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This sticky will serve as a reference for threads from folks who found TUG in time to rescind their new Timeshare purchase and save thousands by discovering the resale market! note these are just threads that CONFIRM a member has found TUG in time to rescind new purchase and save money buying resale.
This is our advice article if you still have questions about the new timeshare you just bought!
Total Owners KNOWN to have been Saved: 1190
Total Dollars in CONFIRMED savings: $17,740,275
11/21 - Diamond - $28k
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11/21 - Bluegreen - $18k
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11/21 - Royal Holidays - $22.5k
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11/21 - DRI - $17.5k
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11/21 - Vistana - $59.2k
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11/21 - DRI - $2k
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11/21 - Hilton - $40k
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11/21 - Hilton - $19.5k
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11/21 - Spinnaker - $5k
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11/21 - westgate - $16k
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10/21 - Marriott - 33k
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10/21 - Vidanta - $56k
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10/21 - Vidanta - $45k
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10/21 - Villa Group - $10k
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10/21 - Wyndham - $13k
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10/21 - HICV - $12k
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10\21 - Massanutten - $11k
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10/21 - HGVC - 16.9k
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10/21 - Marriott - $20k
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9/21 - Sheraton Flex - 9k
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9/21 - HICV - $8.8k
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9/21 - Limitless vacations - $4k
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9/21 - Wyndham - $50k
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9/21 - Westgate - $10k
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9/21 - Wyndham - $23k
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9/21 - Wyndham - $18.8k
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8/21 - HGVC - $36K
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8/21 - Vidanta - $21k
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8/21 - Marriott - $13.7k
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8/21 - Vistana - $14.3k
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8/21 - Marriott - $18.4k
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8/21 - Wyndham - $20.5k
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8/21 - Capital - $14k
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8/21 - Massanutten - $8.2k
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8/21 - Massanutten - $13k (17 million mark!)
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8/21 - Grand 8 - $62k
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8/21 - Solaz - $36k
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8/21 - Bluegreen - $16k
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8/21 - Wydham - $15k
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7/21 - Westgate - $9k
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7/21 - Westgate - $40k
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7/21 - Vacation Village - $9k
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7/21 - Westin - $25k
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7/21 - Worldmark - $6k
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7/21 - Westgate - $12k
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7/21 - Diamond - $36.3k
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7/21 - Pueblo Bonito - $38k
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7/21 - Marriott - $44k
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7/21 - Vacation Village - $9.9k
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7/21 - Solaz - $39k
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7/21 - DRI - $18K
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6/21 - Hilton - $13.4k
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6/21 - Vacation Village - $5k
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6/21 - Exploria - $17k
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6/21 - silver lake - $18k
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6/21 - Hilton - 29k
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5/21 - Holiday Inn - $20k
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5/21 - Hyatt - $14k
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5/21 - Bluegreen - $36.2k
5/21 - Hilton - $40k!
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5/21 - Hilton - $9750
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5/21 - Spinnaker - $8.9k
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5/21 - Wyndham - $20k
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5/21 - Hyatt - $20k
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5/21 - HICV- $8.9k
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4/21 - Massanutten - $12.5k
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4/21 - Holiday Inn - $11k
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4/21 - Bluegreen - $32.6k
4/21 - Vacation Village - $10k
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4/21 - Worldmark - $28k
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4/21 - Bluegreen - $18.2k
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4/21 - Westgate - $12k
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4/21 - Sapphire - $9k
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4/21 - Westgate - $25k
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3/21 - Marriott - $24k
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3/21 - Worldmark - 22k
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3/21 - Westgate - $10k
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3/21 - Welk - $18k
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3/21 - Worldmark - $25k
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3/21 - Hyatt - $60k
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3/21 - Bluegreen - $16k (topped 16 million in confirmed rescissions with this!!!!)
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2/21 - Spinnaker - 9k
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2/21 - Sheraton - $22k
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2/21 - Westin - $13k
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2/21 - Hilton - $14k
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2/21 - Multiple - $65k
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2/21 - Welk - $40k
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2/21 - Sheraton - $10k
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2/21 - Bluegreen - $19k
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2/21 - Hilton - $14k
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2/21 - Hilton - $21k
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1/21 - Holiday Inn - $19k
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1/21 - Hilton - $16k
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1/21 - Westgate - $10k
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12/20 - Holiday Inn - $27k
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12/20 - Sheraton - $13k
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12/20 - Bluegreen - $13.1k
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12/20 - Grandview - 7k
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12/20 - HGVC - $20k
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11/20 - Capital - $13k
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11/20 - Vidanta - $24.4k
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11/20 - Vistana - $8.4k
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10/20 - Marriott - $17k
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10/20 - Westgate - 9.7k
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10/20 - HICV - $11k
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10/20 - HICV - $11.7k
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9/20 - Westgate - $10k
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9/20 - Worldmark - 2k
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9/20 - Hilton - 20k
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9/20 - Holiday Inn - 15k
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9/20 - Bluegreen - 12k
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9/20 - Wyndham - 16.1k
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9/20 - Hilton - 9k
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9/20 - Wyndham - 30k
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9/20 - Wyndham - 21k
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9/20 - HICV - 13k
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8/20 - Hyatt - $9k
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8/20 - Wyndham - $25k
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8/20 - Wyndham - $19k
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7/20 - Westgate - $18k
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7/20 - Bluegreen - $20k
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7/20 - Marriott - $10.9k
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7/20 - Wyndham - $25k
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7/20 - HGVC - $32k
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7/20 - HGVC - $100k
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7/20 - Bluegreen - $17.5k
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7/20 - Berkley - $17k
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7/20 - HGVC - $19k
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6/20 - DRI - $17k
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4/20 - Wyndham - $50k
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4/20 - Wyndham - $19.5k
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3/20 - Wyndham - $35k
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3/20 - Wyndham - $20k
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3/20 - HGVC - $29k
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3/20 - Vacation Village - $10.1k
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3/20 - Worlmark - $17k
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3/20 - HGVC - $19K
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3/20 - Westgate - $8k
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3/20 - HGVC - $23k
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2/20 - Wyndham - $20k
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2/20 - Wyndham - $19.8k
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2/20 - HGVC - $22k
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2/20 - Wyndham - $24k
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2/20 - HGVC - $23k
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2/20 - HGVC $14.9k
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2/20 - HGVC - $23k
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2/20 - Diamond - $25k
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2/20 - Bluegreen - $9.5k
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2/20 - Westgate - $25k
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2/20 - HICV - $6.5k
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2/20 - Bluegreen - $15k
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2/20 - Elara - $22k
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2/20 - Wyndham - $23k
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2/20 - Wyndham - $20k
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2/20 - Hilton - $13k
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1/20 - Attiash - $8k
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1/20 - DRI - $9.3k
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1/20 - Worldmark - $20k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $16.5k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $20k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $40k
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1/20 - Diamond - $27k
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1/20 - Westin - $78k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $60.5k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $29k
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1/20 - Diamond - $4k
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1/20 - WorldMark - $28k
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1/20 - Hilton - $9.2k
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1/20 - Hilton - $13k
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1/20 - Holiday Inn - $13.9k
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1/20 - Hilton - $24k
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1/20 - Wyndham - $16k
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1/20 - Hilton - $20k
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This is our advice article if you still have questions about the new timeshare you just bought!
