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Re: How to get rid of a timeshare you no longer want .... (by Alfred N G.):
I agree with the majority of the respondents to this query,i.e.,DO NOT PAY UPFRONT FEES! And,you'll realize only a fraction of whatever you paid for the unit,regardless of what means you use to sell it. We own 4 weeks at the Sheraton's Vistana Resort in Lake Buena Vista,FL.A Lock-Off and two 1-Bedroom units. Admittedly,we can only travel two times a year,so usually a week or two has to be disposed of.Sometimes a family member will rent one, or we'll list them on Redweek.com,for whatever the going rate is for a similar unit.We've NEVER "EATEN" a week/maintenance fee yet!As a matter of fact,a small profit can be realized when you give yourself ample time to list/rent it. I'm AMAZED at how many people are simply too lazy or intimidated (by the process) to make the effort to recoup their hard earned $$$$$!It CAN BE DONE! I've actually seen classified ads listing Timeshares for FREE!That is,to me, an act of silly desperation.Second only to paying the maintenance fees for years without trying to sell or rent the week!