fully explain that there are serious issues with this place and we aren’t all just making this up. Thanks so much! Your moderator, Kate Yes! Ryan Canon is handling all lawsuits against Martin Lake Resort. Don’t hesitate to contact him immediately.

Ryan Canon, Esq.
ryan@thesharplawfirm.com

Sharp Law Firm, PLLC
1635-D Popps Ferry Rd.
Post Office Box 6669
D’Iberville, MS 39540

(228) 392-2003 Telephone
(228) 392-7618 Facsimile

ALSO,
When leaving comments, please tell us what has happened to you because of Martin Lake Resort. It is important that we fully explain that there are serious issues with this place and we aren’t all just making this up. Thanks so much!

Your moderator,
Kate

]]> By: Robert McGrew http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-908 Robert McGrew Fri, 20 May 2011 01:03:41 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-908 Can you tell me is Ryan Canon handling all lawsuits against mlr? I had an attorney contact me already concering lawsuit.228_223_1101 we have a membership as well Can you tell me is Ryan Canon handling all lawsuits against mlr? I had an attorney contact me already concering lawsuit.228_223_1101 we have a membership as well

]]> By: Camille Dempsey http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-904 Camille Dempsey Sun, 15 May 2011 17:08:55 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-904 Wish I had seen all this earlier! I have just written the Attorney General, State of Mississippi, because of the language Perpetuity, in other words, you are signing up to pay for your lifetime and beyond! I did not see or understand this term! I was told by Martin Lakes, to try Craig s List which I have neither the time or knowledge to Wish I had seen all this earlier! I have just written the Attorney General, State of Mississippi, because of the language Perpetuity, in other words, you are signing up to pay for your lifetime and beyond! I did not see or understand this term! I was told by Martin Lakes, to try Craig s List which I have neither the time or knowledge to

]]> By: Brenda http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-880 Brenda Tue, 03 May 2011 15:59:00 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-880 WoW! I should have known, an individual listed his membership on Craigs List , membership free ....just take over contract to pay maintenance fee. Seller said fee was 249. yearly, but MLR says 329., thought it was a blessing to find such a deal. Sad to tell the Seller "sorry, and good luck finding a taker". And though the Seller has paid this years maintenance fees, they are non-transfurable plus there is a $200. transfer fee ...so the price has gone from $0. out of pocket to $529. if I sign. This was going to be a surprize for my husband coming home frm Afganistan in a few weeks. WoW! I should have known, an individual listed his membership on Craigs List , membership free ….just take over contract to pay maintenance fee. Seller said fee was 249. yearly, but MLR says 329., thought it was a blessing to find such a deal. Sad to tell the Seller “sorry, and good luck finding a taker”. And though the Seller has paid this years maintenance fees, they are non-transfurable plus there is a $200. transfer fee …so the price has gone from $0. out of pocket to $529. if I sign. This was going to be a surprize for my husband coming home frm Afganistan in a few weeks.

]]> By: rhonda http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-863 rhonda Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:47:21 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-863 Wow! I thought we were the only ones going through all this. Have been turned over to collections, bad credit report, and affecting husband's employment with a federal contractor. I will be contacting Ryan. Hope all of us together can get something done. Wow! I thought we were the only ones going through all this. Have been turned over to collections, bad credit report, and affecting husband’s employment with a federal contractor. I will be contacting Ryan. Hope all of us together can get something done.

]]> By: Mark http://talktokate.com/campgrounds/martin-lake-resort-ocean-springs-ms/comment-page-2/#comment-855 Mark Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:38:32 +0000 http://talktokate.com/?p=42#comment-855 Kate Thank you my wife and I almost went out to MLR to look at the place but we aren't going now thanks to your blog. Have you thought about contacting the FBI about this worthless con man? Give it a try they might be able to help you and make sure this clown doesn't hurt anybody else. Thanks again Kate
Thank you my wife and I almost went out to MLR to look at the place but we aren’t going now thanks to your blog. Have you thought about contacting the FBI about this worthless con man? Give it a try they might be able to help you and make sure this clown doesn’t hurt anybody else. Thanks again

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