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Is it a deal ? A timeshare bargain ?

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Not sure if this is a lifetime deal you were waiting for but if you are looking for a replica of the 17th cent. royal palace of Louis XIV with 90,000 square feet of unfinished opulence, - don't look any further. :whoopie:

Take the next flight to Orlando. For details look here:

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/money/051110-100-million-dollar-windermere-versailles-for-sale

OK, its unfinished. So what ? Its the pride of ownership that matters.:rolleyes:

Hope to be there first ! :hysterical:

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Wow,

Selling timeshare to folks must have really been a lucrative business while that guy was building such a humongous home.
 
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He's the Westgate Resorts guy. I was also reading that he was selling off some other "non-performing assets" so that he could concentrate on the timeshare business.
 

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After viewing the news clip of the property and Mrs. Siegel, it is apparent that houses are not the only overly large "assets" that the couple have purchased.
 

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I dunno, but I'd bet:

It doesn't go for $100million (probably less than 20), and someone will pick it up and make it a bridal reception/wedding palace.
 

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One wonders if Siegel couldn't convert it to a TS, himself.
Ever been to one of their "presentations" where a portrait of himself hangs prominently on a wall? <shiver>
 

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One wonders if Siegel couldn't convert it to a TS, himself.
Ever been to one of their "presentations" where a portrait of himself hangs prominently on a wall? <shiver>

I have seen portraits of "Himself" and "Herself" side by side in the main reception area.
Not sure if the price of the 'palace' includes both,.... I mean both portraits, of course.
 

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And what a classy guy too:
Woman Talks After Winning $5 Million In Lawsuit Over 'Indecent Proposal'
An Orlando woman who won $5.4 million in a sexual harassment lawsuit against Orlando's 'timeshare king' spoke to Eyewitness News about her victory. Georgette Meyers worked for David Siegel for 14 years at Westgate resorts and claims he once offered her $1 million to have sex with him.

Meyers said she didn't sue Siegel for the money. She said her lawsuit was the only way to stop him from harassing her both inside and outside of work.

"It's sad. It's sad it ever had to get this far," Meyers said of the situation.

Georgette Meyers worked for Siegel for 14 years at Westgate Resorts. She used to consider him a mentor until she claims he offered her $1 million for sex.

"Because of his wealth and power, he doesn't listen to anyone and he feels he can do whatever and is above the law," she said of Siegel.

Meyers said she had to fight off Siegel's romantic advances and groping all too often.

"You should be ale to work and not worry about someone grabbing you and doing inappropriate things," she added.

Meyers claimed she had bills to pay and felt loyal to Siegel which is why she didn't just walk away from the situation at the time of the proposal.

"If I was all about the money I would have taken him up on one of the million dollar offers or any one of the other offers he made to me over the years and I didn't because I'm not in love with him," Meyers stated.

Siegel declined requests for an interview, but did say the judgment was unwarranted.

Even though the jury awarded Meyers a $5.4 million verdict, she believes it is still not over. Siegel plans to appeal the decision.
http://www.wftv.com/news/15363912/detail.html
 

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One wonders if Siegel couldn't convert it to a TS, himself.
Ever been to one of their "presentations" where a portrait of himself hangs prominently on a wall? <shiver>

I have never been to one of their presentations, but vowed never to buy one of his TSs, not even for free, not even if you paid me. I have been in a Westgate resort (as a guest). Not only did I shiver, but also felt that I needed to take a shower every time I passed through that corridor with all those pictures on the wall.

I can't believe the arrogance of people whose mission in life is to take advantage of others.
 
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