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Some very broad generalizations... (by KC):

sweetieb: Timeshare is indeed a complicated arena which, I will readily acknowledge, unfortunately has more than its fair share of bandits, parasites, con artists and liars.

That said, however, for the person who is actually willing to "get educated" BEFORE they "get burned" instead, and buying ONLY in the resale market, timeshares can provide years of affordable, guaranteed vacations. While I certainly made a few mistakes along the way (fortunately, none of them too expensive), timeshare ownership has provided me with a whole lot of fun and a lot of great memories for over 25 years now.

As always, the devil really IS in the details. Nowhere is that more true than in timeshare purchases. Broad generalizations denouncing the entire timeshare industry really don't do fair justice to the good which can be experienced by the timeshare owner / user who takes the time and exerts the considerable effort required to become a well informed consumer --- BEFORE buying.

We can certainly agree on one point --- BUYER BEWARE!