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Original Message:

There are many thieves and parasites in and around the timeshare industry.... (by KC):

Unfortunately, too many people, too often, use very poor judgement when it comes to timeshares. In my opinion and experience, a few simple rules can save a lot of heartache:

1. NEVER buy from a developer; you will pay FAR too much. Buy ONLY on the resale market.

2. Buy ONLY what you you would be happy to actually USE each year, and ONLY at a location where you can reliably (and affordably) travel to. If you buy a timeshare to exchange it, to rent it out or as a "financial investment", you will inevitably be bitterly disappointed.

3. Once you own a timeshare, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER pay ANYONE a penny "upfriont" to either sell or rent your timeshare for you. If you do so, then you are simply CHOOSING to voluntarily throw your money away.

You cannot get burned following the above simple rules.