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Timeshares by Owner?

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I've been a member here for years, but not very active recently, so may have missed some discussion about this outfit. If so, please excuse and refer me to earlier posts.
I recently received a blind call from "Timeshares By Owner" wanting to rent or sell my timeshare properties, for a large upfront fee, of course. They weren't ugly, but did not want to talk long once it hold them there was no way I was paying anyone an upfront fee.
Anyone have experience, successful or otherwise, with these people? TIA
 

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literally nailing two red flags right off the bat...probably answered your own question =)
 

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I once visited "Timeshares Only" offices (they're another upfront listing company) on I-Drive in Orlando. Once inside, we found a big room with a ton of people who are calling out all day.

The job is to cold call people and get upfront money on timeshares that will NEVER sell. Anyone who pays upfront to list a timeshare is kissing that money goodbye.

The only one who makes money on an upfront listing is the listing company-- and in this instance it's Timeshares By Owner!
 
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About as I expected. Although defined as a 'rookie' in my new profile for some reason (750+ posts), I have been a TUG member for more than 10 years and have frequently preached against such organizations. Just wanted to hear a few first-hand experiences. Thanks!
 

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About as I expected. Although defined as a 'rookie' in my new profile for some reason (750+ posts), I have been a TUG member for more than 10 years and have frequently preached against such organizations. Just wanted to hear a few first-hand experiences. Thanks!

the rookie label is just based on the number of reviews submitted.
 

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Ah, ok. My count in that area is not very high
 
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