Did I make a mistake buying a new Timeshare
Help for owners that regret buying a new Timeshare
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Total Owners KNOWN to have been Saved: 1190
Total Dollars in CONFIRMED savings: $17,740,275
11/21 - Diamond - $28k
Signed up Sunday, decided to rescind
So we were staying at Beach Club resort on Maui as guests of my wifes boss. We got talked into the presentation and a few hours later we were Diamond Club owners. The numbers seemed like a great deal during the presentation but afterwards as I started doing all the math in my head it didnt...
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11/21 - Bluegreen - $18k
[ 2018 ] rescinding bluegreen!
So thankful I found this website! We (stupidly) bought a bluegreen timeshare this past Saturday (10/30/2021), and by midnight that night were googling and regretting our decision. We ended up following OPs template and typing up a letter of rescission which we got notarized and sent out on...
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11/21 - Royal Holidays - $22.5k
Help in advice to cancel a royal holidays vacation club contract
I looked at some posts on tuggsbbs.com about timeshare contracts and would like your advice on canceling a royal holidays vacation club contract we signed on November 27, 2021 at Punta Cana , Dominican Republic . We agreed to pay 21,900 plus 600 USD legal fees with a first payment of 5,950...
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11/21 - DRI - $17.5k
Rescinding
Hi! Just wondering if anyone has been successful with rescinding a diamond resorts time share contract? My boyfriend and I were suckered into buying one yesterday and after reading all the reviews I have decided to rescind the contract. I see here Nevada law gives me 5 days to send them a letter...
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11/21 - Vistana - $59.2k
Took a tour (Vistana Flex) and...
So I took a tour and succumbed to sales pressure (and apparently some lies) and made a purchase (which I will probably rescind)... BUT... I wanted the paperwork to take with me... ABOUT ME: TUG member since 2008, after I met Mr. Rogers at Vistana... (Thanks!!) I own 6 (resale) weeks at...
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11/21 - DRI - $2k
The Modern Honolulu sampler
So we paid $2500 for 15,000 sampler points. We were told this would give us 3-6 weeks worth of stays at the Modern in Honolulu and a few others. However reading this site I am thinking that 15000 points will barely get me one week right or maybe not even that? should I try and rescind if I even...
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11/21 - Hilton - $40k
Help-Should we rescind?
Hoping to get some feedback whether we should rescind our purchase. We are on vacation and attended the sales presentation at Hilton Hawaiian Village with no intention of buying. We currently own two HGVC timeshares that we purchased resale for approximately $3,000 for the two units. We were...
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11/21 - Hilton - $19.5k
Help: Should we keep or rescind
We attended a presentation in Hilton Hawaiian Village with no intention to buy. But the sales guy was good and he sold us the following: Ocean Tower/ Studio / Platinum / 3400 points every other year/ $1000 HOA every other year. Cost: 15,600/ Bonus: 10,500 points (To be used in 2y 9m) Later I...
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11/21 - Spinnaker - $5k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
10/21 - Wyndham - $13k TUG FB
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11/21 - westgate - $16k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
10/21 - Wyndham - $13k TUG FB
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10/21 - Marriott - 33k
Rescinded MVC Contract Yesterday; TY TUG
Just wanted to thank the members here for setting me straight before the 10-day cooling off period ended. My DH and I lost our heads this week and signed up for 2.5k MVC Trust points at the cost of $33k. Thankfully, I woke up at 4 am the next morning and rethought that decision. DH woke up...
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10/21 - Vidanta - $56k
Vidanta Deluxxe
This is my first time purchasing a timeshare / membership and need some advice. I have been to Vidanta twice through purchasing members weeks or others exchanges, stayed in RM in Jungle Suite and this time in NV grand Luxxe tower 5. My husband and I really like the Vidanta resorts so we decided...
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10/21 - Vidanta - $45k
Did you buy your Vidanta TS for investment?
I would print the your case number and dated email and keep a paper copy as proof and then take a cell phone photo of the paper as back up. Vidanta Member Service - is reputable and will honour your rescinding of the upgrade / and full refund of any funds. I am glad you found TUG in time...
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10/21 - Villa Group - $10k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
10/21 - Wyndham - $13k TUG FB
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10/21 - Wyndham - $13k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
10/21 - Wyndham - $13k TUG FB
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10/21 - HICV - $12k
Need Help Rescinding Holiday Inn Club Vacations Time Share
the state you signed the contract in dictates how long you have to legally rescind. it ranges from 3 to 15 days, sadly back in feb is well past any legal rescission period. So once you pass this date how do you get out
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10\21 - Massanutten - $11k
Just purchased at Massanutten - need urgent advice!
Hi I am a first time timeshare owner and today I nervously signed on the dotted line to ‘own’ Woodstone Luxury (week 1) at Massanutten. I am not entirely interested in coming to Massanutten again, but am owning this mostly for the points which I would like to use at other locations through...
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10/21 - HGVC - 16.9k
Another "Convince me to cancel my timeshare purchase" Thread
Like some of you, I recently stumbled upon this website when looking up information on timeshares after a presentation. I'm currently at a Hilton Grand Vacations hotel in Las Vegas and got suckered into purchasing a timeshare at a presentation yesterday. The purchase is a bit on the low end, but...
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10/21 - Marriott - $20k
Have one enrolled week + some Destination points should I give up week and do all points? [MERGED]
We currently have 1 enrolled week in Gold 2bd/2Ba at Harbour Lake that is EOY which I always turn into Destination Points . We also have Destination points we get every year. We have the opportunity to turn in our week and get every year points. But we would stay in the same benefit...
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9/21 - Sheraton Flex - 9k
Which timeshare flex is right for me [Sheraton Flex]
Hi new member here, so I recently rescinded but I’m still interested, one of the sales agent said with the 9k package I think it was 30k points he said I could get any hotel under their brand 5 days 4 nights even if it’s Hawaii during peak season, it sounds too good to be true and a load of crap...
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9/21 - HICV - $8.8k
New timesharer Here
So I recently did a HIVC tour at orange lake in Orlando Florida. I feel like I got a good deal but then again who knows. Internet searching has lead me here and I’m hoping I can get some good info on how to go about my next move, either keeping or canceling in the next 10 days. What I purchased...
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9/21 - Limitless vacations - $4k
LIMITLESS VACATIONS
Unless you get a full refund (unlikely after 14 days) - you might as well figure out how to use it. You only "owe" $ 796 more over 4 years . You also pay $ 299 x 2 for 2 more vacations ( I would assume these are back into Grand Mayan / likely between May and December)- a really good price...
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9/21 - Wyndham - $50k
Rescinding contract
Hi everyone. Apologies for yet another post of "got sucked into buying timeshare at a presentation" sort. Just wanted to double check that we absolutely should rescind our contract: we bought 300k Wyndham points in Hawaii with 500k bonus points for around $50k, it comes with a bronze permanent...
