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Timeshare? Is it really worth it to buy into time share? Considering all the fees and payments, even becoming a member of RCI, is it worth all the money to buy into timeshare? Some deals have you purchase a deed for a week or more at one resort. You own it and can use it, sell it, gift it, or put it in your will for your children or whoever. Is it a scheme or is it actually worth it?

timeshare??? im interested in buying timeshare and they always tell you all the good and never the bad. Can anyone tell me some drawbacks to timeshare or experiences that you have had?

How does one sell a timeshare in Mexico? I understand the best way may be to find a broker relies on a commission if the timeshare sells. Most want fees upfront and they can range from $70.00 to $300.00 or more. This particular timeshare system allows you to exchange or visit most any where in the world. The maintainence fee is killing us-since we can't afford to travel anymore. We are only asking $5000.00 or obo--the system is available for 20 years. Ideas?

How would a timeshare be divided in a California divorce? California is a community property state, so if a divorcing couple owners a timeshare could one spouse pay the remaining balance owed, and the other spouse get sole use of timeshare? Or would spouse who is responsible for remaining balance get sole use of it? Would timeshare be liquidate, -if a couple could agree, would a Judge allow any of the above?

What happens to a timeshare when its time expires? My timeshare expires in 20 more years. It reverts back to the developer. So then what typically happens to the resort? The resell it, demolish it and rebuild somthing else, sell it back to me or what?

How much will a timeshare in a major European city for a couple weeks cost? I would like to go to London, Barcelona, Athens, Paris, Rome, OR Milan for a couple of weeks. How much would a timeshare cost? On average. And where can I find them? For two weeks is a hotel cheaper?

How do I find the timeshare presentations with the best promotional gifts? I live in Los Angeles and I know that some of the best "free prizes" and travel deals are to be had by sitting through timeshare presentations. I'm looking for a way to locate the best ones nearby.

With regards to viewing a timeshare. Can a timeshare company say that qualified single males cannot view it? Say you have a single male and a single female both qualified to view the timeshare. The female is able to go. The timeshare company tells its employees not to book single males and if they do they will be written up and terminated. Can they do that?

How can I sell my TimeShare without paying an agency upfront? I own timeshare in florida. I already paid an agency $800 dollars to put it up for sale and they won't sell it. Are there agencies that sell it without charging anything upfront?

What is the best way to listen to timeshare spiel without getting hooked? I had friends that went to a timeshare presentation. They got a nice time share vacation for $129USD. I need some web sites that give me information about timeshares.

How do I get on timeshare presentation mailing lists? I want to start attending timeshare presentations and see what they are all about. How do I find out abotu them? How do I get on a mailing list? Does anyone know of any websites? Thank you!

how does one get out of a timeshare bought in Mexico? How binding is the contract I signed? I recently put a down payment on a timeshare in Mexico but changed my mind 4 days later. I notified by credit card company and they are helping me dispute it but I was wondering how binding the contract is considering it was signed in Mazatlan Mexico. Is there a grace period to cancel without any penalty? If my credit card company is able to get the payment from going thru am I home free? What can the people I bought the timeshare people do to me legally? What are my rights? They told me I can't cancel the only thing I can do is down grade the timeshare purchase to a less expensive one or forfeit the down payment? Do you have to be a certain age to buy a time share in Mazatlan Mexico?

How can I get rid of timeshare property fast? Is the foreclosure damage the same as on a house? I'm in danger of going into foreclosure on some timeshare property in Florida. Will the credit damage be just as bad as losing a house?

What are the names of some timeshare companies in Orlando that give out free tickets/cash promotions? I am planning a trip to Orlando this summer and want to sign up with some companies for a timeshare presentation to save some money and get free tickets, etc. I have heard that some even give out $100. Any suggestions on how to go about this, what companies to look into and where to sign up? Thanks in advance!

