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  1. G

    advice on purchasing Diamond timeshare on the secondary market

    I'm a newbie to this group and the forum. I have owned a Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare for some time and am interested in buying a Diamond (which I know is part of HGVC but dunno the "name") timeshare. I'd like to know where to look and what "penalties" are imposed on the buyer for not...
  2. S

    Will buying a resale effect my credit report?

    This might be a really silly question but I want to be 100% sure. I am looking to buy a resale deeded week with HVC/Diamond or Marriott. I will be paying in full. I am also in the process of buying a house. So, I don't want anything touching my credit report. Will buying the resale trigger a...
  3. Clifbell

    Timeshare Traveler Episode 105... Consider 3 Things before buying a Hilton Timeshare

    I wanted to make a video to simplify the purchase of a timeshare. During a sales presentation there is often a lot of topics discussed. But most of these topics are from the salesperson's perspective and geared toward what is good for the timeshare company. Instead, I wanted to provide the...
  4. mayamart

    Was about to push the "purchase" button on a Wyndham TS; now... not so sure?

    I had done countless hours of research (I estimate 30+ hours of reading) over the past couple of months on purchasing a resale timeshare. We were wavering back and forth between Wyndham Kona Hawaiian or Waikiki Beach Club, Imperial Waikiki, or Club Donatello (close to home). We would use the TS...
  5. SteelerGal

    Looking to Purchase in CA Desert

    So we decided to buy in the Desert. Desert Springs II or Shadow Ridge. Annual Red Season. The Shadow Ridge just failed ROFR @ 2650. So I know we will have at least get closer to $3k. However now my concern is I am finding options w/out a reservation or if there is one, they want an...
  6. B

    Looking to take shares in the following States:

    Daytona Beach FL - must be able to be deeded/points week for end of each February ANNUAL only Kissimmee/ Orlando FL - must be deeded/points week for floating April-August ANNUAL or Biennial Myrtle Beach SC - must be able to be deeded/points week for end of May ANNUAL only Gatlinburg/Pigeon...
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