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9/21 - Westgate - $10k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
8/21 - Wyndham - $20.5k Rescinded Wyndham contract | Timeshare Users Group Online Discussion Forums (tugbbs.com)
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9/21 - Wyndham - $23k
Just converted our CWA to Deeded, was this a worthwhile update?
My husband and I are new owners, we bought in April this year, 105k points with CWA. Just had our first owner update this past Sunday and wound up converting to deeded ownership with Margaritaville in Puerto Rico. They said it was generating the most revenue, had the lowest maintenance fees, and...
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9/21 - Wyndham - $18.8k
Yesterday Bought 105k points + 2 PICs = VIP Bronze for $18,000. Rescind? Or a reasonable deal?
I've read many extensive posts similar to newbies like me buying and the answer tends to be "rescind", which I am considering. I realize that I can buy a resale and invest the saved money over time to pay for half the MF. I usually travel in High - not premium - season. I have 2 South Africa...
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8/21 - HGVC - $36K
Want to rescind, but don't think I can send a certified letter on a Saturday - still at resort - best options?
Just like the title says, I don't think I can send a certified letter that will be postmarked today. I'm in Nevada, the salesman told me I had 20 days to rescind, but it's really 5. I happened to open my packet last night and saw the Public Offering Statement. That was never shown to me when I...
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8/21 - Vidanta - $21k
Vidanta upgrade
Need help/info: we recently(this morning) attended an Update in Cabo Which we generally avoid like the plague but we were interested in the option of no longer paying maintenance fees and assessments if we do not use our weeks yearly. Background. We purchased a 1 bedroom unit at the Grand...
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8/21 - Marriott - $13.7k
MVCI Rescind
As I did my first MVCI recession a little over a week ago, do they send out a letter or acknowledgment of recession or just unwind the deal? It seems like the destination points no longer appear in my owner account but I'm curious if there's a letter or something that will follow.
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8/21 - Vistana - $14.3k
My survey -and just bought
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where? Mexico or Caribbean 2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time? either is fine 3) What are your 5 top trade...
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8/21 - Marriott - $18.4k
New MVC Destination Points Owner - Cold feet?
We met with Marriott Sales and just purchased 1500points. We think the concept is great but now realize that we likely paid major premium from Marriott directly ($20k less $1k revisit pkg and some closing costs for $18,440), AND that 1500pts doesn’t really get us far. We have a a family of 5...
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8/21 - Wyndham - $20.5k
Rescinded Wyndham contract
My husband and I attended a sales presentation in Clearwater Beach on Friday. Since I had dragged my husband there, I fully expected him to say no, so I didn’t do my due diligence ahead of time to see if it would be a good deal. By the time we accepted and left, I already had the feeling we had...
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8/21 - Capital - $14k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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8/21 - Massanutten - $8.2k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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8/21 - Massanutten - $13k (17 million mark!)
I need help. I just purchased Regal Vistas at Massanutten and think I may have been misinformed
This was my first time at Massanutten and I love the resort. I thought I was offered a great deal and purchased week 46 for a 2 bedroom Regal Vista for $12,990.00 with yearly maintenance fee of $567. The purchase also included 1 bonus week with RCI worth 25,000 points and a gold card membership...
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8/21 - Grand 8 - $62k
What should I buy : [Ski in/out , Beachfront] or just Rent?
Hi Y'all! Just found this forum and also led me to rescind my first timeshare purchase in Breckenridge, CO :) Almost cost me 62k for a one bedroom! So looking at resale or just renting for now. 1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so...
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8/21 - Solaz - $36k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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8/21 - Bluegreen - $16k
[ 2018 ] rescinding bluegreen!
what are the important documents that you mention? The papers you signed to buy the timeshare points
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8/21 - Wydham - $15k
Canceling Wyndham contract
I am within my five day period and I’m overnighting a letter to Wyndham today to cancel my contract along with a copy of the contract. Anything else that I need or should do to make sure that this thing gets canceled? Anyone I should follow up with?
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7/21 - Westgate - $9k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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7/21 - Westgate - $40k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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7/21 - Vacation Village - $9k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
6/21 - VV - $5k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/advice-during-rescind-period-what-to-look-for.321430/
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7/21 - Westin - $25k
My Survey
We bought a Westin Flex plan (67.1K StarOptions for about $25K and $1550 VOI) but are still within our rescind period so trying to figure out whether to keep or not while exit is easy/painless. 1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so...
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7/21 - Worldmark - $6k
Rescind additional credits purchased from WorldMark by Wyndham
Ok with my original 6k I bought 20 years ago! I did a bad thing by buying additional credits (6k) and being duped into Travelshare (just a few days ago). I read how to rescind (5 days in Nevada), but have questions I could not find answers to: Do I need to mail a copy of the complete DocuSign...
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7/21 - Westgate - $12k
Need to rescind Westgate
Hello all! I'm one of those that got suckered into the sales pitch one morning on our vacation, and decided let's get a timeshare. This was on Wednesday here in Florida, and we had home tonight, Saturday. Looking through my paperwork, I am aware I have a 10 day period, but nothing stating on...
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7/21 - Diamond - $36.3k
Purchased Diamond - Should we Rescind?!
Hi all! We have been diamond owners for the last 3 years. This is the first year we’ve used our ownership. We’ve taken 2 vacations and on this one we purchased or “upgraded” from term ownership to full ownership and purchased an additional 7,500 for $2.68 a point. In addition, we added in club...
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7/21 - Pueblo Bonito - $38k
Pueblo Bonito - Fractional Ownership Contract for a Montecristo Villa
Hi Folks. I somehow ended up signing a fractional ownership contract for a Villa in Montecristo ( Pueblo Bonito ) while I was at the resort and would now like to back out of the contract. I have sent a letter via registered mail to the concerned parties within the 5 day period as required by...
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7/21 - Marriott - $44k
New MVC owner within 10 day cancellation window
Hello, we just got back from a stay at the Marriott Grande Ocean in Hilton Head where we made the commitment to join the MVC. We purchased 4,000 points at retail on 6/18, so 3 days ago now. We went into the presentation with plans to stay for the required 90 minutes and leave. Turns out we...
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7/21 - Vacation Village - $9.9k
Acquiring Hotels and Attractions with VV points
I just purchased a 4 bedroom bi-annual floating week with VV from the developer for $9940 or about that. What interested me in this is the program where I can supposedly use the points to get hotel, airbnb or bed and breakfast in any city. We can also use points to entirely purchase cruises and...
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7/21 - Solaz - $39k
Just bought Solaz, should I keep it?
Nice place, love the pools...1 bedroom total about 39k, 30% down, the remaining amount is on a no credit check 0% finance for 24 months, MF will be about 1200 a year. we have until tomorrow to rescind...been doing a lot of research, but can't find much info on resale... it's a 25 RTU with a free...
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7/21 - DRI - $18K
Trying to rescind
Hi All, We just signed a contract with Diamond and after doing more research we realized that what we thought we purchased was not what we got. We sent a letter this morning to rescind. However, we also requested “signature confirmation” on the letter. Will that be a problem? we also received a...
