Get out of Westgate Resorts

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Re: Re: Get out of Westgate Resorts (by KC):

irenep59 wrote:
There is a new Facebook called Westgate Timeshare Hostages. I encourage Westgate owners to join. Gallows humor - the admin is Benn Dover. https://www.facebook.com/groups/westgatehostages/

Westgate is listed as a founder of ARDA's Responsible Exit Website, yet I constantly receive complaints, even from those with no loans and debilitating health issues, told no. When you click on the Westgate box it states, "The only industry-guaranteed exit. Resort Trades published the article that says Westgate is one of the founders of ARDA's Responsible Exit Program. At least don't be on the website. That would be transparent.

I have absolutely no use for Westgate, which is (in my personal opinion, anyhow) by far the slimiest and sleaziest of all timeshare developers in the U.S. Only in Mexico are timeshare operations as slimy (again, in my personal opinion).

That being said, Westgate has a "deedback" program which they call "Legacy" (...maybe it should be called "Larceny" instead, but that's not quite as "catchy"). "Legacy" is expensive to use (reportedly costing well over $1,200 per deed) but it is nonetheless an available "exit" option, as long as the ownership has no unpaid loan balance and there are no maintenance fees in arrears. Are you suggesting in your post above that Wastegate may actually be denying owners the option to deedback via "Legacy"? I am not arguing or challenging your input, just seeking a better understanding.