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Re: So New to TS (by Phil L.):

imanm3 wrote:

I am very new to the timeshare concept. Many years ago, in my young free days I bought a timeshare through Trendwest but it ended up getting charged off. I think I would like to buy again but I am not sure where to start. Where exactly do you purchase the TS? Also, if I join II or RCI or even Red Week, how does exchanging generally work? What if I can't exchange my week? Should I go with points like Trendwest or go with weeks? How does a red week or float work?

Thanks in advance!

First thing is to slow down and relax! Look around where you want to vacation most years and if you have time do some tours of the resorts and area you like!

If you tour keep wallet and credit cards in your pocket and do not use them. When you see something you would really enjoy going back to every vacation then start looking on the resale market for only the units you want.

Next you need to decide what kind of trading you might like to do. II and Rci are the main trading companies that most timeshare resorts deal with.

Decide if you like the resorts that deal with RCI or with II. We belong to II and would never go back to RCI for any reason.

You can look at RCI and II listings on line and get idea's of different resorts available too! II has the top end (FIVE STAR) resorts in most cases.

I always state to only buy your first timeshare where you would love to stay every year and worry about trading second.

Remember to make your own mind up on what you want before starting out to buy one!

If you have no idea of where you would enjoy vacationing then maybe you should rent in area's you think you would like first.

Most people that come on these sites and complain about being taken happens because they bought from a resort sales and made quick decision to buy. Back away ,go home and think it over and talk to family about it and in most cases you would change your mind on buying that unit!

Only after all this should you buy a timeshare and pay cash if possible because buying on payments can wreck your vacation time!

GOOD LUCK! PHIL