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6/21 - Hilton - $13.4k
MarBrisa Good Deal or rescind
Hello first post here. My wife and I just purchased from HGV MarBrisa and am not sure if we got a good deal. We purchased a 1br Gold season for 3400 points every other year, with 8000 bonus points and 50,000 Hilton Honors points. Sales price - $12350 Closing Costs - $995 MF/year - $897...
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6/21 - Vacation Village - $5k
Advice During Rescind Period - What to Look For?
Was in Las Vegas and went to one of the VV Grandview tours. Ended up purchasing a TS at another location (VV Bonaventure - Weston, FL) because the price seemed adequate with the bonus weeks. Never researched timeshares before other than they can be treacherous. We purchased a 2 bedroom for...
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6/21 - Exploria - $17k
We don’t know what we’re doing
Wife and I just purchased from Exploria Resorts. The address is in the Poconos Mountain Villas, but we are given points every year to use either through other Exploria Resorts or through RCI. The system made sense, but I am very skeptical that the points will actually get us what we were told...
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6/21 - silver lake - $18k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
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6/21 - Hilton - 29k
Just bought HGV need guidance
Hi all, I’ve read through several posts and articles on tugsbbs (great community and website btw, you all are awesome!!) so here is my situation: bought hgv direct from developer. 5000 pts yearly at Sea world gold 1BR. Paid $29k in full. No mortgage. Got 20,000 bonus points and don’t have to...
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5/21 - Holiday Inn - $20k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
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5/21 - Hyatt - $14k
Rescinding and USPS
On May 10, we purchased Hyatt points from the developer. Seven (7) days later we sent our recission letter & copy of purchase agreement, certified mail & First class to the Florida address listed in the purchase papers. This was in a full size 9x11" manila envelope. Nine (9) days later we sent...
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5/21 - Bluegreen - $36.2k
5/21 - Hilton - $40k!
Sent cancellation letter to Hilton, should I call?
So I sent a cancellation letter to Hilton within four days of signing. Cancellation was within the allotted 10 days and it says they have 20 days according to the contract to refund our money. I didn’t put too much in the letter other than me and my wife’s decision to cancel within the time...
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5/21 - Hilton - $9750
HGVC Hawaii Cancellation Address
Hello! I’m new here and like many others, found this forum after purchasing retail from a HGVC sales presentation. In the package, HGVC provided a notice of cancellation with addresses and fax number. Yesterday I tried to fax the signed notice back to them, but of course the number was not...
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5/21 - Spinnaker - $8.9k
Just Rescinded
I mailed my letter (registered return) yesterday. I am well within my 10 day Florida window and I want to know what to expect from the company when they receive it? Harrassing calls, threating letters emails etc.
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5/21 - Wyndham - $20k
New to Timeshares
Good Day - New user here and thankful for all the information on the site. We were recently sold a Wyndham points plan while at Bonnet Creek but thanks to TUG, we have rescinded. I have seen the following survey on a couple of other posts, but didn't see the source of the survey for any other...
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5/21 - Hyatt - $20k
Anyone here with experience on Hyatt Residence Club - points system?
Hey everyone, I’m New to this group. Just closed on HRC and bought 1,100 points annually with a yearly maintenance fees of $1.3k for $20k with 2,000 bonus points. A couple of questions... - biggest concern was the annual MF... but was told that if we don’t travel in that year, we don’t have...
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5/21 - HICV- $8.9k
Just Rescinded
I mailed my letter (registered return) yesterday. I am well within my 10 day Florida window and I want to know what to expect from the company when they receive it? Harrassing calls, threating letters emails etc.
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4/21 - Massanutten - $12.5k
Just Bought At Massanutten and Having Second Thoughts...
Hello, just took advantage of the free trip at Massanutten. A friend of ours is an owner so we had an owner referral. We took the tour and ended up purchasing a unit. I started reading up more on timeshares and specifically Massanutten; I'm feeling like I can do better. We ended up getting week...
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4/21 - Holiday Inn - $11k
Need Help Rescinding Holiday Inn Club Vacations Time Share
the state you signed the contract in dictates how long you have to legally rescind. it ranges from 3 to 15 days, sadly back in feb is well past any legal rescission period. So once you pass this date how do you get out
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4/21 - Bluegreen - $32.6k
4/21 - Vacation Village - $10k
Did I Cancel in Time?
I am trying to figure out if I have already exit my timeshare at Grandview at Las Vegas or need to hire an attorney. I purchased timeshare on Monday, March 8 and sent notice of cancellation on Thursday, March 11 with overnight delivery. The notice of cancellation was delivered on Friday, March...
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4/21 - Worldmark - $28k
Just bought additional WM Credits! Should I exercise contract cancellation?
Yes It's true I got sucked into the sales presentation for additional 12,000 Worldmark credits for about $28,000 Then I went online to see greatly reduced credits from third parties. I have until Friday 4/23 to cancel the contract. Are third party credits a scam? Are they legit? A million...
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4/21 - Bluegreen - $18.2k
rescinding bluegreen!
we searched, found this forum as well as others and wrote the letter that night. Had the front desk print it in the morning and we sent it off certified. They received it today. Now we wait. There are two parts to a rescission. You have done all that is required. You sent your letter by...
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4/21 - Westgate - $12k
Timeshare presentations
I'm a Westgate vacation club member which is different than a timeshare owner. I've attended numerous presentations where they pressure you to buy and I've bought numerous times and cancelled within the legal time frame. Just did it again. What I've noticed at all presentations at Westgate is...
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4/21 - Sapphire - $9k
Help, Help Please
No military for us. Just want to travel to different places. Guess that’s everyone’s goal and why it’s easy to sell too schmucks like me who want a good deal.
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4/21 - Westgate - $25k
This forum saved us!!!!
I am so thankful I ran across this group! My husband and I were almost pulled into the trap! We were pressured into buying after a 4 hour "90min" presentation at Westgate in FL on a Friday! They gave us the briefcase and a tablet and rolled out the red carpet. We were on a stay from Thurs-Sun. I...
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3/21 - Marriott - $24k
New mvc owner
Thanks for all the replies! If I rescind tomorrow, where do I buy points legally while protecting myself from being screwed? Would I still be considered an owner? Will these points be mine year after year? Do the fees go up based on how many points are in my name?
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3/21 - Worldmark - 22k
New owner rethinking my decision
Just bought in 12,000 credits for 22 grand. Now I’m home doing my own research and not liking the reviews. Also they said my credits could get me 2-3 weeks of vacation for a family of 4 and now I’m realizing that’s not true. I think I’m reading that you can cancel within 5 days and I’m still...
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3/21 - Westgate - $10k
How to cancel Westgate resorts timeshare on time!!!!
I was recently on a vacation in Tennessee when we were offered a $150 value in ticket for an attraction for a 90 minute "tour" of the resort. Fast forward 6 hours later and I feel like they bullied us into buying a timeshare. After extensive research I've came to the conclusion that this was a...
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3/21 - Welk - $18k
Another Newbie Asks: What Should I Buy?
