When we bought they talked us into buying in March, which was red and cheaper then the month we wanted (which was August – also red). We paid close to 20,000 dollars. The salesman promised us that every year we will be able to exchange for August the month we actually wanted. It was ok…
A reader poses an interesting question he wanted to share with our readers: Why is the government doing nothing about timeshare scams? Time shares are not real estate or investments, they are nothing but empty space. In addition to my first question, how many time share owners does it take to keep up the maintenance…
Below is an account from a Canadian reader whose parents were solicited by Lando Resorts Corporation: My parents, who live in Canada, were scammed by Lando Resorts Corporation, who is under the Berkley Group umbrella. In February 2011, they were sold a vacation package over the phone which did not mention that they were required…
I own in Belize and when I went there this year to use my points to stay they gave me a bill for several thousand dollars as though I were renting. Now that I refuse to pay the bill they will not let me book this years reservation. The first day I arrived there was…
The following short message was sent to us via the Submit Your Timeshare Story form on our site. A reminder that a “FREE” magic show in Las Vegas isn’t always worth the trouble… “Same pitch (at The Grandview at Las Vegas) but we caved on 2nd intervention offer, but a sleepless night brought me to…
As of July 11, 2010, current RCI members which submitted a properly completed claim form in accordance with Section II.E of the Settlement Agreement in the proper amount of time, with a claim form verified by RCI, may begin using the benefit they selected on the claim form. Former RCI members completing the aforementioned completion…
Contrary to what many timeshare sales websites would like you to believe, you can sell a time share on your own, whether you own a timeshare week or points. Completing the timeshare sale process on your own will allow you to sell your timeshare for free, or almost free (depending on your level of knowledge). …
Each state passes its own laws regarding the amount of time you have after buying a timeshare property to return it for a full refund. The process of returning an unwanted timeshare shortly after purchasing is known as Timeshare Rescission, or rescinding. The timeshare rescission process refers directly to the interval of time that is…
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…
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…
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