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  1. J

    Wyndham

    I was almost suckered into Wyndham timeshare. I am 50 years old and have kids 13,11,10 We have spent basically every vacation at a best deal of choice hotels since our credit card is with them and we get points. There are 5 of us so a normal room doesn’t work half the time and we have to...
  2. C

    Did I get a terrible deal?

    Fiancé and I caved in on our vacation. 3 days in and coming up on our 5 day cancel period and wondering if we should cancel? I do feel like ultimately we got a pretty good discount for paying retail price (I found out about re sale after) but the MAX program seems like a plus for us What we...
  3. D

    Help We signed the contract yesterday

    New and first time member HGV party of 6 (2 adults and 4kids under 5yrs old. We got Hawaii collection (11 properties) any here can share thier experience got 8500 points but we leave in California. I have the trust points. Not deeded. Whats the difference? Insights and experience about time...
  4. M

    Which timeshare to buy from

    This probably has been answered. However after reading all the hoops to jump through with different companies buying from the secondary market. And learning how many points you need to book a week. What company is the easiest to deal with when buying from the secondary market. Because for a week...
  5. B

    Free Cape Cod timeshare - one bedroom suite

    Located at the Holly Tree Resort in Cape Cod Massachusetts. (West Yarmouth) Fixed Week (19): Mid May Fixed Room #222 https://holly-tree.com/gallery/ Exchangeable on Interval International and others. Maintenance Fees: 697.79 per year. Maintenance Fees have not been paid this year. The week has...
  6. R

    FREE TIMESHARE - 3 weeks a year plus tons and tons of bonus weeks we literally couldn't use them all! Shenandoah Crossings Resort

    My family has owned for 16 years. It has been fantastic. Kid's starting their own lives so we are willing to give away. The resort fees are high but WHY IT'S BEEN WORTH IT! So you get 3 weeks one blue, one white, and one red. You just call and book no locked in week. Here is why we really...
  7. T

    Advice on Keeping or Selling Old HGVC Las Vegas Flamingo TS

    Hello all, My mother and father purchased a 5000 point HGVC timeshare (January Home Week) from the developer for the Las Vegas Flamingo property around 1997. It's completely paid off by now but the maintenance fees are killing us. It's around $1250 per year + the finance and late fees since we...
  8. Grammarhero

    $10 Williamsburg Plantation resale TS or just rent?

    Been looking and considering Williamsburg TS for 3.5 weeks now. I love the place and can come back yearly. Here are what I’m considering 1) Williamsburg Plantation, EY week 30 7/27/19 to 8/3/19, 4LBR/4BA/F12, $10 sales price, $874 MF, buyer pays closing and transfer costs (TUG ad attached) 2)...
  9. Rhiannon 2016

    Free Timeshare Woodstone at Massanutten Free closing

    I have a 4 bedroom 4 bathroom lock out at Woodstone at Massanutten in Virginia. It is a side by side unit. If you join RCI you can break it down to 4, 3, 2 weeks asking for a one bedroom accommodations. The week for this timeshare is 39. It has its own water park, hiking, golf, biking and...
  10. Ninjaneer80

    Buy non wyndham RCI POINTS - PIC purchase #2 questions

    Once again I can't thank this community enough of everyone sharing there experience and idea's of what to do with timeshares etc..... with every post / question I ask. I get better idea of how to ask the question better and It brings more questions. I can't thank everyone enough ! with that...
  11. S

    Rescind my Timeshare

    Hi i have brought a timeshare at Hilton Grand Vacations Tuscany, Orlando during my stay at Elara in Vegas on 04/28/2018. I want to rescind my purchase now. Did i pass my rescission period already. Which state rescission laws apply to me? Orlando or Nevada? Please help me as i want to get out of it.
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