Hello TUGers! Rescinding a developer purchased package with the developer (Welk) as we speak, but still excited about the possibility of buying it resale. The more I read, the more I can see there's a lot I can learn from you smart people. Would you mind taking a peek below and offering your...
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3/21 - Worldmark - $25k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
1/2/2021 - Westgate - $10K https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/westgate-gatlinburg-rescission-help.313057/
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3/21 - Hyatt - $60k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
1/2/2021 - Westgate - $10K https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/westgate-gatlinburg-rescission-help.313057/
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3/21 - Bluegreen - $16k (topped 16 million in confirmed rescissions with this!!!!)
[ 2018 ] rescinding bluegreen!
we searched, found this forum as well as others and wrote the letter that night. Had the front desk print it in the morning and we sent it off certified. They received it today. Now we wait. There are two parts to a rescission. You have done all that is required. You sent your letter by...
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2/21 - Spinnaker - 9k
Purchased a Spinnaker resort on HHI,
Hello, I recently purchased a bi annual HHI 2br from Spinnaker Resorts. I was told that it is a prime (1-52 weeks) I am Concerned because when I was reading the paperwork it only said weeks 7-47 and 51-52. I only purchased for 9k and I am primarily using it to trade for other locations. Should...
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2/21 - Sheraton - $22k
New Vacation Club Owner with possible Buyer's Remorse. Help appreciated!
Hi All, New member to the TUG community and Vacation Club Owner. This past week we purchased the Sheraton Flex Vacation and can really use your guidance and expertise on the offer we received. We are not sure if we made the right decision. It was an emotional buy to be able to travel more...
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2/21 - Westin - $13k
Perks worth it
Just bought a Westin timeshare on Maui yesterday. From reading this wonderful site it looks like I can and should rescind. I did like some of the perks like lifetime gold elite status at Marriott hotels. I was told if I buy a timeshare secondhand I don’t get thst perk plus I’d lose the other...
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2/21 - Hilton - $14k
Rescission sample letter - HGVC FL
Hello Forum! A brand new member here and very happy I found you (through the BBB reviews of HGVC). I bought a T/S in Orlando from HGVC yesterday afternoon but woke up this morning thinking what a stupid thing I did shopping a product I know absolutely nothing about. And after reading here...
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2/21 - Multiple - $65k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
1/2/2021 - Westgate - $10K https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/westgate-gatlinburg-rescission-help.313057/
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2/21 - Welk - $40k
Sold my Bluegreen in exchange for Welk Platinum yesterday, need help
We just made the decision yesterday but I’m contemplating rescinding. We have a Bluegreen VIP silver membership that we aren’t overly thrilled with due to so many lies. We just signed over contracts (paid close to $40k with various upgrades). Welk is buying us out for $35k plus $2k towards...
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2/21 - Sheraton - $10k
Newbie. Wondering if I should rescind. Help appreciated!
Hi, new member here! Currently staying at Vistana Villages in Orlando and was invited to a presentation yesterday. Long story short, purchased Sheraton Flex deeded ownership w/25,800 star options/points annually starting in 2022 and a bonus of 50K points this year. Unlimited getaway weeks and...
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2/21 - Bluegreen - $19k
Keep or Rescind?
We (maybe foolishly) bought into BG yesterday and I’m having a bit of buyers remorse. I feel like we could really make it work for our vacation needs but is it just going to be more hassle than what it’s worth? We only got 8k points & became “charter members” or got the benefits of being a...
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2/21 - Hilton - $14k
Thank You TUG!
Just signed a purchase contract on my first timeshare (resale) at Boulevard. It's 7,000 points annually for a 3-bedroom PH during gold season for $2,000. While I would've preferred a platinum season... beggars can't be choosers. Based on the contract information, the 2021 AF didn't seem too...
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2/21 - Hilton - $21k
So Glad I found TUG!!!!
Just purchased our first timeshare at HGVC Parc Soleil. We were getting 3,400 points annual for a 1 bedroom gold and paying almost $21,000 with a $1,200 MF. Luckily for me I found this group in time to rescind my purchase. So thank you to everyone that commented on a thread giving advice. I do...
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1/21 - Holiday Inn - $19k
Please help! Should I rescind?!
We are on a vacation at Orange Lake in Orlando and went to a timeshare presentation and ended up purchasing 100000 points after a 4 hr sales pitch that was supposed to be a hour and a half. The points cost $19000 with maintenance fees of $880. We take a lot of vacations and it seemed like a...
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1/21 - Hilton - $16k
New members - did we make the right decision?
My wife and I purchased an HGV membership today. We purchased 3,400 points every other year (EOY) with a $700 MF for about $16k. We also received 10k bonus points with the purchase After reading some consumer reports and forum posts, my wife and I are concerned that we made a bad decision. Our...
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1/21 - Westgate - $10k
Westgate Gatlinburg rescission help
Sorry if it’s been asked, there’s thousands of threads here and many are very helpful. I can’t find exactly what I’m looking for. I’m filing a rescission letter with westgate after signing with them 3 days ago. Does anyone have the address to send it too? I’m gonna comb through the cd they gave...
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12/20 - Holiday Inn - $27k
Holiday inn Club timeshare rescind
Was just in Gatlinburg TN and did the Holiday in Time Share club. They definitely do not give you enough time to think anything over or do any research. Of course they know if you walk out and don't purchase it then your chances of purchasing is slim to none. Since I was a holiday inn vip and in...
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12/20 - Sheraton - $13k
Help needed to cancel
We just purchased Sheraton Flex plan on Sunday 13th in Florida and want to properly cancel it within 10 day time frame. Do we need to mail anything else besides handwritten letter to the address in the contract?
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12/20 - Bluegreen - $13.1k
Recission question
My wife and I recently signed up for the Bluegreen package last week, and today we decided to exit via the recission clause. We sent back all the material with the letter via express shipping (postal employee told her it was the same thing), and a smaller package for the book and bag. Should we...
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12/20 - Grandview - 7k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
15.4 million with that latest holiday inn club rescission!
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12/20 - HGVC - $20k
Bought & rescinding HGVC Ocean Tower, advice moving forward
Hello Everyone! We, my wife and I, are Newbies, to the extreme! 2 days ago bought a "new" platunium timeshare at Ocean Tower HGVC while staying at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island using traveling points from credit cards. Thought we were slick, because we have used these travel...
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11/20 - Capital - $13k
Capital Vacation
Question for the timeshare experts. We just purchased 100,000 points with Capital Vacation for $13,000. The reason we did is that they will give us 325,000 points for our two weeks ( 1 bedroom) in South Africa (Sudwala) and our one week (2 bedroom) at Fox hills in Mishicot WI. Since RCI is...
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11/20 - Vidanta - $24.4k
Did I get a good deal? Vidanta.
Hello, new here and first post after reading many threads for the last couple days. I’ll get straight into it. Me and my fiancé came down on a free week offered to her parents who have a time share and couldn’t go. They added us to their timeshare and upon check we were told to meet with the...
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11/20 - Vistana - $8.4k
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10/20 - Marriott - $17k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
15.4 million with that latest holiday inn club rescission!