What happens if you default on a timeshare? I have a timeshare that a can no longer afford to pay for. The financial services department of the resort says it will count as a foreclosure and is very bad for my credit. Is this just what they say to get you to pay? What's the worst that can happen?

How can I sale a timeshare on internet? Can I trust the people who sell my timeshare? I went online to sign up to sell my timeshare and the agent call me on my phone but I am afraid he might scam me.

How can I advertise sale of a timeshare property on Yahoo or any other search engine? I have a timeshare for sale with a Real Estate company and want to get more exposure for its sale. Where else can I advertise the website to get more potential buyers?

What are the eligibility requirements for a timeshare tour? I live in Orlando and would like to get free tickets to Disney or at least Universal Studios, or even cash for going on one of those timeshare tours I have read so much about. So I spent a long time doing online research but for some reason there is no clear answer to this question. Specifically, will they let Florida residents go on the tour or is it only for out of state people who are on vacation? Also, do they do anything to actually verify that you meet the minimum income level?

How easy is it to rent a timeshare for a least the maintenance charges? My uncle wants to give me his timeshare in Reno. I live in New Jersey. I took a liking to cruising over land based vacations. I would like to take it but need to know the pitfalls. If I decide later after I have taken it can I just surrender it without any credit damage?

What is the best way to sell a timeshare for fair market value? There are a lot of scam artists who ask for an up-front fee to cover their "marketing costs". There is no guarantee that they will ever sell your timeshare. And, if they're being paid up-front, they have no incentive. Any ideas?

What are the benefits to buying into a timeshare? I might be interested, but I've heard good and bad... What are the pros/cons of owning a timeshare?

What is the easiest way to sell a timeshare? We bought a time share 2 years ago, and have only used it once. We would like to sell it for $14900. What is the quickest way to sell? Who would you recommend listing it with? Does anybody want to buy it? The timeshare is through Silverleaf Resorts.

What is a good company to sell a timeshare? I'm looking to sell my timeshare in Vegas. Does anyone know any good companies that don't take money up front to sell? Has anyone had a positive experience with any companies at all?

How much time do you get with a timeshare vacation condo? A neighbor owns a vacation timeshare condo in TX. They have spent about 5 months off and on at this place this year. The rules say they get one week per year. When I asked about that she says they have bonus time but won't go into details. Is it really possible to get that much time? How does that work? Thanks!

How can I get out of my Bluegreen timeshare? Bought a Bluegreen timeshare with good intentions but haven't been able to use it at all so the money is being wasted. I would love to sell it, but most companies who say they will list timeshares want to charge ridiculous fees up-front with no guarantee of a sale. Does anybody know the cheapest and quickest way to get rid of/sell a Bluegreen timeshare?

How do I give up my timeshare with Club Regina in Cancun? I bought the timeshare with my friend in Cancun with Club Regina 6 years ago. Both of us are tired of paying the maintenance fee. Does anyone know how to give up? The timeshare is paid in full.

What is the best place to refinance a timeshare? I just bought a timeshare and am in desperate need of refinancing bc it has a 15.99% interest rate. I don't know where to go though to get a better rate. Any help is very much appreciated. Thanks! The credit union offered to let me put my cars as collateral to pay off the timeshare then my car payments would just be higher and with a 6.5% interest rate for 4 & 4.5 yrs. Does that sound like a good idea?

How much have you recently paid for a timeshare and what are your maintenance fees? I recently purchased an "every other year flexible use" timeshare and would like to compare costs? The timeshare that I do have is flexible so it can be used any week of the year and it could be exchanged for a different location.

Timeshare Owners: What were the key selling points that appealed to you? OR What do you wish you had but don't? I know a lot about timeshares because I used to process contracts for a timeshare company. What I don't know is how one timeshare company compares to another and how to shop for what is best. Am I looking for my favorite locations? Transferability? Number of locations? I can figure out my cost options myself, I just want to know what else other owners watch for or wish they had.

