Rather than just jumping in and offering the same tired warnings about and criticisms of PCCs in general and this one in particular, I did some internet sleuthing
here from their website is who they are. The parent company has been around a while (since 2003)
www.newtonelitesalesassociates.com
here is the website for their timeshare operation
www.newtongrouptransfers.com
heres what it says about the title company they use
Transfers are handled by a Licensed, Bonded and Fully Insured Title Insurance Agency in the State of Florida (LIC#: P223343)
Underwritten by Stewart Title Guarantee, the leader in timeshare underwriting
Attorney on Staff - Member of Florida Bar
In business since 2004 and closed thousands of timeshares world-wide
Checking the State of Florida's website...Thats a real license number for a real Florida company
still looking on the internet and I find this
http://www.prweb.com/releases/newtongroupesa/people/prweb3597874.htm
It seems the Newton Group is not just some made up name..there is a real guy behind the company named Gordon Newton
still searching and still reading I find this:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/newtongroupesa/12/prweb3372884.htm
according to this one of the reasons the biggest timeshare PCC is the biggest is the behind the scenes work of Newton
Coming full circle and back to Newton Groups website I see this
After gaining years of experience and absorbing a wealth of knowledge, we felt that we could best serve our customers by starting our own independent timeshare recapture firm to work with our clients directly.
After doing this basic research I called the phone numbers on the website, and I called the title company...This stuff is not made up, there are real people working here....and Im convinced that although you can sell your timeshare yourself, or employ a broker to sell it for you you could also use the services offered by the Newton Group...I am also convinced that they are one of the good guys and will either see that your timeshare is transferred out of your name, or they will return your money. They have the systems in place to deliver on their promises and earn their money
Paco...they can change phone numbers and names. just like you can change yours...This guy put his name on his business
Denise...this guy has been in the timeshare relief business for a while. doing work for others. . Recently struck out on his own, but overall doing this work for 9 years..Everyone has to have a first day on the job... remember your first day in the classroom? Just because you were new didnt mean you weren't prepared with the right background and education to do the job or that you were trying to scam the kids.
John..there is as much a guarantee with these guys as with any fee for service business. I have an appointment with an attorney next week for his help and advice setting up a llc or a c corp or a sub s corp to hold my timeshares....that sucker wants paid in advance for his time..Does that mean he's is going to scam me?....all I have to go on is his website that says he is experienced in real estate matters, and corporate law...and that he is licensed
and to all of you...As to what they do with your timeshare...who cares as long as they get someone to take it
To the OP. put your timeshare on the bargain forum, throw in half of Newtons fee, and I bet you get someone to take it.. If not there is always the Newton Group