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10/20 - Westgate - 9.7k
[ 2014 ] Cancelling a Westgate Timeshare [merged]
It’s done? I received my deposit the other day but that’s it? No confrontation of the cancellation of the contract?That's correct. You're done. There is no confrontation because you are no longer dealing with the sales dept. The sales people are the ones who would confront you and try to talk...
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10/20 - HICV - $11k
Help!!! Did I make the wrong decision?
My wife and I love to travel (cruises, weekend trips etc.) but we have also taken 3-4 vacation package trips for (pay ex amount of money, take a tour, get money back etc.). We have never bought anything and always said that we wouldn't purchase, just thought of it as a cheap way to travel...
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10/20 - HICV - $11.7k
Need Help Rescinding Holiday Inn Club Vacations Time Share
the state you signed the contract in dictates how long you have to legally rescind. it ranges from 3 to 15 days, sadly back in feb is well past any legal rescission period. So once you pass this date how do you get out
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9/20 - Westgate - $10k
Rescind westgate contract
I made a horrible mistake by falling for the quick talkers while visiting westgate myrtle beach Sept 12- 19th. I luckily found this site with all this information before my rescind period is up. The timeshare I purchased is in Florida so I have up to 10 days and will be sending my letter out...
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9/20 - Worldmark - 2k
Need to cancel Worldmark by Wyndham Discovery Program
Please help!! Ok, so my husband and I got caught up in the time share scheme in order to get a free helicopter ride in Vegas a couple weeks ago. After going back to the hotel, we realized we signed up for a horrible deal, and we really can't afford it right now. I read the contract and followed...
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9/20 - Hilton - 20k
New HGVC owner, advice appreciated!
Hi, I just came across this forum, and now realize I should’ve done my research before the presentation lol. I’m still in my rescission period and would really appreciate any advice. I wasn’t expecting to buy but the HGVC program seemed like it would fit my needs well and the perpetuity seemed...
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9/20 - Holiday Inn - 15k
Need Help Rescinding Holiday Inn Club Vacations Time Share
My wife and I went involved in this matter and bought at Holiday Inn Club Vacation in timeshare. After buying in April 2019 then several months passed to activate our account until debiting payments amounting to 4,500 dollars. But after activating the account I have tried to use but we had this...
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9/20 - Bluegreen - 12k
rescinding bluegreen!
we searched, found this forum as well as others and wrote the letter that night. Had the front desk print it in the morning and we sent it off certified. They received it today. Now we wait. There are two parts to a rescission. You have done all that is required. You sent your letter by...
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9/20 - Wyndham - 16.1k
Rescission question
Does Wyndham typically acknowledge that they received your rescission letter? I know they don’t have to by law, but saw that some people posted that they received an email. I also had to put $0 down, so if they don’t have to confirm rescission, I am not sure how I know it went through! I got...
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9/20 - Hilton - 9k
Hilton Timeshare Rescind
I just bought a timeshare with Hilton Grand Vacations yesterday and originally I planned to say “no” to any sales pitch as I do not want a lifetime commitment. However, upon hearing the “Term 7” deal where I only own a timeshare for 7 years I gave in. I regretted it almost immediately once I saw...
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9/20 - Wyndham - 30k
Access or Select?
Several years ago purchased 400,000 points for $65k but all in Access. Even though in silver status, discounts and upgrades can only be used if booking within 60 days. We are flexible and have no problem booking in advance or at a moments notice, but have had to book 13 months out because...
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9/20 - Wyndham - 21k
Canceling Wyndham CWA
Hi All, Need some help. I signed a contract in South Carolina on 09/02. After coming back from vacation and reading all the documents in detail and also joining this forum, I want to cancel my contract. Sunday USPS is closed and Monday is Labor Day holiday. SC rule is 5 days ( not sure if it...
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9/20 - HICV - 13k
Need Help Rescinding Holiday Inn Club Vacations Time Share
My wife and I went involved in this matter and bought at Holiday Inn Club Vacation in timeshare. After buying in April 2019 then several months passed to activate our account until debiting payments amounting to 4,500 dollars. But after activating the account I have tried to use but we had this...
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8/20 - Hyatt - $9k
Help me rescind please
Did you send certified? Email and fax a rescission letter Just in case. What’s the fax number? Are we sure it and the email are still working?
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8/20 - Wyndham - $25k
Help me rescind please
I swore I wouldn’t do it, but I allowed myself to get pulled in to purchasing a Club Wyndham Vacation membership. I purchased on Saturday the 22nd of August 2020, today is Sunday the 23rd. Can someone help me with the steps I need to take to rescind this membership and ensure I’m free from...
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8/20 - Wyndham - $19k
Instructions on cancelling your recent Wyndham timeshare purchase
Hello. I signed up today for a timeshare, and when getting home and reading the manual, and comparing to what we were told about the Wyndham program, they are two different stories. Our contract, in NY, says we have 7 days to cancel and to refer to page 1 for guidance. However, page one has no...
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7/20 - Westgate - $18k
Think I might be screwed
Hey all, I tried to read through all of the cancellations discussions but did not find what I was looking for. My mother and I were suckered into buying into WG Smoky Mountains on July 10th. We came to our senses on July 20th and tried to contact them to get the instructions to cancel (had not...
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7/20 - Bluegreen - $20k
Rescinding Bluegreen
What is the time allowed to rescind on a Bluegreen TS purchase in Ga?
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7/20 - Marriott - $10.9k
MVC Newbie Here... Could use some advice to maximize the program.
Rescission letter sent via email and they already confirmed receipt and will process immediately. I really want to thank you, guys. You helped me save a bunch of money, regret, and headaches. Please let me know how I can return the favor. Additionally, I will be signing up as a paid member...
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7/20 - Wyndham - $25k
Rescission not being honored..
I rescinded my timeshare "purchase" with Wyndham Hawaii back in November..Well documented mailed receipt sent day 4 of the rescission period. Deposit was placed on my Visa. Wyndham has fought this tooth and nail. Visa looked at my postmarked receipts, agreed with us as we cancelled within...
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7/20 - HGVC - $32k
Needing reasurance.
We visited ocean enclave in myrtle beach and purchased 4800 points 1br platinum season directly from them. We are 27 and I love the idea as it would force us to go and do more often. Even after doing a lot of math and telling myself we'd "break even" in about 16yrs, I had such anxiety that it...
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7/20 - HGVC - $100k
Saved by you guys and TUG
My wife and I are members of HGVC in Myrtle Beach, Ocean 22. We are spending the week that is reserved for the July 4th week at Ocean 22. But, it was almost a disaster week. Monday, July 6th we met with a HGVC salesman that they arraigned. He sold us to upgrade our Ocean 22 resort to the...
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7/20 - Bluegreen - $17.5k
[ 2018 ] rescinding bluegreen!
I am here for February's edition of 'Bluegreen recision letter anxiety' I purchased a 9000 bi-annual package on 1/25 and realized that night what I had done. When I returned home from vacation, I overnight shipped a letter to the address stated in the contract notifying them of the...
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7/20 - Berkley - $17k
did I do the stupid thing?
