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There is an excellent article written by Michael Finn Esq. on the 11/7 issue of www.insidethegate.com which addresses the industry's lack of exit plans for timeshare owners. As you state, everyone will need an exit plan. Some sooner than others. Because they were victim of aggressive and overbearing sales people, some people need help right after they purchase. And, because rescission periods are so short, many people are stuck with a lifetime of bills because of their naive good intentions. You make a good point about some posters advising people to "learn to use the product." They are people who tend to have the necessary knowledge and patience to vacation by the industry rules. They have studied their contracts and know when to make reservations and how. The disappointed only know that they were lied to and they can't make plans a month in advance. Salesmen have either lied or bent the truth to make a sale and most people don't understand they have signed a lifetime contract. Unfortunately, the industry doesn't want people giving back timeshares. It would crush earnings and drive stock prices down. The only 2 companies who offer any relief are Diamond and Wyndham. Both require all mortgages to be paid in full and maintenance fees to be current. They can then sell the contracts at retail and make tons of money from new victims - er - customers. But, this doesn't help the newer customers who are saddled with large debt. Of course, something is bound to change. The companies are now dealing with a plethora of exit companies who seem to have some national acceptance. It is costing them money and it is costing them customers. They will want to change that. Will it create new exit plans? Maybe - maybe not.