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Re: Fairfield Problem (by Mary D.):

je38 wrote:

We, mistakenly, bought a FF timeshare a few years ago. In the past few years, we have only used it once! Everytime we call, everything we want is 'sold out,' or not available. They refuse to even waitlist an area like RCI does. We tried to transfer over our points to RCI and it was like pulling teeth with a mule! Bascially, we have paid for nothing! We have been trying to sell it, even at a loss, but unsuccessful. How does one go about giving back a timeshare to the developer? Does this effect one's credit? It's such a rip off and we plan on complaining to the AG in NM, but we are not hopeful of ever seeing a dime back on this! It seems as if the lawyers for the RCI lawsuit should get involved with FF, too!

It makes sense for RCI to have a wait list since additional weeks are being deposited all the time. What was not there today may be there tomorrow. But if all the units have been taken at a resort location, more are not going to appear by magic. You can call back from time to time in case there have been cancelations, but FF is not responsible for calling you. (Tuesday morning is the best time to check. Weekend changes have been entered in the computer.)

Nothing really replaces making your reservations early, if you want something specific. FF does put out lists of resorts with good near time availability . They may even give points discounts. There is no reason to miss vacationing altogether. Almost any place is fun for a week! MD