I still have time to get out of it. I have a early summer 2 bedroom week at VVP. It generates around 42 TPU per year with $1021/yr maint. We decided to swap it for a 2 bedroom in Berkley Orlando week 52 that generates 78k points/yr at I think it was $560/yr maint …… cost $17k The drop in...
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7/20 - HGVC - $19k
Just purchased and having second thoughts!
Hello - Yesterday I bought a 5k point every-other-year (gold) plan to get into the system. We live 4 hours from Hilton Head so we bought in at Ocean Oak. We have four young kids ages 4-to-9, so we figure we will come here once a year, hopefully snagging some open season rates on our off...
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6/20 - DRI - $17k
Best way to get rid of a Diamond timeshare
I recently attended a timeshare presentation at Puebla Bonito Resort in Cabo San Lucas. We told the sales manager we didn't want to buy but were interested in getting rid of our Diamond Resort timeshare points. He said that for less than $1,000 dollars they would have a Company Called Timeshare...
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4/20 - Wyndham - $50k
Thinking about buying wyndham points
I have been looking into buying Wyndham points as we like to stay at the wilderness at the smokies a few times each year. I can not seem to see the benefit of having the time share points vs renting points/ booking through someone from Tug. Calculating how many points it would take to stay for a...
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4/20 - Wyndham - $19.5k
Recision confirmation, Visa card, & “Vacation club” account?!?!
Hello All. Glad I found this group in time. My husband and I got pressured and basically duped during a “deceptive” presentation (turned into 6 hours....) on 3/13 in which we ended up purchasing a timeshare with a sales price of 19, 500 and 126,000 points. After doing more research and finding...
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3/20 - Wyndham - $35k
Just purchased Wyndham Timeshare - Need to Rescind
Complet completely agree. But they buyer sent UPS. I hope for their sake it’s ok I highly doubt Wyndham will hold up a rescission because they sent it UPS versus certified. The contract may specify certified mail, but it’s not worth a court battle that they would lose anyway, and cost them...
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3/20 - Wyndham - $20k
Just purchased Wyndham Timeshare - Need to Rescind
Complet completely agree. But they buyer sent UPS. I hope for their sake it’s ok I highly doubt Wyndham will hold up a rescission because they sent it UPS versus certified. The contract may specify certified mail, but it’s not worth a court battle that they would lose anyway, and cost them...
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3/20 - HGVC - $29k
First TS!
Hello, I just recently bought a TS in Orlando through HGVC. Wife was sold on the idea before we even got the pricing ($29k for 4800 pts + 14,400 bonus pts). It was not a good deal in my opinion, and luckily now she's on board with rescinding (working on it now). It appears that most people...
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3/20 - Vacation Village - $10.1k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
I can't thank this group/community enough for the GREAT INFO and insight on timeshares! First of all, I am not sure I got my rescission letter in on time, however, if so we( my wife and I) will have saved about $21,000.00 thanks to the information from this forum. We did the HGVC presentation in...
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3/20 - Worlmark - $17k
Just Rescinded
Hello All, Just became a member of TUG after reading my WorldMark Wyndham contract and doing some research after getting suckered into a presentation in Vegas and coming out with a vacation ownership. Luckily, I quickly realized I made a huge mistake that same day. I am still within the...
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3/20 - HGVC - $19K
HGV Rescission letter/email combo
I recently signed a timeshare contract with HGV on 2/28. Having done little to no research before the fact, I had deep buyer's remorse. I'm so glad I found TUG and have already completed the rescission process, pending refund. I drafted and posted the rescission letter whilst still on vacation...
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3/20 - Westgate - $8k
[ 2014 ] Cancelling a Westgate Timeshare [merged]
It’s done? I received my deposit the other day but that’s it? No confrontation of the cancellation of the contract?That's correct. You're done. There is no confrontation because you are no longer dealing with the sales dept. The sales people are the ones who would confront you and try to talk...
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3/20 - HGVC - $23k
Cancellation proceed time?
As long as one rescinds within the timeframe and method as listed in the contract then a rescission will happen 100% of the time. When and where did you purchase? We purchased Friday the 14th. Orlando Florida is where we did the purchasing at. I just want to make sure I’m sending to the...
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2/20 - Wyndham - $20k
Rescission Of contract
Hi I have been reading a bunch. I was persuaded yesterday into signing a contract. I am having regrets and will be rescinding. Per my contract I have a 7 day window. I followed one of the templates on how to write a rescission letter (thank you!) & have the address. My question is what page...
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2/20 - Wyndham - $19.8k
I need to rescind but I don't even have the contract!
You are indeed among the fortunate people who have found TUG in time to rescind. The timeshare company is required by law to rescind your contract when you comply with the rescission instructions given in your contract. You are within the specified time frame and you can rest assured that all...
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2/20 - HGVC - $22k
1st time poster!
All...firstly, thanks for this resource. My family and I were solicited with a week long stay in Ocean Towers, HI from 10-16 Feb, and got duped into buying during the presentation (22k for 4800 Plat EOY 1 br + 12k points as an incentive). Needless to say, upon finding this site, and learning...
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2/20 - Wyndham - $24k
Instructions on cancelling your recent Wyndham timeshare purchase
Hello. I signed up today for a timeshare, and when getting home and reading the manual, and comparing to what we were told about the Wyndham program, they are two different stories. Our contract, in NY, says we have 7 days to cancel and to refer to page 1 for guidance. However, page one has no...
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2/20 - HGVC - $23k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
I can't thank this group/community enough for the GREAT INFO and insight on timeshares! First of all, I am not sure I got my rescission letter in on time, however, if so we( my wife and I) will have saved about $21,000.00 thanks to the information from this forum. We did the HGVC presentation in...
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2/20 - HGVC $14.9k
Cancellation proceed time?
As long as one rescinds within the timeframe and method as listed in the contract then a rescission will happen 100% of the time. When and where did you purchase? We purchased Friday the 14th. Orlando Florida is where we did the purchasing at. I just want to make sure I’m sending to the...
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2/20 - HGVC - $23k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
1/20 - Diamond - $27k https://tugbbs.com/forums/threads/rescind-or-keep-kaanapali-beach-club.300414/
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2/20 - Diamond - $25k
What happens once we submit Rescission Letter to Diamond Resorts?
My mom is already a DRI owner and last weekend at a sales presentation she got talked into buying more points to solve a problem that points don't solve. (Topic for another thread...) I have found this forum to be so valuable in helping understand how to get her out of this situation, so THANK...
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2/20 - Bluegreen - $9.5k
rescinding bluegreen!
I am here for February's edition of 'Bluegreen recision letter anxiety' I purchased a 9000 bi-annual package on 1/25 and realized that night what I had done. When I returned home from vacation, I overnight shipped a letter to the address stated in the contract notifying them of the...
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2/20 - Westgate - $25k
Westgate Rescission by a Non US Citizen/Resident
Greetings to one and all. I am a newbie to this forum and my wife and I are both citizens of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago a twin island state in the southern Caribbean. We just returned from vacation while on holiday in Orlando, Florida where we stayed at Westgate Lakes and Spa. While...
