timeshares by owner-selling scam

[SLMISSINLINK]

Has anyone listed their timeshare with this company, they charge 899.00 and have done nothing for me, i am disputing but need some input if it is a scam. thanks, sandi

 

[VacationForever]

There are alot of listing companies that charge upfront fees just for the privilege of listing on their website. When you talk to them, they will give you the perception that the value of your timeshare is worth more than what it will actually sell for. It is in the grey area as to whether these are scams, but they are certainly less than honest about the prospect of being able to sell for more than market value.

Depending on what you own, there are very few timeshare that is worth more than $1, and many are given away with additional incentives to the buyer, like an additional use year with paid up Maintenance Fees, and also owner covering closing and transfer fees.

You can get an idea of real market value by checking sites like eBay for their Completed/Sold listings.

Why don't you list it here on TUG?

 

[TUGBrian]

biggest red flag out there is a company asking for a large upfront fee...it is never ever recommended here on TUG

 

[brianfox]

biggest red flag out there is a company asking for a large upfront fee...it is never ever recommended here on TUG

And for an upfront fee of $49.95, I'll be glad to tell you why.

Seriously, very sorry they did that to you. Their website has zero indication that you will pay an upfront fee. What were you intending to do? Sell your timeshare? Buy a timeshare? Please provide some more detail as to what they claimed they would do for the $899.

 

[LannyPC]

...they charge 899.00 and have done nothing for me, i am disputing but need some input if it is a scam.

Using the Search feature on these forums would have led you to this thread:

https://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?threads/timeshare-by-owner.216197/

 

[brianfox]

Here are direct links to complaints. Count yourself lucky that you are only out $899

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/travel/timeshares_by_owner.html

http://www.yelp.com/biz/timeshares-by-owner-orlando-2

http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/times...em-take-your-money-and-give-the-entire-404570

http://timeshares-by-owner.pissedconsumer.com/

http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/timeshare-by-owner-orlando-florida-c82393.html