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Re: BUYING DEVELOPER vs RESALE (typical scenario) (by Mary D.):
lanzone782 wrote:==========rustyw4 wrote:I have also bought thru a developer. the main difference i see is you buy thru the developer you get all the developer perks that come with certain resorts. Otherwise buying resale all you get is a week to trade, with no perks. it's up to the buyer to decide if it's worth developer price. also if buying resale call the timeshare management comp and see if you can get into their programs. some will let you for a fee.I never thought I would fall for a sales pitch for a timeshare but low and behold I did. I usually am the one saying, NO but for some reason, I said YES! I am now trying to learn the art of buying resale:)
When buying resale, "low price" does not always equal "inexpensive". Where is the resort (convenient?)and what is the reputation of the company? What are the annual maintenance fees? Are there additional costs such as Club Dues, exchange company memberships, etc? Is it an individual resort or a resort group within which you can exchange with no extra cost or, at worst, a very moderate one? All timeshares are not created equal.
In the resort groups with which we own, resale purchases do NOT usually count toward VIP status. This may mean that you have extra reservation fees, change & cancelation fees, loss of benefits others enjoy, etc.etc.
If the difference between the Developer price and the Resale price is great, you may still come out ahead. You might just feel nickeled and dimed to death.
Anyhow, if you just made a Developer purchase, use it to learn the ropes really well before deciding on your next move. MD