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HELP!!!To Get Rid off fully paid Shell vacations [xxxx] points

ramy94

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Could anyone help me in trashing Fully paid Shell Vacation WEST(California) [xxxx] points

I paid 28K and now it is nothing...and their maintenance fee is too high

I found these options, has anyone used it ? Would you recommend..

1. timesharelegalaction.com /Mitchell Reed Sussman attorney they are charging 950 upfront fee. In their contract they don't mention by when they will get rid of it.

2. Trashyourtimeshare.com --- The full payment is made to Escrow.com, who will act as a 3rd party mediator and hold the funds until the services have been completed. They charge 2095

3. DFC - Donate for cause - they refused to take up shell vacation points

Is there any attorney or company available who don't take upfront Fee. Suggestion needed please..
 
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As a first DAY poster here on TUG .. just be patient ... several TUG members have recently taken over Shell (CA Club) points ownership from other guests/posters/TUG Members.

DeniseM has directed you to the Bargain Giveaway section - for you to add your ownership.

Be willing to explain truthfully what does and does not transfer ... Lifestyles I believe does NOT. Also, if you have done any II trades ... mention those exchanges as a benefit (if you enjoyed them?).

It does take time ... what is your USE YEAR? If you are NOT going to use this year's points ... suggest you "bank" them for use next year. A contract with extra points is more desirable than a less contract.

I own Shell and I have more points than you (and I got other ownerships also ... need NO MORE POINTS) ... but I have enjoyed my vacation stays at Shell, as had my extended family.

Good luck .. keep reading the threads ... learn more.
 

presley

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Have you checked with Shell to see if they will take it back? I got a survey from them a couple weeks ago asking if I would feel better about Shell if I could easily get rid of my contract. I am hoping they will have a program to turn it in soon as that would make it so much nicer for owners who need to get rid of their contract.

It takes a while to get rid of your Shell contract. I had mine up for grabs for about 6 months and decided to heck with it, I'll keep using it. You'll probably get some messages from people who are interested, but since shell requires credit applications (SS#'s) and photo IDs, many people decide not to bother with all that for a free account. You may have quicker results if you offer to pay someone a fee after the transfer is complete. That should be a lot less than what the upfront fee companies want to charge you.
 

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Do not pay anyone any money upfront to sell your timeshare, ever. If they ask for money upfront it is a scam...
 
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