timeshare presentation horror stories

One couple was in their mid-70s: Dale, a Vietnam vet who flew F-4 Phantoms, and his wife, June, who has dementia. They had owned a Vegas timeshare for several years, but seldom are able to use it ...

Pete and Susie High, of Auburn, Calif., say they offered $450 by Puerto Bahia Villas and Spa to attend what was supposed to be a 90-minute timeshare pitch. It turned into eight excruciating hours ...

That said, as a travel hacker, I'm enticed by stories from friends and TPG readers about scoring hotel discounts or bonus points for sitting through a timeshare presentation. So, when Choice Rewards emailed about getting a "seven-night resort stay" for 80% off plus a $100 gift card and 10,000 bonus Choice points for attending a "sales ...

We asked him what were supposed to do for the remaining time and he replied, "Your presentation is for 90 minutes. You can sit there, I don't care what you do," and continued to walk away. We thought he was joking so I went and got my husband a cup of coffee and a scoop of popcorn and sat back down.

So here we are, everything we've learned boiled down to our top tips for surviving a timeshare talk. 1. Go in prepared. There is no reason to be mean or rude. Just know your stance, be assertive, and remember that you don't owe anyone anything. It's not impolite to say "no" without an excuse.

While timeshare horror stories are all too common, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from falling victim to these traps: Do your research : This may seem obvious; however, it must be clearly stated that before attending any timeshare presentations or signing any contracts, thoroughly research the company and the specific property ...

The last time we attended a Wyndham presentation, they offered a 201,000-point package, in the same $20,000 to $30,000 range for a week's worth of usage. Despite our refusal to purchase — and their repeated counter-counter offers — the Wyndham sales people remained personable throughout. Classy presentation, all the way.

The minimum value of points you can purchase are 120,000 points, this is a one bedroom for 1 week a year. The points breakdown as follows: A one bedroom is 60,000 points to stay Sunday - Thursday and then 30,000 points for each Friday and Saturday. 120,000 total. A two bedroom is 240,000 points and a 3 bedroom is 360,000 points.

We read of timeshare presentations that would last for four hours. Of intimidation, bullying and lies. Of being bounced from salesman to salesman each time they said no. Of people buying a timeshare just to bring the experience of the presentation to an end. Horror stories filled the Google results.

We see stories like this all the time. Goaded into attending a sales presentation - or simply lured in by the promise of a tantalizing gift - a consumer signs on the dotted line, not out of any real desire to own a timeshare interest, but more to finally escape the psychological pressures of that four hour-plus sales pitch. Certainly, a ...

However, behind the glossy brochures and persuasive sales pitches, lies a world of horror stories and financial nightmares. In this article, we will delve into the dark side of timeshares, exploring the common pitfalls and scams that unsuspecting travelers often fall victim to. But fear not!

Many timeshare owners are happy with their purchase. However, for the owners who regret their purchase, there are some timeshare nightmares. In our business, we hear stories of timeshare nightmares every day. Timeshare Presentation Nightmare. The high-pressure world of timeshare presentations is well-known and well-documented. However ...

On a serious note, there are people who love the idea of a timeshare and are willing to work the system to get the most value out of the program. If you are not one of those people, don't buy one. In order to make the value proposition work you really need to understand your options.

Not knowing which presentation you went to for sure (Sounds like Shell Vacations), I can safely say that I can get you the same timeshare (if not the higher level) for 10% of their price, if not less. TS are great if you buy them resale and know how to use them. I am leaving in 4 hours for a timeshare stay in mexico that cost $198 for the week.

Timeshares cannot be viewed like traditional real estate. When you sell a regular house or condo, the sales price can be $100,000, $250,000, $500,000 - whatever. A 6% real estate commission on those sales net the broker $6,000 to $30,000. Selling a $7,500 timeshare for 6% would net the broker only $450.

The Lowes' story is why the Florida Alliance for Consumer and Taxpayers (FACT) has launched a public education campaign against these "Timeshare Nightmares.". As Florida works to dig out of ...

Reflecting on Common Timeshare Horror Story Themes ... Many owners have recounted attending seemingly harmless and brief presentations, only to be met with relentless pressure over multiple hours ...

Tweet. #2. 03-03-2008, 08:26 PM. Originally posted by [email protected]. Hello all, I am new to the forum and to the concept of timeshare. I have been offered a travel package to Cozumel that includes air, 4 nights and 5 days for $100 so long as I go to a 90 minute presentation.

The Nightmare of Timeshare Ownership. This blog post on the nightmare of timeshare ownership is provided by: It seemed like a good idea at the time. The timeshare sales agent was very persuasive and it all sounded good to you. But then, after you had signed the sheaf of legal papers to make the timeshare your own, the doubts began to cloud your ...

Though nowadays they're discouraged from telling prospective buyers outright that timeshares are quality investments, they use subtle wording during their sales pitches to make you think that purchasing a timeshare is a good financial move. Using phrases like "life-quality investment" subconsciously tricks buyers into handing over their cash.

If we assume 10% down and their 10 year term, that's roughly $110,000 total not including yearly fees for the smaller membership, or $133,000 for the slightly larger one. The larger one will get a 1 BR for 2 weeks per year. the smaller one will get roughly 1.5 weeks per year. So here is what the actual nightly cost is.

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