Timeshare Debt Elimination Scam

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

Most of the time we talk about scams where owners of timeshare units are approached in various ways to get rid of their unit, but ultimately require an upfront payment that disappears as soon as it’s made. While this is the most common type of vacation resort scam out there, it’s by no means the only one. A newer scam involves targeting unit owners who are behind on their maintenance fee payments. This is the way it works. The scammers … Continue reading →

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10 Timeshare Tips from the FTC

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

When it comes to timeshare ownership, there are a large number of issues that the consumer needs to understand about how they work, the risks involved and what terminology means. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has a list of tips that it warns consumers about, but it’s not the only organization out there that does so. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also has a number of tips and warning that it advises consumers to understand about timeshares. Here are some … Continue reading →

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10 Timeshare Tips from the BBB

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is always one of the first places you should check when you’re trying to discover whether a company is legitimate or nothing more than a scam. This is especially important for timeshares, whether you’re planning to buy one or trying to sell one. The BBB has provided a number of different articles containing timeshare tips which are important for you to know if you don’t want to lose your hard earned money. Make Sure You … Continue reading →

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Viking Ships Set To Be Outlawed in Florida

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

Timeshare resort lobbyists got what they wanted with a new Florida law which will take away one option that timeshare owners had to get rid of their timeshares. Florida state legislation House Bill 7025 passed the senate by a vote of thirty-eight to one, and the legislation had previously been passed by the sate house one hundred sixteen to zero. The legislation is now scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2013. Part of House Bill 7025 outlaws the controversial … Continue reading →

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Why Are Hotel Prices in Hawaii So Expensive? Timeshares.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

Have you ever wondered why hotel prices in Hawaii are so much more expensive than in other areas of the country? One of the reasons that the average hotel price in Hawaii is over $200 a night, a second highest rate in the entire country, may surprise you. One of the growing trends in Hawaii is more timeshare units, and these units are often replacing hotel rooms. Since the year 2000, the state of Hawaii has lost more than 8000 … Continue reading →

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Washington State Timeshare Resale Scam Warning

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Attorney General, along with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), has sent out a press release warning to all Washington residents (which should be heeded by everyone across the US) about a recent spike in timeshare reseller scams in his state. The two agencies have received over 20 complaints about resellers since the beginning of the year, and they are warning all timeshare owners to be careful of the current scams going around. While the scams … Continue reading →

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Timeshare Viking Ships

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

The timeshare industry is out to make getting rid of your resort unit that much more difficult. For a lot of people, one of the most difficult parts of timeshare ownership is when it comes time to try to sell their unit. While most timeshares do have some value, there are some that are for weeks which are simply in such low demand that there is simply no interest in them due to their yearly maintenance fees. There are also … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Get Out of a Timeshare Presentation

Posted on April 22, 2013 by admin

Anyone who has ever attended a timeshare presentation knows that they’re sometimes incredibly difficult to get out of. Timeshare sales presenters tend to be pushy and persuasive, meaning you’re sometimes left feeling guilty for not sitting through the entire presentation – or worse, for not buying a timeshare. However, there are a number of ways to try to get out of a timeshare presentation. Say You’re Not Interested The first thing you should do is tell them you’re not interested … Continue reading →

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10 Types of People Timeshare Sharks Target

Posted on April 15, 2013 by admin

Timeshare salespeople can be pretty aggressive when it comes to getting people to buy their products and it can be difficult to say no to them. This is particularly prevalent at popular timeshare destinations After all, most of them earn a commission on their timeshares, so they want to sell as many as they can. As such, it’s easy for them to target people who fall into certain demographics. These demographics tend to be people who are easily susceptible to … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Buffet Timeshare Planned

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

It seems that the newest trend in timeshares is to partner up with a famous person to attract more people to the resort. There was a recent announcement that there would be Trump Tower timeshares (and there are plenty of reasons why most people to shouldn’t buy them) in conjunction with Hilton Grand Vacations. This trend is continuing with the announcement that there are plans to build a Jimmy Buffett timeshare resort created in conjunction with Wyndham Vacation Resorts on … Continue reading →

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