- Joined
- Dec 19, 2008
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- 16,003
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- Location
- Maryland
- Resorts Owned
- A few in S and VA, a single resort in NC, MD, PA, and UT, plus Jamaica and the Bahamas
With EBAY it is relatively easy to annoy the renter. If its obviously an exchange, win the auction or buy it now. You will now have the address and name of the seller to provide payment.
Then before making payment ask the seller to confirm they OWN the unit being rented. Ask them to provide a confirmation from the resort that they are the owner and that it isnt a timeshare exchange. They obviously wont be able to do this and will try to convince you its OK for you to proceed. Tell them you wont pay for the item because they dont own it and it violates EBAY Terms and Conditions. The seller will ask to send you an auction cancellation request. When you accept, the auction is cancelled and there are no negative repercussions for the buyer. However, the buyer is still able to leave negative feedback for the seller. You can put in a comment such as "seller is renting exchanges, subject to cancellation " or whatever comment you like.
Now that you have the sellers name, address and unit being rented, call RCI and provide them with the exact information of the unit being rented. This makes it quick and easy for RCI to take action .
They only have to prove they are the owner if they are selling as an individual owners- which this person is not. They are renting under the non travel agent , travel provider. In this category there are additional requirements for selling "Airfare, cruises and vacation packages", but no restrictions on "Lodging rentals, such as homes, apartments, condos, and timeshare weeks." They do have to have the disclaimer:
"By listing this auction I verify that I am the actual travel agent or travel provider and not a third party affiliate. The travel/accommodations in this auction will be booked directly through me and not an outside agency. I also verify that, other than the government taxes and related government fees stated within the listing description itself, there will be absolutely no additional fees, charges or after auction purchases associated with booking the travel within this listing."
But would the onus be on them to prove they are booking directly and not through an outside agency (like RCI) or would you be the one having to prove that they are?