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Manhattan Club (by R B.):

bernards15 wrote:
I own 3 weeks a the Club and want to sell or rent a week. The have been especially unhelpful expect to offer to buy it at the same price as any buyer. I recently got a cold call from a FL company who wants to advertise it from me for an upfront $500 fee. They have also said they handle all of the closing procedures but that is doubtful. What is my best way to sell or rent it. I am confused about what works from reading all of the forums. Has anyone actually sold or rented a unit?? The company in florida that sounds like a scam is Premium TimeShare Depot. Has anyone heard of them??

Premium Timeshare Depot is a scam. I was cold called by "Jack Bruce" 407-215-9933 05Oct09 and was regaled with stories of how easy it is for him to secure 18 to 22k for selling my unit to conventioneers. All I needed to do was pay $500 for advertising fees to list my timeshare. I put him off by saying I had been burned by scammers before and could he please send me more information about his company so I could research before buying. I also inquired as to how he located my phone number. He replied that he found it on record with the title listing as part of the public record. There is no logical way that a cell phone I initiated after purchasing the timeshare is a matter of public record listed on the title. I have since received a phone call from him each business day. He sent an email with 3 Word attachments, a direct link to the company website, and two links to the company listing in Florida.

www.PremiumTimeshareDepot.com

http://www.orlando.org/index.php?xsearchfield%5B0%5D=name&xsearch%5B0%5D=premium+land+depot&xsearch_id=company_search1&src=directory&srctype=company_lister&view=company&submenu=business_directory&submit.x=12&submit.y=8

http://orlandoinfo.com/members/directory/splash.cfm?partnerid=111380&searchSite=members&searchCategory=directory&Category=REALEST&IsPriCat=1

Please be aware of the following pulled from BBB.gov upon searching for Premium Timeshare Depot, LLC: (http://centralflorida.app.bbb.org/newsearch2.asp?ComID=073300175003582) "In the State of Florida - the collection of advanced listing fees from Florida residents, regardless of the location of the property, and owners of Florida timeshares is prohibited. Section 721.20(6), Florida Statutes, prohibits the collection of any advance fee for the listing of any timeshare estate or timeshare license, and requires that any seller of a timeshare plan be a licensed real estate broker, broker associate or sales associate as defined in Section 475.01, Florida Statutes." Please note the business operates under two addresses: Altamont Springs (see below) and 7002 Hiawassee Overlook Drive Orlando, FL 32835 Phone: (866) 745-7922

word attach 1: Premium timeshare depot

151 s. Wymore road suite 5000

ALtAMONtE SPRINGS, Fl 32714

Owner’s name: Date: Ad/Contract#:

Address: SAMPLE CONTRACT

City/state/zip:

Home Phone: Cell: Work: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Resort name: Resort code:

City: State: Country: USA

Week#: Unit: Float:

Bedrooms: Bath (s): Occupancy:

Deed: YES Lease: N/A Usage: Annual

Rental Price: $ Asking Price: Paid to date: YES

______________________________________________________________________________________

Owner(s) and Premium Timeshare Depot agree and acknowledge that:

1. Premium Timeshare Depot is an advertising company that will help promote the rental of my timeshare by pooling together advertising resources from other renters. The advertising fees of ninety nine dollars is applied to marketing expenses to maximize the exposure of my property. Premium Timeshare Depot will purchase abstract of title and estoppel status on my property, that fee represents four hundred ninety nine dollars of the total charge stated on the bottom. These documents are for my records. If any broker, any other company, or you personally can rent your timeshare before our advertising program produces a rental at your listed price we will refund any money spent on marketing.

2. Premium Timeshare Depot assumes that my timeshare unit will be rented within 6 month. I will notify Premium Timeshare Depot should there be any change in status of my property prior to the expiration of this 6 month period. Premium Timeshare Depot will automatically renew my advertising at the company’s expense until my timeshare unit is rented.

