Ever buy a timeshare because you were bored?

[DaveNV]

LOL! I almost did that last night. I was putzing around on eBay, and saw a WorldMark auction that I liked. I was THIS CLOSE to trying to buy it. But then common sense took over, and I resisted. I think I'm happy with the amount of WM credits I own, but every time I think I have enough, I think of how much more I could do if I only had X more credits. It's a struggle.

How about you? Did you ever buy a timeshare because you were bored? Or impulsive? and maybe even a bit reckless? I did it a lot when I was only owning Weeks timeshares. Since selling them all and having just WorldMark, I usually find I'm a bit more introspective about things.

Dave

 

[AwayWeGo]

I have bought any number of eBay French horns that way.

When it comes to eBay timeshares, however, I conduct myself in a more premeditated manner.

-- Alan Cole, McLean (Fairfax County), Virginia, USA.​

 

[bizaro86]

Never, ever.









Except for twice.

 

[Sandy VDH]

I have booked timeshare vacations because I'm bored. But never purchased a timeshare.

 

[Sea Six]

Can't imagine getting that drunk

 

[buzglyd]

I tossed in a bid for a Gaslamp Plaza Suites (I owned zero at the time) several years ago and went out to dinner and then to bed. I woke up the next morning and learned I was the winner with a final bid of $3.25 and the seller paid the closing costs.

Turns out that my unit was the top (10th) floor corner unit Plaza Suite 1br 2 bath panoramic view of San Diego. I’ve rented it out for Comic Con ever since.

 

[klpca]

I bid on one recently for no particular reason, and was sweating bullets until I was outbid in the last 10 seconds. I even had to confess to my husband. That made me realize that I don't need another one right now, lol.

 

[sun starved Gayle]

LOL! I almost did that last night. I was putzing around on eBay, and saw a WorldMark auction that I liked. I was THIS CLOSE to trying to buy it. But then common sense took over, and I resisted.

Dave

So what did the auction end up closing for Dave ?

 

[DaveNV]

So what did the auction end up closing for Dave ?

I haven't checked. Aren't you proud of me?

Edited to add: I just checked. it doesn't close for another few days. Crap.

Dave

 

[geist1223]

Couple years ago a fully loaded 7,000 Point WM Account was on EBAY. With seller to pay closing and transfer fees. I was home alone. Patti was meeting with one of her Women Groups. The bidding was to close in about an hour. I tossed in a bid of $700 and forgot about it. I won. Patti had a long talk with me about no more timeshares and to stay off EBAY.

 

[Fredflintstone]

Sigh.

Yup. And I got DRUNK AFTERWARDS. Hick.


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[Talent312]

I play FreeCell when I'm bored.
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[VacationForever]

I am addicted to timeshare ownership but I manage to exercise some self control. Every now and again I think of buying a Marriott's Newport Coast platinum week or a Ko Olina ocean view week. I would start looking at redweek etc but so far I have been strong.

 

[heathpack]

I look longingly at Hyatt Highlands Inn weeks. Would love a March 2BR ocean view unit. Sigh.

 

[T-Dot-Traveller]

This thread is crying for Cindy - to make a post & fess up .

 

[T-Dot-Traveller]

FYI - I occasionally put week 52 & then sold in the ebay TS search

Those 3 bedroom fixed week 52 -Westgate’s in Orlando fascinate me
when I see someone bought them for $1.

Dave - if you stick to checking “sold “on ebay - there are fewer risks .

 

[WVBaker]

Am I sensing there's a need for a support group? Perhaps "TBA", Timeshare Buyers Anonymous?

 

[T-Dot-Traveller]

Am I sensing there's a need for a support group......

Brian already runs one / and you are a member .

remember the "welcome to TUG " email .

 

[bbodb1]

Couple years ago a fully loaded 7,000 Point WM Account was on EBAY. With seller to pay closing and transfer fees. I was home alone. Patti was meeting with one of her Women Groups. The bidding was to close in about an hour. I tossed in a bid of $700 and forgot about it. I won. Patti had a long talk with me about no more timeshares and to stay off EBAY.

....but I bet Patty enjoys the trips anyway, doesn't she???? Throw that guilt back at her!!!!

 

[WinniWoman]

LOL! I almost did that last night. I was putzing around on eBay, and saw a WorldMark auction that I liked. I was THIS CLOSE to trying to buy it. But then common sense took over, and I resisted. I think I'm happy with the amount of WM credits I own, but every time I think I have enough, I think of how much more I could do if I only had X more credits. It's a struggle.

How about you? Did you ever buy a timeshare because you were bored? Or impulsive? and maybe even a but reckless? I did it a lot when I was only owning Weeks timeshares. Since selling them all and having just WorldMark, I usually find I'm a bit more retrospective about things.

Dave

OMG. I can relate to this! I do the same thing. Thank goodness the one or two exact weeks/resorts I look around for have not popped up! LOL!

 

[WinniWoman]

BTW Dave. Hang in there! Your vacation is coming up very soon!

 

[rickandcindy23]

I bid on one recently for no particular reason, and was sweating bullets until I was outbid in the last 10 seconds. I even had to confess to my husband. That made me realize that I don't need another one right now, lol.

I have done that once or twice. It's always scary to think I might win.

I did bid up a Disney points auction once, just because it was fun. It was Boardwalk Villas. If I had won, it would have been a bad time to win it. Now I wish I owned Boardwalk Villas, now that I cannot get it through exchange, and even booking DVC at 7 months is very difficult. I love that location and the lobby, and everything else about it.

 

[bluehende]

I assume my search function is disabled on the timeshare page on ebay. Safer to lie to yourself....and cheaper

 

[DaveNV]

BTW Dave. Hang in there! Your vacation is coming up very soon!

Yes it is. And as I get closer, I try and focus on that, rather than what isn't happening with my day-to-day life right now. I think I'm strong enough, but if the right buy happens to come along...

Dave

 

[b2bailey]

Bored, no.
Impulsive? Probably.