Is there a difference timeshare points from wyndahm and resale? If i only want to use wyndham/fairfield resorts, are resale points treated any different than the points that i but from wyndham? If I did want to use a different timeshare, how do i trade my points? Can I use my points for other things like cruises, airfare, and rental cars?

What is the best way to dispose of a timeshare? Have a timeshare for Orlando Week 51 I have tried to sell for a year through two listings to no avail. How do I get out of the maintence fees which continue to rise? I do not want this burden anymore as I have health issues.

Who is the best company to contact about selling my timeshare? I have a timeshare in San Diego that I am paying on. There are no black out days which makes it a great deal. But I need to get rid of it. I have been told by several places not to deal with a company that charges to sell, but I can not find any that do not. Any recommendations? Hopefully a company someone has used before.

Where can I find a timeshare seminar to win a free trip to Vegas? I hear about people going to timeshare seminars and receiving free trips all the time. Where do I sign up? I want to go to Vegas in December and would love a free trip...haha.

How can we transfer a timeshare to another family member? Timeshare was purchased in the 1980's and we want to transfer the title / deed to another member of the family. I assumed since it was a deed, any title company could do it, but I haven't found one yet that has a clue. Does anyone have any experience with this?

What is the best way to sell or trade a timeshare? I have a silverleaf timeshare I paid $8,000 years ago. I don't use any more. It is a red time week 33 at Holly Lake has excape, a campground and includes 7 resorts. What is the best way to sell it or trade for something of value?

How do I make my vacation home a timeshare? If I own a home out right, worth about $750,000. What do I do if I want to make it into a timeshare? Who receives the money that the timeshare holders pay? Do I loose all interest in the home if I do this? I can't find anything online that will give me any helpful answers. Can anyone enlighten me?

Do you have to claim timeshare property on your income taxes? I just purchased a timeshare property with my sister who is still in college. I'm just wondering if her name is on the deed if she will have to claim that somewhere on taxes this year?

What is a timeshare and how does it work? What is a timeshare? I listen people talk about that they have timeshares but i dont know what it is. How does it work?

How do you sell a timeshare with RCI Points? My Nan is now a widower and has a timeshare she no longer requires. Attached to the time share is 109,000 RCI points. Does any one know the best way to go about this? Any usefull information will be highly appreciated.

What's the best way to sell a timeshare/vacation package without being scammed out of money? I have a Sheratin Vacation Resort Timeshare and I want to sell it now? I've heard so many horror stories about companies that claim they can sell your timeshare but they want hundreds of dollars upfront. What do I do?

Does anyone know of a good Nevada attorney with timeshare fraud experience? Trying to find an attorney who has experience dealing with timeshares in Las Vegas. We have been dealing with several areas including violations of NRS/NAC and deed issues but are getting nowhere. Need someone with experience, who is reasonably priced and actually seems to want my business. The few contacts I've made have gotten no response or some cookie-cutter answer. Need assistance. Are you an attorney? Did an attorney help you with your timeshare? Can someone point me in the right direction?

What company should I buy a timeshare through? We're looking into getting a timeshare but there's so many places it's hard to know who has the best service and offers the most for your buck without breaking the bank. We'd prefer something deeded at the minimum but we're open from there as far as point systems or scheduled weeks...etc. Any feedback on companies and info on how they work is greatly appreciated!

TIMESHARE FOR SALE. How can I sell 2 weeks Timeshare in Scotland without paying up-front fees? I have been trying to sell 2 weeks timeshare but all the companies that I have contacted have demanded up-front fees "for advertising & administration" with no guarantees. I can't afford to pay any money up-front but am obviously prepared to pay a commission, just lik you would t an estaye agent when selling a house.

Is the point system on a timeshare a bad way to save money for vacationing? If someone could please explain the point system ( ike diamond resorts uses) why it is good or bad. I have heard why the regular timeshare is bad, but the point system seems different. Anyone with personal experience would be great.

Where can I rent individual nights at timeshare resorts? Rather than buying a timeshare, I'd rather buy individual nights from the resort or individual. Where is a good website to do this?