3. Premium Timeshare Depot will forward, in writing and directly to me, all inquiries regarding my

timeshare thus permitting me to negotiate the terms of the rental of my timeshare unit.

4. Premium Timeshare Depot is not a real estate broker, Premium Timeshare Depot cannot be

involved in any negotiations for the resale of my timeshare. No exceptions.

5. Premium Timeshare Depot will never collect any commissions or fees from the sale of my timeshare unit.

6. By signing this contract all owners agree to the Terms and Conditions stated in this contract, additionally, all owners agree that they have received Packet D containing the amendments that add new laws in the subsections.

7. Enclosed is a check or money order made payable to Premium Timeshare Depot or I have authorized Premium Timeshare Depot to charge my:

.

() VISA () MASTERCARD () AMERICAN EXPRESS () CHECK () MONEY ORDER

Property owners pay a One-Time, Non-Recurring Advertising fee, Title search, Estoppel letter: $0.00

All owners must sign below:

______________________________________ ________________________

Owner’s Signature Date

* Please sign and date and fax back at 407-389-5193,

To confirm your understanding and acknowledgement of this agreement all calls will be taped for your protection. Right of Cancellation is 7 days from date of contract. Allow five to seven business days for credit to appear on account.

151 S. Wymore Road Suite 5000*Altamonte Springs, FL 32714*Tel 866-745-7922 Fax 407-389-5193

www.Premiumtimesharedepot.com

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151 S. WYMORE ROAD Suite 5000

ALtAMONtE SPRINGS, FL 32714

151 S. Wymore Road Suite 5000, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Office: 407-215-9933 Toll Free: 866-745-7922 Fax: 407-389-5193

Dear Prospective Client,

Thank you for your interest in Premium Timeshare Depot. As you may already know, timeshare is the largest growing segment of the travel industry. Premium Timeshare Depot specializes in co-op advertising, marketing and promotion of timeshares worldwide; offering rapid exposure for the advertising of rental and resale of your timeshare property.

On behalf of our clients, we advertise and promote weekly to travel agents, convention coordinators, large corporations, and especially the British, the Irish and the Canadians.

We utilize all of the most effective methods to advertise your timeshare to potential buyers: • Direct Announcements • Direct Corporate Contacts & Referrals • Web Site Listings • Print Ads & Brochures • E-mail Advertising We handle all promotions and advertising of your timeshare; however, you maintain full control of your property. Once a potential buyer has expressed an interest in buying your timeshare, you will receive an email followed by a letter. You have the right to accept or decline any offer. If you accept, we can refer you to one of our partnering title companies or you can choose an attorney or title company on your own.

In your advertising packet you will receive two written guarantees: If any broker, any other company, or you personally can sell your timeshare before our advertising program produces a buyer at your listed price we will refund your advertising fee. Premium Timeshare Depot also guarantees to promote and advertise you timeshare until it is sold.

In order for Investors and other potential clients to know your timeshare is available, we have to promote it. Premium Timeshare Depot has a one-time advertising fee for that purpose. This advertising fee covers all the advertising and promotion for the sale of your timeshare for as long as you own the property.

Premium Timeshare Depot offers you the best service at one of the most competitive rates available in the timeshare marketing industry! For more information on how we can help you capitalize on your investment, please contact our Marketing and Advertising Department at (866)745-7922. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Premium Timeshare Depot

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151 s. Wymore road suite 5000

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fl 32714

866-745-7922

Fax: 407-389-5193

RECOVERY PROGRAM

At the time of first rental and/or resale PTD will assist in the recovery of your monies through our recovery program once any transaction is complete. We will send a complete recovery file of existing original contract, our contract showing that you are our client, copy of first rental and/or resale agreement, and a copy of checks. If within 48 hours they have not responded you then have the option to make a second call to the D.O.A which will fine them and open an investigation; the majority of companies are going to credit your money back. All I need you to do is resend a copy or copies of any contracts you signed. The requirements are as follows; must be a Florida company still in business.