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2/20 - HICV - $6.5k
Is 6.5k for 30000 points and about $420 year fees a reasonable value for the money?
We spent about 6.5k (5.7 plus closing) total for Fox river, IL Holiday inn resort (Orange Lake Resort (IHG) with an annual fee of $420 for maintenance and IHG membership costs. This includes RCI access and about 30000 points per year that can be used on RCI and on IHG resorts. The only thing I...
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2/20 - Bluegreen - $15k
Rescinding Bluegreen
What is the time allowed to rescind on a Bluegreen TS purchase in Ga?
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2/20 - Elara - $22k
Whats the difference between Trump, Elara, and Hgvc Vegas?
I've rescinded the sale of Elara property this past week and I'd like to buy a resale in short order. After research on this site I'm looking for Platinum or Gold, maintenance fees below $800, and enough points to make it worth it. I travel about four hotel nights a month for work (self...
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2/20 - Wyndham - $23k
Rescission of Wyndham timeshare
Just got talked into a Wyndham timeshare in Nevada and now want out within the 5 day limit. Any tips?
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2/20 - Wyndham - $20k
1 day left to rescind contract and need some advice!
We got 126k points with 175 bonus points for 19k. They were "resale" points, but purchased officially. I understand that I can get the same amount of points for like $800 resale online, and am likely going to rescind the contract. However.....I like that our current points include Wyndham and...
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2/20 - Hilton - $13k
Cancellation proceed time?
Hello everyone, My husband and I went for an honeymoon last week and was convinced to purchase a Hilton grand vacation ownership in Florida on 12/11. I regretted almost immediately at same day afternoon when we were at Disney.... So we read a lot of threads on TUG forum and took action to send...
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1/20 - Attiash - $8k
Just purchased an RCI Timeshare at Attitash Mountain Village NH... Bad Idea???
Hi, My wife and I just purchased a week at Attitash Village in NH for $8k with 59,000 points and a $650 maintenance fee... I prob should of done more research but it seemed like a good idea. Did we get screwed? Should we cancel??? Thanks!
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1/20 - DRI - $9.3k
Sales rep. lies and paying "Retail Value" for a stay if we rescind
I stupidly bought 5k bianual points at a sales pitch. The sales rep. lied about several thing such as resale value would be close to 2/3 of the purchase value and I would have access to more than 4K locations and other services, but missed to mention that this would need to be done through...
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1/20 - Worldmark - $20k
7 day cancel
Crap. On vacation in Worldmark Indio California. We fell for the pitch and bought 2 days ago. ($18,000!) Came to our senses. Within the 7 day. We are still at the resort. We need to cancel. What's the process? Easier to go into the office here or....?
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1/20 - Wyndham - $16.5k
Buyer’s Remorse
Actually, I think the entry of the big brands like Marriott, HGVC, Westin, Wyndham, etc. has cleaned up many/most of the truly fraudulent practices by developers. They still spin, tell partial truths, and use emotion to push people to buy things they may not need, but the outright fraud is much...
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1/20 - Wyndham - $20k
HELP! New owner, educate me...
Got it, advice is to rescind. Are all costs ex. Closing fee etc. returned? Next step: Can I get educated by current Wyndham owners or where can I find answers... I'm in process of reading all the disclosures. Just purchased 127,000 points in TN Smokies as first time owner. We travel a lot...
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1/20 - Wyndham - $40k
Converting Club Wyndham Points into Maintenance Fee Dollars
We recently were told by a Wyndham sales person that you can convert Club Wyndham points (not Wyndham rewards points) into cash (via gift cards) at a conversion rate of 2200 points = $25.00. This sounds too good to be true. Does anyone know about anything like this?
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1/20 - Diamond - $27k
Rescind or keep: Kaanapali Beach Club
We just purchased a Diamond Resorts Hawaiian Collection at the Kaanapali Beach Club. 7500 points a year, 7500 Bonus points, one year fee credit, 2 dream weeks and two cruises for about 27k (including closing) and 1750 annual maintenance fees. It's a big investment, which we'll have to figure...
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1/20 - Westin - $78k
New Westin Flex owner - what did I miss?
My wife and I are in our mid-60's, retired, live by ourselves in the Dallas area, and are in good active health. We've been to many TS presentations over the years and never purchased due to restrictions from family and work - no longer! Three days ago, we purchased the Westin Flex plan -...
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1/20 - Wyndham - $60.5k
Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!
interesting that the link preview/change only seems to impact new posts...vs old posts with links in them.
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1/20 - Wyndham - $29k
Having second thoughts
Hey, everyone! My wife and I attended a presentation this morning and to make a long story short we pulled the plug on 200k points (deeded at the Orlando property) for $29k and maintenance fees of $119.67. We went into this whole thing knowing very little, but we were DVC members years ago...
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1/20 - Diamond - $4k
Diamond Sampler
I’ve seen quite a few threads on rescinding the sampler but I really haven’t seen much about whether or not it can be a good deal. After declining to purchase points at a Diamond sales meeting I was offered the sampler. I declined that as well, but got an offer that I could think about it for a...
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1/20 - WorldMark - $28k
Purchased Worldmark & Sent Rescission Thanks to TUG
1/11/20 - I purchased 10,000 annual credits and they threw in 10,000 bonus credits for about $28k, Found this forum same day, became a member and did the normal research. Faxed in my rescission 1/12/20 and followed up by sending my rescission letter certified mail yesterday (1/13/20). Many...
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1/20 - Hilton - $9.2k
Cancel my contract - Help with address needed!
Just received emails about confirmation of the cancelation. What a relief :). Thank everyone again! Congratulations. I am still waiting for my post to reach to them. Hopefully today :)
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1/20 - Hilton - $13k
HGVC Rescission letter help (2018)
Congratulations, HGVC is great, and you can buy in for a lot less money.
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1/20 - Holiday Inn - $13.9k
Rescinding on an HICV Orange Lake Country Club Timeshare???
Thank you all for the information provided about canceling the contract. My wife and I signed our contact yesterday (1/7/20) and have already written our cancellation letter. We had met with Kevin at Orange Lake in Kissimmee, Fl. He was not pushy at all. We did not feel pressured, but the...
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1/20 - Hilton - $24k
Cancel my contract - Help with address needed!
@CaptAdam, Under the buying and selling forum there is a stickie on how to rescind. Here is a direct link https://tug2.net/timeshare_advice/cancel_timeshare_purchase.html The clock is ticking to legally rescind your contract. Good news is you just bought yesterday so you have time. There is a...
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1/20 - Wyndham - $16k
Is my agent trying to trick me out of rescinding? Is my rescind info correct?
i purchased a timeshare on 12/30/2019 at the NYC Wyndham 45 location. I did some research the next day and found the barrage of negative reviews that this timeshare company has ad got cold feet. Since it is still within 7 days of my contract signing, i decided to rescind the contract. I...
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1/20 - Hilton - $20k
Cancel my contract - Help with address needed!
I did a very bad deal with HGVC today without any researching. I am sending my cancelation letter tomorrow. The contract doesn't specify the address and only refer to " send certified mail to the Developer". I am assuming the development's address would be the one listed in the contract. Is that...
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