What website can I use to book timeshare nights from owners? I am interested in staying in Palm Springs this weekend and would like to stay at a timeshare property. How can I book nights directly with an owner or property?

Where can I sell a timeshare without upfront fees? I have a timeshare I do not use and would like to sell it outright without waiting to long and without giving upfront fees to do it. If you have any advice or know of a company that just buys your timeshare without having you wait for a period of time please let me know. Thanks.

Where can you find promotional timeshare vacation offers? I am looking for contact information for timeshare companies that will allow you to stay in their timeshare resorts for free in lieu of viewing a presentation. Any type of information would be helpful. Thank you.

How can I get rid of my timeshare without spending a lot of money? We purchased our timeshare 2 years ago, and it just doesn't fit our lifestyle.

Can a lien be placed on my home if my timeshare is foreclosed on? I've always made on-time monthly payments on my timeshare until now...I've filed for hardship with the timeshare company but haven't received an answer from them. I am thinking of letting it go into foreclosure because I can't make payments anymore. They won't let me sign the Warranty Deed in Lieu of foreclosre and instead offered me a downgrade. I'm afraid of legal issues. What should I do?

How can I get out of a timeshare contract? I bought some timeshare in florida for 12k its next to walt disney, universal studios and sea world. I need help selling it.

How do I go about getting a timeshare? I'm interested in getting a timeshare in the heart of the carolinas. Does anyone know how to go about doing this?

How can I get out of my timeshare contract? I would like to get out of my timeshare contract, I can't afford the monthly payments. It is on a points system, you can go anywhere in the world. How can I sell it?

How to avoid getting sick at my timeshare? For the second year in a row I got sick on the third (of seven) days at a timeshare in the White Mountains, NH. What can I do to prevent getting sick? What do you do to keep from getting sick when travelling? I think next year I will avoid drinking the water. I will bring my own pillows to use and will bring cleaning spray and some bleach to make sure the place is really clean. I can't stand getting sick on vacation. Please post your ideas to help us vacationers be healthy. Thank you.

Is it safe to make a purchase for timeshare in Ebay? I'm just wondering why they are selling it so cheap. What is the catch. I have been surfing the internet for different timeshare resales and I know there are some that are being sold for $500 but for auction on ebay with a very low starting bid and if no one bids then if the starting bid is 1.00, what is next?

What due diligence can I do to protect myself in the purchase of a timeshare resale from a seller at ebay? I am considering purchasing/bidding on a timeshare resale at e-bay and the seller has indicated that I should do my due diligence. What should I check out and from whom should I obtain this information?

Can someone who rents a timeshare from an owner rent it to someone else? I saw responded to on craiglist of someone who wants to rent out a timeshare in vegas for March. I thought they were the owners. They just bought a week. Can someone who rents a timeshare from an owner rent it to someone else? Is this legit?

How do you unload your timeshare? We bought a timeshare deal in Orlando (Spring 08) through Hilton Grand Vacations, I am thinking we made a mistake. If one wants to get rid of a timeshare deal, how do you do it?

Where should I rent my timeshare for free? I paid for marketing to advertised for the rental of my timeshare but it seems it is a scam. How should we get back at those marketing agents scam? How could we advertised our timeshare for free?

How do you get rid of a timeshare? It's maintenance fees are killing us and we're having financial difficulties. My wife's company closed the Timeshare company tells me that if we foreclose they'll go after our credit rating. Help!

Am I required to sit through a timeshare presentation? I will be receiving a voucher for a free two night hotel stay from the charity I am donating my car to. In reading the terms and conditions, I noted that there will be a timeshare presentation at any of the 38 resorts I am to chose from. Would I be required to attend? The terms and conditons do not say I am required to attend. On what basis? It is not in the T&C.

What is the best way to sell a timeshare located in US? I own a timeshare in Newport, Rhode Island, how can I sell this quickly and easily?

