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[warlock47]

Wow I can't believe I finally found a form about Wyndham. I bought retail back 06, and later thought it was the worst decision of my life. But now that I've had it a few years it's not so bad. I've been reading how I can get more points through e-bay, even thought the prices are going up. That's still better than what they're selling in the "Shark Tank". I really got them P.O. last summer in Panama City when I told them from the begining I wasn't buying anything no matter what. I had always managed to avoid the "update" but the tactic of coming to the room was a new one on me. Anyway I'm glad to meet other owners. You never seem to get very indepth with others on vacation.

 

[rrlongwell]

... I'm glad to meet other owners. You never seem to get very indepth with others on vacation.

Welcome to Tugs. Be careful about E-Bay purchases.

 

[jdunn1]

Welcome to TUG. I'm not a Wyndham owner, but I am a WorldMark owner, which is owned by Wyndham. Just want to repeat what the previous poster said. Becareful of ebay resales. Lots of bad information in those listings. Also, prices are NOT going up. No timeshares are going up, let alone Wyndham, so be careful, especially if someone who is trying to sell you a timeshare is the one who led you to beleive prices are going up. :hysterical:

 

[simpsontruckdriver]

Actually, eBay prices are going up... depends on what you consider how much. I see lots of eBay resales where the user has to pay the Transfer Fee and/or Closing Costs. Those usually go for under $10. Or, the Charity Auctions (Seller Pays All Closing Costs) going for $50-$200.

TS

 

[rrlongwell]

Actually, eBay prices are going up... depends on what you consider how much. I see lots of eBay resales where the user has to pay the Transfer Fee and/or Closing Costs. Those usually go for under $10. Or, the Charity Auctions (Seller Pays All Closing Costs) going for $50-$200.

TS

Noticed the same thing.

 

[ronparise]

Ive had good luck buying on ebay...Stick to the big sellers with lots of positive feedback. In my experience the info in their ads is usually good information. And if its not, they will make things right.

I do advise however that you know what you are buying ...If you have questions ask the seller and get your answers before you bid

Knowing one resort better than the seller and most other bidders enabled me to spot a particularly good deal and get it for peanuts... I paid $100; current mf was paid and and the current years use was mine closing costs and transfer fees paid by the seller......I rented it for $2000

oh and prices on ebay for the good stuff is going up...No doubt in my mind

 

[rrlongwell]

See below, this entry posted before I was finished.

 

[rrlongwell]

Ive had good luck buying on ebay...Stick to the big sellers with lots of positive feedback ...

Checked what a appears to be a major seller for Wyndham Vacation Resorts timeshares in Myrtle. Of the 12 properties listed, this group has five of them.

Closing fees:

TS 1: $410
TS 2: $610
TS 3: $897 ($598 of the total for the Wyndham Estopal Letter and transfer fee, nice tidy fee given the $299 fee Wyndham charges. To bad you do not get to chose closing companies that are proported to be significantly cheaper)
TS 4: $519
TS 5: $519

A major observation with E-Bay, the buyer typically cannot chose the closing company so they do not get a vote in what the add on fees will be, even if they can get them significanly less by not using the agent of seller selected closing company.

For those interested in knowing the company name that was used, just go to E-Bay, type in timeshare Wyndham. The properties used are the ones listed as of a few minutes ago. They are easy to spot. The use the Wyndham name were the picture goes to the left of the listing.

 

[ronparise]

Ive had good luck buying on ebay...Stick to the big sellers with lots of positive feedback ...

Checked what a appears to be a major seller for Wyndham Vacation Resorts timeshares in Myrtle. Of the 12 properties listed, this group has five of them.

Closing fees:

TS 1: $410
TS 2: $610
TS 3: $897 ($598 of the total for the Wyndham Estopal Letter and transfer fee, nice tidy fee given the $299 fee Wyndham charges. To bad you do not get to chose closing companies that are proported to be significantly cheaper)
TS 4: $519
TS 5: $519

A major problem with E-Bay, the buyer typically cannot chose the closing company so they do not get a vote in what the add on fees will be, even if they can get them significanly less by not using the agent of seller selected closing company.

Thats not a problem...its a fact. Many of the closing companies are associated with the sellers and the closing costs represent a significant part of their profits..You might as well get used to it...

If you want what they have..you have to pay...just factor it into your offer...or only deal with the outfits that pay the closing costs...Of course Your selection will be less, and you will pay more , as you will be bidding against all the folks that are influenced by "free closing"

If you know what you want and set your bid at your highest and best bid and use a sniping service you will never be disappointed. You will either get what you want for what you are willing to pay or less. Or the other guy will get it and from your perspective, pay too much

 

[rrlongwell]

[QUOTE ... You will either get what you want for what you are willing to pay or less. Or the other guy will get it and from your perspective, pay too much[/QUOTE]

Agreed. All fees plus bid equals a total price. The total is the only thing that is drivinig for a buyer, from a cost point of view. It does not appear that this firms fees stop the sale on E-Bay for Myrtle Beach properties. I changed the word problem to observation.

P.S. You are coming up in the world of TUGS. I made a informational posting to one of your rental ads for New Orleans. Got a Privet Message that cited your name and made me an offer to rent describing how her rental was better than yours. Novel way to dodge their own marketing costs.

 

[scootr5]

TS 3: $897 ($598 of the total for the Wyndham Estopal Letter and transfer fee, nice tidy fee given the $299 fee Wyndham charges. To bad you do not get to chose closing companies that are proported to be significantly cheaper)..

Was that perhaps an auction with two contracts? I've seen that before...

 

[rrlongwell]

Ive had good luck buying on ebay...Stick to the big sellers with lots of positive feedback ...

Was that perhaps an auction with two contracts? I've seen that before .

I went back and looked. It was for 2 every other year contracts.

 

[warlock47]

Thanks

Thanks everyone for the info. Not looking to buy just yet. I'm just happy to see people talking about Wyndham.