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Maintenance Fees- Rising expectations (by Mary D.):
As we travel to our timeshares, we are aware of new things that owners now want. They have always expected the timeshare to be as nice or, preferably, nicer than their own homes. That home may now contain wireless computer access, DVD players and (heaven help us all) flat screen plazma TV. Want some of those upgrades over the old plan of one or two computers somewhere on the grounds? A 19" TV? A tape player? One of our resorts had a fire which destroyed the indoor pool. They rebuilt this as a mini-water park to compete with other offerings in the area. Will these upgrades affect the maintenance fee? Three guesses. And yet, resorts will not attract new buyers or please the old ones if these investments are not made as yesterday's "luxury" becomes today's "necessity".
Nobody likes rising prices on anything and, yes, there are some unreasonable companies out there, but let's not insult each other on the issue.
MD