Our family of 3 is looking for a place to go for vacation sometime in the middle of July. Our money is getting tighter and we would like a nice affordable condo very close to the beach on the east coast. (NC or SC perferrably) Is there any suggestions? Thank you!

I have a timeshare in florida and we never use it and the bill every month is starting to be a nuisance. And every time i call the timeshare place to see what i can do to sell it, they tell me that i should give them more of my money to sell it for me. I was wondering if there’s a cheaper (free would be great) way to sell it since i live in ohio and don’t have the money to go down there personally to try to sell it.

Or, who would best benefit from having a timeshare? I see only cons, so please tell me any pros.

1. High upfront
2. Fallacious predictions of future costs
3. Why travel the same place over and over instead of owning a place or renting hotels (I doubt if you cut a deal with a travel company to commit 10-20 years you can’t get a better bargain)

Why do people get timeshares? are they stupid? Are they looking for a place to waste money? Are they pre-paying to force themselves to be on vacation?
Ok, I know owning a place costs too much, at least in maintenance alone.

Aren’t there "special" hotels and resorts that are more ‘homelike’ that fit babies, and food, though more costy, less upfront compared to costs?
I understand with inflation, demand, hotel prices MAY go up, but doesn’t "locking in" a price also "lock in" the obligation to get your money’s worth every year, plus lock yourself to certain timeshared locations rather than a different new place every once in a while?

Everytime I go to Orlando, there are people behind these booths in stores encouraging me to go to a 90 minute timeshare presention. They offer you free tickets to the theme parks, or 0 cash or 0 on a credit card, which they call (GIFTS).. You have to give them , as a deposit which will be returned to you along with your gift, after you take your tour..

Do the people who take your and make your appointment with the resort, get to keep that money, and is that off the books?

I don’t have money to buy anything and if you just walk in there and say you are unemployed they just let you take your prize. Silverleaf timeshare, just going for the free cruise prize, is it really a free cruise? I suspect I will have to pay taxes and fees…

Are you still paying on it? I’m not and i cant get any info on what is going on over there. The resort was suppose to be completed in nov. 2006. im now trying to get my money back. If anyone can help or has any info please help!

I have a timeshare my wife and i purchased a few years ago in Las Vegas (Sunterra). It’s a point system type timeshare and we really want to get ride of it. What’s the best way to sell it. Were not looking to make any money on this thing we just want out from under it. We own it upright, however there is a yearly mantanince fee.

I just purhcased a package deal for 3 nites and 4 days in Destin,FL and they told me all I have to do is attend the sales presentation (90 minute) and i would get my 9 + back for attending it and I didn’t have to buy. Also do they run credit checks or require proof of income at the timeshare presentation? I have one day to cancel this deal and get my money back so please respond quickly. I also purchased a 2nd vacation pkg to San Antonio for

Has anyone successfully sold an unwanted timeshare property? If so, through what company? I am aware that there are a lot of companies that scam people out of money under the guise of trying to sell a timeshare, but is there a reputable company that can buy a timeshare from a timeshare owner? One that doesn’t require a payment up front to "place an ad" or "for closing costs?"

I went to a timeshare presentation and in the end I received a couple voucher’s to send for two trips, both paying airfare and hotel stay.
I am in need of some money. Can I sell them? Will I, or whoever buys that from me, be in trouble?
Thanks.