While I also recommend recssion, it is important not to overreact. Many folks on this board including myself bought from the developer at full freight or a slight discount so you are not alone. Also, while the general advice is to not buy at the developer price, most all of us really love timeshares and it is a great hobby so do not get so turned off that you do not continue with this hobby. And, by the way, the Welk resort is a fine one with an excellent reputation. If you spend $15 to joint tug you get the advantage of all of the reviews by other members and there are a lot regarding the Welk resort. I hope to visit there someday myself so your instincts re resort selection were good - just not at developer prices. Funtime