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Re: How to get rid of a timeshare you no longer want .... (by Toni K.):
Sorry you are having problems.
I just bougt two timeshares on e-bay and I believe I received a good deal. One I bought at the Resort at Cocoa beach for $900, 2 bedroom 2 baths (float red week) and I know I will use this one. It is close to port canaveral so I can use it on the way to a cruise, go to Disney or since I am in real estate, I can even use it for a give away for a drawing on a open hose or a realtors luncheon to draw realtors to high end homes. I bought another one (Driftfoot Inn) for a $1. and it is also worth it as I can trade it for other vacations. My total maintenance on both resorts is $1,200 and I usually spend at least $2,000 for accomodations in a year. My broker travels all around the world on his timeshares by trading with RCI and he told me to make sure to get one right on the beach as it will trade for 4 or 5 star resorts just about anywhere.
If I were you, I would rent it on this site or e-bay like the other poster said, and try to sell it for cheap if you can't pay the maintenance fee or don't want to deal with renting it.
After I go to both of my timeshares this year, I would love to trade through RCI or directly with others. I know that you just need to learn how to trade yours so that you can get back the money at least to cover maintenance.
I wanted one in Orlando but didn't go for it because it seemed like there was a lot of inventory there.
Good luck!