How difficult is it to trade an RCI timeshare for a week at a Disney Vacation Club resort? I am considering purchasing a timeshare affiliated with RCI for a very small amount. I understand the DVC is now affiliated with RCI and I want to know if a stay at a DVC resort ever comes available for non-DVC members on RCI.

What to expect attending a Welk resort (escondido, ca) timeshare sales presentation? I got suckered into signing up for this. Now I have to go to try to get my deposit back. Are there any suggestions on how to make sure the sales pitch does not take up more than 90 minutes of my valuable time? I have no money nor interest in buying a timeshare of any sort.

Has anyone gone on a Wyndham vacation pacage where you have to sit through a timeshare presentation? Is it worth it? We are doing it in San Antonio. We aren't interested in the timeshare but we were wondering if they try to charge us anything else other than the package without telling us? Has anyone ever done this and what do you think of it? Thanks!

How WorldMark by Wyndham timeshare program is related to the Wyndham program? I went to WorldMark by Wyndham presentation. They weren't able to answer this question. All personnel was wearing Wyndham labels. But they claimed that they are very separate from Wyndham. And they claimed that they aren't "timeshare" program at all but a vacation ownership program. So are WorldMark points the same as Wyndham points?

What can I do to get rid of a Timeshare Property? I have a TImeshare Property in N.C., I have tried to sell it and rent it, with no luck, but still have to pay the monthly maintainance fees, if I dont pay them, it will be a liability on my credit.

Can not paying on my Vacation Club Timeshare legally be a foreclosure? The company is located in Florida, but the timeshare is in Missouri. Can not paying on a timeshare in a vacation club type deal be reported on my credit legally as a foreclosure?

What do you need to look for when buying a timeshare? I'm looking to buy an affordable timeshare. I do not know anything about them. Any adivce?

Can any part of a timeshare membership be used when filing income taxes? I recently bought a timeshare membership in the Bahamas, I was told that the interest can be written off as a second home expense. I bought 2 weeks, is this true?

Can I trust the people in the internet to sale my timeshare? I sign up in the internet to sale my timeshare. They call me on my cell phone but can i trust them.

what are the procedures or consequences in timeshare defaults? has anyone been in the mess of having a timeshare and needing to let them go back? and why are there so few people who know nothing about timeshares? guess that's how they get folks like me to buy into them! i have been on the internet for months seeking advice as to how to get out of my contract or let it go back. it isn't paid for so i can't donate it and NOBODY wants to buy one, especially in today's economy.

I'm looking to possibly purchase a timeshare, looking for direction on what site I could check out? I've heard you can get cheap deals on vacations if you agree to go to a seminar while you are on your vacation? I'm actually interested in buying a timeshare but if I can get a good deal on a vacation at the same time, I would be interested in both. Anyone that could help me please feel free!

When using a timeshare, who cleans it and is it usually equipped with everything a person needs? We are looking into using a friends timeshare for vacation in June. Would anyone recommend this over a hotel? Or would a hotel be the way to go?

What is the best way to sale or get rid of a timeshare? My husband and I got suckered into a timeshare when we first got married; however, we recently had twins and it is hard to make payments on this and other bills. Is there a way to get out of the timeshare? Is there a loop hole? Has anyone had any success at sales?

How does one sell a timeshare in Mexico? I understand the best way may be to find a broker relies on a commission if the timeshare sells. Most want fees upfront and they can range from $70.00 to $300.00 or more. This particular timeshare system allows you to exchange or visit most any where in the world. The maintainence fee is killing us-since we can't afford to travel anymore. We are only asking $5000.00 or obo--the system is available for 20 years. Ideas?

What are the annual dues for when you have a Disney Vacation Club timeshare? I'm debating whether to sell my timeshare. I pay $85 a month on annual dues, and am thinking it's a rip off. Any suggestions/comments? I am a DVC member, and am wondering what gets applied with the money I pay per month? The annual dues seem to be outrageous!