tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post3824007074178298168..comments2023-10-12T08:30:01.550-04:00Comments on Fact, Fiction, and Everything in Between: East Shore Athletic Club (ESAC), Wentworth St. location, is the worst gym EVER.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13654920953787030993noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-3674599859126583952011-01-03T19:32:52.468-05:002011-01-03T19:32:52.468-05:00No need to get up in arms, Dear Reader.
This crit...No need to get up in arms, Dear Reader.<br /><br />This critique isn't aimed at the college or at its students; the point of contention was how poorly East Shore handled the influx of students, and the fact that they gave all prior members practically no notice. In addition, they have infamously terrible customer service skills.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll forgive my error in calling it a free membership, just as I'll forgive your immature, albeit passionate, comment. <br /><br />Also, an update: For those looking for other gyms, I am really enjoying my membership at Eco Fitness/Blue Turtle yoga. It has only two locations, but I frequent both of them and enjoy the staff and diverse class schedules.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179573103684090904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-84083740808635683872011-01-03T18:06:49.395-05:002011-01-03T18:06:49.395-05:00The college students get no "free" membe...The college students get no "free" membership , you moron, the fees are reflected in tuition. they are paying customers just like you, idiot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-44228780589150287952010-12-22T16:15:56.117-05:002010-12-22T16:15:56.117-05:00I just recently learned ESAC has been overcharging...I just recently learned ESAC has been overcharging me for the past 14 months on a 24 month contract. I have been trying to get the issue resolved for a month now with no luck. Nobody returns calls or emails. They send you to another gym location to talk to someone who is never there. Supposedly they have a new contract I signed but it can never be located. I do have the original contract though! On top of this somehow they mysteriously have my contract extended for 4 months longer than it should be. In total ESAC will have overcharged me $225.00 on a 2 year contract that was only for $600.00. ESAC is a ripoff with bad customer service. Im writing this as I wait for another "manager to return my call".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-78988155381050695182010-08-20T19:55:51.249-04:002010-08-20T19:55:51.249-04:00Moving to area soon. So sad to leave my wonderful ...Moving to area soon. So sad to leave my wonderful YMCA system, which has great equip, great classes, great family stuff, supports the community, and is CHEAP! $50 a month for whole family, and NO contracts. ESAC creeps me out-their for-profit status is clearly evident upon walking in the door. yuck. what will i ever do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-35969136811610971852010-07-26T17:08:26.619-04:002010-07-26T17:08:26.619-04:00I think that you are blowing this out of proportio...I think that you are blowing this out of proportion. The college of charleston gym is currently sadly lacking in materials needed for a decent workout. You should be pleased that so many youth are working out, seeing as since this country is number one for child obesity. I understand and agree that the customer service should be more helpful and attentive, and also what a rip off it is for them to not offer the same incentives to you that they are to new coming members, however, in the case of the students being there you are incorrect. They get a "free" membership, but it is anything but. You don't think those fees are included in the recently increased tuition costs of the students? Sadly, they are. So you are justified in all of your complaints except that one because they have just as much of a right to be there as you and everyone else do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-51782699092310079922010-02-12T01:41:23.691-05:002010-02-12T01:41:23.691-05:00Thanks for your wise and thoughtful words, Wildman...Thanks for your wise and thoughtful words, Wildman.Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179573103684090904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-28465866584097321672010-02-11T23:50:30.923-05:002010-02-11T23:50:30.923-05:00You do know that if you go in there and "make...You do know that if you go in there and "make a scene" whether it be loud, cursing at other members, being rude to staff. etc.... They have no choice but to terminate your contract. This may just be an out for you. I've actually heard of this working... Don't know how your acting skills are. take care and good luck.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01734256420970328351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-69840446148074495642009-08-05T15:57:42.821-04:002009-08-05T15:57:42.821-04:00fuckin idiotfuckin idiotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-33985177931360299092009-07-07T01:36:31.248-04:002009-07-07T01:36:31.248-04:00Jen...
Since writing this entry, I've heard s...Jen...<br /><br />Since writing this entry, I've heard stories from all the locations and they all sound the same. Bad customer service, little-to-no communication with clients, and poorly paid employees. It's a shame that such a badly-run gym has so many locations, and that new members sign on without realizing the lack of quality they'll be receiving. I'm glad you agree!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179573103684090904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-87517958479792264742009-07-06T14:57:29.640-04:002009-07-06T14:57:29.640-04:00ESAC is not concerned at all about their members o...ESAC is not concerned at all about their members or their employees. Their ONLY concern is taking as much money as they can from anyone and everyone they can. I HAVE NEVER KNOWN A MORE HEARTLESS COMPANY IN MY LIFE!!!<br /><br />EAST SHORE - YOU DO INDEED SUCK!!!Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-39863800356528286852009-02-02T10:28:00.000-05:002009-02-02T10:28:00.000-05:00Cathy...one thing you have that it seems like most...Cathy...one thing you have that it seems like most people who work at gyms don't have is GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.<BR/><BR/>If you start working at a gym, your co-workers will be like..."Why does Cathy have so many personal training clients? I wonder if it has anything to do with how nice and respectful she is to everyone?!?"Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179573103684090904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-46594813088731342882009-01-30T13:14:00.000-05:002009-01-30T13:14:00.000-05:00suck indeed. I feel your pain... the gym right ne...suck indeed. I feel your pain... the gym right next to my current place of employment is icky too. I got a coupon for 1 free week, and they didnt even let me have the whole week! But they are still to this day leaving me emails and voicemails about joining the gym. and I'm like, you didn't make a good impression during my "free week" why would you expect me to join your club? Where the class rooms are tiny and they always fill up? I did my free week over 1 year ago! This makes me very nervous as I LOVE fitness, and the main employment source for a beginner in that career is working at a gym. sigh.i'm cathy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12427334485276268151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-16316836275348445112009-01-26T21:50:00.000-05:002009-01-26T21:50:00.000-05:00I definitely understand the terrors of being in a ...I definitely understand the terrors of being in a contract ANYWHERE, but what was so depressing was the lack of sympathy the employee/manager/whatever had. I'm sure she hears all sorts of stories throughout her days there, but I'm a client who's been there since the gym opened, with no prior issues, and she wouldn't give the tiniest concession. It just sucks that businesses can, by contract, tread their customers so poorly.<BR/><BR/>I've learned not to sign contracts so easily. I'm going to let my membership run out and then work out at home.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I miss you!Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179573103684090904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919129282086392243.post-21371009333653481252009-01-26T18:23:00.000-05:002009-01-26T18:23:00.000-05:00Unfortunately this is a pretty common tale for gym...Unfortunately this is a pretty common tale for gym memberships. Most gyms have an option of paying a lump sum for a year membership in which you don't sign a contract and once you're done with the year you can renew or not (they don't advertise this because then they can't keep your bank account number on file). I really hope your gym isn't like most gyms where they continue to charge your account even once you have quit the gym. I have read a lot of reviews of different gyms an I have yet to find a contracted gym that doesn't have these problems. Maybe you can find a month to month gym like Peak Fitness? I hope it gets better!!Hannah Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570216109669092834noreply@blogger.com