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Re: Diamond Resorts reduces owner benefits again! (by Charles S.):
I am a Diamond owner and have been with them since Epic went to Sunterra then to DRI. I must say that I believe that most of you folks are just irresponsible. You signed up for something and now want out because of your lack of planning, impulsive buying and/or biting of more than you can chew.
Maintenance fees have been going up for all timeshares. The resorts that Diamond inherited needed to be upgraded. When I was with Epic, the resorts were just let go. When Sunterra took over, they promised to improve them but they went into bankruptcy again and then sold to DRI.
What is it that you foliks want. Don't you want to see the properties get upgraded? You have the points/properties. Take advantage of them and use them instead of just whining and complaining. DRI is no different from any of the other timeshare companies. The fees for everyone have gone up. I have gone to visit or stay at many of the DRI properties and there is certainly an attempt being made to upgrade the properties. In addition, I am seeing more locations added and additional benefits with the Diamond Selections. Yes, maintenance fees have increased but so have gas prices. We can at least enjoy our timeshares.
STOP So much whining and complaining. Learn how to use you DRI property/points and read up on how to best use it.
NO, I don't work for DRI but I am going to these forums that I read and start writing this same message because I believe folks are unrealistic and only look to complain without legitimate reason.