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VIN, Inc (2006 thread) [merged]

Just completed my Royal Dunes ownership with VIN on ebay and it went really well. A few minor glitches - I asked for a reservation to be made during the process and didn't hear back for about a week. Finally emailed again and was offered a reservation within 24 hours. However, my deed had already been filed, so there was no need. The resort didn't seem to hurry with transferring ownership so I called myself (no help from VIN or their cronies at TCS) and it was taken care of. Overall, a terrific transaction and a WONDERFUL price that can't be beat off ebay, so I'm happy. Their description of the unit and season were accurate and the deed was correct and filed within 10 days of the auction close. I received documents from TCS in less than a month. The whole transaction took about 6 weeks, most of that was waiting on Royal Dunes.
 
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I bought a timeshare recently from cybernaut (VIN). I purchased in mid October, and I just got my deed and MF invoice from the management company for 2011. Also called an confirmed I am on file at the resort.
It was a very smooth transaction, quick too. They are an excellent seller. Very efficient.
 
VIN, Inc

I have had at least 10 purchases on Ebay via VIN, Inc, and all went well.

Fast closing and accurate documentation. Will purchase again, I am sure.
 
I agree that for closing and sales they are very professional and quick, however the business model they use with the .coms is one that everyone views as a scam and the mantra we always here never pay upfront. Unfortunately due to the state of the TS industry this seems to be the norm.
Sell low on ebay charge high fees to take back a timeshare from someone who is tired of trying to sell,distressed, or is just ill informed on how to get rid of a TS and,rinse and repeat. I personally have used them on three of my timeshares no complaints. I feel some people just don't care and want out at any cost for them the .coms provide a service for a fee a rather large fee, but it opens up the gateway for scam artist. In fact i was actually surprised that they were connected to the .coms, because i had a really good experience with them and the sellers cybernaut,and laman ,to include timeshare closings. Also when i bought my first timeshares i had no idea a place to become well informed on TS like TUG even existed Think how many other people are out there in the same boat and many of them are the main source of income for this buisness model.
 
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