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Original Message:

Re: Membership requirements for potential renters ($9.99 fee) (by Joann R.):

I joined RedWeek years ago, and read/posted reviews and checked out rentals. Since the fee was instituted, I have paid maybe once or twice. I primarily use the site to review a resort, but since that option isn't available free any longer, I rarely consider paying the fee unless I am deadset on the resort and really want more detail from reviews. These are, after all, only opinions - but quantity and quality of response may be the deciding factor. And I'm not one to usually be "deadset" on a resort.

As for the rental/purchase debate, if I had the option to review the resort ratings, I would be MORE inclined to pay a fee for a rental or for a purchase. Is that a bad thing to say (then maybe those renting/selling would up the anty on good reviews). If one of the renters or purchasers were unhappy, they could then come back and post a review (since they would have paid their $9.99 to be able to enter into the transaction to begin with).

However, in my case - a traveller who utilizes many methods for my travel needs - I may have much more to say about resorts but unwilling to PAY the site for the privilege of writing a review that is meant to help the timeshare community at large. And if I like what I'm reviewing on a site about a resort, I have no problem ponying up a fee in order to rent or buy it.

And yes, I am a timeshare owner!