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[Q=jamesb1029] What changed in 2007? Why did things as you say, change drastically? Are you recommending not buying from a developer? Lastly, if you have not owned one of these things for around 6 years, why should we listen to you? I know that sounds argumentative but it is not intended to be. As you said things are different now. Q=jayjay] [Q=jamesb1029] Just another reason to never own one of these things. Secondary market or from developer, it doesn't matter. Too many factors you have no control over. According to this website the only "person" you can trust is a male Siamese cat named JayJay.[/Q] LOL, actually, both the siamese cat and I are females. About buying a timeshare .... in the old days (pre-2007) timesharing had a good reputation. It's much nicer to vacation in a plush villa (1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 or more full baths .... some with jacuzzi tubs ..... a full kitchen, 2 or more tvs, nice living room and dining area, pools (or several pools), manicured lawns and all sorts of other activities at a resort) than a one room motel/hotel, however since the economy has tanked and exchanging is not what it used to be (re: RCI renting deposits) timesharing has changed drastically. Having said that, though, there are millions of timeshare owners that still love owning timeshares. Many bought from the developer and paid full price but they've chalked it up to the past and moved on still enjoying their timeshares ..... many bought via the resale market. If we were still traveling we would still be into the resort concept by renting (we sold all of ours pre-2007 .... we bought all but one on the resale market). We would much prefer renting from an owner at a plush resort than a one room motel/hotel.[/Q]