The deep pit of a Timshare purchase
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Before You Buy A Timeshare: What You Need To Know Before You Go Down The Rabbit Hole!

ByKat

Timeshares have a less than savory reputation, not because the choice to purchase one is entirely a bad one, but because most individuals move into ownership without as much information as they need to make it a successful endeavor.  The multi-billion dollar timeshare industry affects over nine million American households. They employ hundreds of thousands…

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Timeshare Resale Tips: What You Need to Know

BySarah Jordan

Are you considering dipping your toes into the timeshare resale market and want to know how to do it the right way? Perhaps you have a timeshare and want to sell it. Or you might be thinking about buying a timeshare resale for your next family vacation. Either way, you need to consider these helpful…

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Are Timeshare Resales Worth it?

BySarah Jordan

So you’re thinking about buying (or selling) a timeshare resale. Perhaps you’ve been daydreaming about annual vacations (guaranteed!) to exotic places that are already booked on the calendar, year after year. Maybe you’ve seen a glossy advertisement at a travel agent’s office (are travel agents still a thing?) and can practically taste that sweet Pina…

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Club Wyndham

ByDrew Faithful

I don’t have enough time left on this earth to document all the bad experiences we have had with Club Wyndham. We have owned timeshares since 1992 and are pretty familiar with the process. We enjoyed our experiences with other resorts as well as Interval International for exchanges. Four years ago we joined Club Wyndham….

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How To End A Timeshare Presentation

ByDrew Faithful

This article is designed to help arm you with the proper tools to successfully claim your ‘free gift’ and walk away if you do not wish to purchase a timeshare. Maybe you received an invitation via postcard, phone call, or social media to attend a presentation or ‘hear more about an opportunity’ with the promise…

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Timeshare Resale Scams – T.F.T.I.

ByDrew Faithful

Tales from the Inside We’ve talked about timeshares and the many reasons not to get involved with them. We’ve covered the sleazy tactics many salespeople use to reel you in during the presentation. We’ve even discussed the most common myths of the Timeshare industry. It’s no secret I am not a big fan of Timeshares…

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5 Signs Your Timeshare Rep is Lying to You – TFTI

ByDrew Faithful

Tales from the Inside In  my first blog, I spoke briefly about the fact that all Timeshare Reps were not bad people. I stand by that. However, I also have to acknowledge the fact that there is a large portion of representatives that are quite sleazy. The ones who will say anything to take your…

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Timeshare and the Economy

BySamantha Edwards

There is no doubt that the timeshare industry has a significant impact on the economy at regional, state, and national levels. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the national trade association that represents the vacation ownership and resort development industries, offers a detailed look at the direct and indirect ways in which the timeshare industry…

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What to Expect at a Timeshare Presentation

ByMandie

Going in we are not really sure what to expect at a timeshare presentation. With a little knowledge and a lot of truth-telling, we EASILY survived a timeshare presentation! Granted, we spent a sleepless night beforehand worrying about the upcoming event and imagining our 10 year old becoming unglued. We strategized, planned and IT WORKED….

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Westgate Planet Hollywood Lawsuit

ByMandie

On February 10, 2014, a Federal Court in Las Vegas, Nevada, will hear testimony from Westgate Resort owners seeking justice. Fuoroli v. Westgate Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, LLC (link to court docs) From the official court documents: Plaintiffs allege that Westgate made the following misrepresentations in the timeshare sales negotiations: the property would be a…