Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!

TUGBrian · Jan 27, 2014

embarrassment is certainly a huge factor there one would think.

Yanks1174 · Jan 28, 2014

Dandc3 said:
Something interesting I noticed. I read 3 of these story's in full & then checked the stats of the original poster. All 3 never posted again after they rescinded.
They got great advice, were saved a lot of money & left, never to return. Hmmm...

Speaking from the point of view of a new member who nearly got stuck into a dealer sold timeshare...

We nearly bought a timeshare because of all the great things we were told and the potential benefits we could see in their presentation. The issue for me is I am the type who likes to research and attempt to know has much as possible before diving into something (especially an investment). When I started looking at timeshares the overwhelming initial information was get out and away from them. I still kept digging because I liked the potential that a timeshare could offer my family. Besides I figured there would be alot more reports if they were scams that I read.

So this when I stumbled across TUG, advice for people with timeshares from people who have them. The vast amount of information on this site can be overwhelming, but effective for making an educated decision when purchasing a timeshare. This is what I believe most people are looking for who stumble onto this site, and when they gain the facts they are looking for the make the decision to make that first purchase, figure a way out of that purchase, deal with their unfortunate purchase, or decide the timeshare is not something that works for them. Anyways I think that most people would look at this site like an encyclopedia which they may read it when a question needs to be answered, but they are not interested in cuddling up next to the fire and reading everyday...

In any case I am in process of making my second timeshare purchase and received the deposit back after the recission from my first timeshare...which neither would be possible without TUG, so I am not planning on going anywhere. I am sure I will need more advice after my purchase is finalized

Mister Sir · Feb 3, 2014

I posted in the Newbies thread but I soon hope to be adding my success story here. I purchased Bluegreen at retail price :wall:

on Sunday and will be sending my rescission notice tomorrow. Wish me luck!

TUGBrian · Feb 11, 2014

Broke 3million!

richardm · Feb 13, 2014

No wonder you always seem so popular at ARDA!

This year, you should have a shirt made that reads "$3million and counting!".. :cheer:

TUGBrian · Feb 13, 2014

I stopped going to ARDA.

mysteriously after the "banning" from the resale forum a few years back, they decided to stop providing me a press pass to their events.

I did however this year for the first time get a bill for their membership....be sure to pay that asap! lol

BigRedOne · Feb 13, 2014

It’s amazing how much this forum has saved but none of this would be possible without the suckers that are paying full retail from the developer.

TUGBrian · Mar 14, 2014

BROKE 4 MILLION!

finished up searching the marriott forum (still have about 20 links to add but the numbers are correct)

Phidget · Apr 14, 2014

Another Person Saved

I am now a member of this community, and wanted to thank the group for giving me the information I needed to undertstand my purchase and RESCIND my contract.

I just got the call from the DRI agent trying to convince me to stay with the deal, so I know I have filed the letter correctly. I was on the hook for $24k for 7500 pts with other add-ons and bonuses. The price seemed OK until I finally found this site. Now, I have seen the light!
I will be spending the next many months testing and reading before I make a purchase, but early indicators are that I will be renting and someday possibly buying into Wyndham's system.

Again, many thanks, and apologies in advance for the questions as I get up to speed.

TUGBrian · Apr 14, 2014

glad you found us in time, imagine how much you will enjoy your new timeshare with an extra 24 thousand dollars to spend on vacations!

TUGBrian · Apr 15, 2014

sweet 6lb 12oz chocolate baby jesus....I just finished doing the starwood forum.

that forum alone, had 67 folks confirming rescission...for a grand total of 1.74 MILLION dollars in cancelled purchases. there were about 20 more that just missed their rescission period

TUGBrian · Jun 26, 2014

Broke $6,000,000 with a few found today!

SIX MILLION DOLLARS in direct savings for folks who did nothing more than find TUG in time to rescind.

this is incredible to me.

TUGBrian · Dec 22, 2014

broke 6.5million with two new folks posted today!

mac5u · Jul 20, 2015

Me too...

...My Journey Through the Rescission Process. Saved $11,868.

TUGBrian · Aug 17, 2015

so close to 7 million!

TUGBrian · Aug 29, 2015

and we broke 7 million!!!!

truly a wonderful resource this free forum is to all timeshare owners!

TUGBrian · May 9, 2016

Hit 7.5million in rescission savings today! absolutely outstanding!

TUGBrian · Jun 1, 2016

Broke 7.6million!

TUGBrian · Jun 27, 2016

nearly at 500 owners saved!!

please for any of you guys who see these threads where folks find us in time to get help and rescind, report them using the ~~little white triangle~~ (on our current XenForo bulletin board software it's the blue "Report" link at the bottom of the post) and mention its a rescission thread so we can add it to the list!

so much good karma in the bank from everyone who helps these people save a fortune!

TUGBrian · Jun 27, 2016

and just hit 500 with this member today! outstanding!

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243526

TUGBrian · Jul 12, 2016

7.7million in rescinded dollars!

TUGBrian · Jul 25, 2016

7.8 million!

Ochsnrn · Jul 31, 2016

Thanks Community for Saving Us Thousands $$!! HICV

Never thought I'd even consider buying a timeshare, but right after purchasing at Holiday Inn Club Vacations I began to research. This group and another website I found convinced me that receding was the best thing to do. I was excited about the timeshare and looked forward to using it so it was a little hard to face the facts that there was a better way, kinda felt like stepping on my pride I guess. Anyway, we were excited once we decided to recind, relieved that we just got our money back and are now excited to research and possibly buying resale.

The details of the deal:
We bought 62,000 HICV points. A unit in Orange Lake
The purchase price was $7,820, $960 in fees, $771 maintenance.

I sent a recision letter within about a week after purchase and received my down payment back in my bank after about two weeks of sending the letter. I'd like to point out that per our contract we had 15 DAY'S to recind since we purchased a unit in Florida while in Tennessee so be sure to read your contract, you may have more than the 10 days most post reference.

Thank you all for your contribution to this community.

TUGBrian · Jul 31, 2016

outstanding!

so glad you found TUG in time!

LannyPC · Aug 1, 2016

Ochsnrn said:
Anyway, we were excited once we decided to recind, relieved that we just got our money back and are now excited to research and possibly buying resale.

Have you also looked into renting from current owners? With weeks in central FL, there is far more supply than demand so it's possible with a little searching and negotiating that you will be able to find a week for less than the MFs.

Hundreds of Timeshare Owners have found TUG & saved Millions of dollars cancelling timeshares!

Tug Review Crew: Rookie