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Re: New time share owner - want out! (by Bonnie A.):

In regards to the above.. I bought at the Sheraton Vistana Resort in Orlando and bought a 2 bedroom in the Lakes section of the resort . I only paid $800.00 to own this timeshare. So now lets buy new which was $24,000.. for the same thing and pretty well the same units. I ask myself do the perks that come with owning new are they worth the difference of $23,000 ?? as well as for most the struggle to pay this mortagage at the same time. If all you want to enjoy is just a simple family holiday per year in a 2 bedroom timeshare then buy resale. I have no regrets with buying resale and would by 10 more if I could . I am an RCI member and I exchange and yes pay a small fee but when you subtract that small fee (139.00) from say the $23,000 you are still $$$$$$ ahead. At this stage unfortunately you are going to just have to enjoy it and just live with your decision as you will not be able to sell it most likely for even half now as there are just too many timeshares for sale right now if you look especially ones that are only less than a mile from Disney. Also I just picked up an Orange Lake studio for $400.00. I am going to give it to RCI and pay the exchange fee which is approx $ 179.00 to upgrade to a 2 bedroom at Sheraton .. so why would I buy new again? You are right Stan we have all made mistakes and when you can't turn back you just have to go forward and enjoy .