So you’ve done your research regarding timeshares. You know that you can save money buying on the resale market instead of purchasing directly from a developer. You have spent hours perusing timesharing forums and websites. You are well-versed on the difference between points vs. weeks, and your friends have even started emailing you regarding their timesharing questions. But before you take the plunge into timeshare ownership there is one more step I encourage you to take - try before you buy.
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Luxurious travel is not always synonymous with timeshare. RCI is hoping to change that association with their newest exchange program, The Registry Collection. Catered to the “money is no object” crowd, The Registry Collection is the world’s largest high-end timesharing option. This exclusive time share club provides its members access to a network including some of the world’s most exclusive, luxury destinations. The Registry Collection is administered through RCI and offers various accommodation options to members including condos, hotels, fractional ownership, private clubs, and yachts. These destinations boast personal concierge services, private jet charters, custom vacation packages, access to international golf locations, personal shopping, and other members-only perks.
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It is no surprise that the depressed economy has started to effect the timeshare market. Vacations are often among the first expenses to go in a climate of instability. While it is still too early to tell what time share owners can expect from this most recent economic downturn, we can look at the positive and negative effects it could have on owners, and what you can do to prepare and/or take advantage of the present economic climate.
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If you have decided to purchase a timeshare you may be unsure what types of questions to ask before becoming a time share owner. While everyone will have their own personal preferences regarding location, amenities, time of year, and perks, the following checklist is a good starting point for anyone new to timeshare to be sure to cover all of the bases. If you are unsure of any of the terms listed below you may want to refer to the following Timeshare Glossary, or click on the links included in the checklist (they will open in a new window).
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What is an off property timeshare consultant?
To keep it short and sweet - these are the people lurking around hotels, shopping malls, resorts, and calling you on the telephone to that try to convince you to attend a timeshare presentation. They are known as an OPC’s, or off property consultants, and tend to be some of the best salespeople in existence. The OPC I encountered during my stay in Vegas was very successful in coercing my husband and I into attending a “brief” presentation for some property down the street in just a matter of minutes. After a few words about a great, new, up-and-coming area along the strip, and the promise of two Lance Burton tickets, we were in the van, on our way to make the worst purchase of our lives.
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