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Yesterday is not today... (by KC):

jaya32 states / asks in part: >>Are there any tips from those who have sold TS this year on eBay? Two years ago, I was able to rent out my one week on eBay, and swap a week with someone on TUG II, but it appears the buyers who want to continue to have that obligation for annual fees are not there any more?<<

1. It's a very different overall economic picture today than it was even just two years ago. Ours is now an economy officially in recession, perhaps even bordering dangerously close to being a depression. Some of the largest corporations in the country (e.g., General Motors) are now involved in daily conversations which increasingly and routinely include the word "bankruptcy". It's a different world today and people struggling with daily living expenses don't exactly have vacation travel or purchases foremost in their thoughts. Timeshare ownership and/or vacation travel is a luxury --- certainly not a necessity. Active renters on TUG consistently report their timeshare rentals being way down for this year (...and into next).

2. "Prime" timeshares are very rarely found on eBay, at least in my opinion. eBay has almost become the unofficial "dumping ground" for off-season weeks, obscure locations, ancient facilities, etc. As this is written, there are between 1,900--2,000 timeshares listed on eBay. Many won't sell, even for a dollar.

3. Craigslist is free to use. If all you're looking to do is "bail out" of ownership, you can advertise there without spending a dime. Where to advertise should be, in large measure, determined by the realistic market value of the individual product. You should also consider in advance who will pay closing costs and any applicable transfer fee --- donor or recipient? Either way, "free" isn't really "free". Good luck.