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Re: Paying to get rid of timeshare (by Don P.):

Susan.. it's a scam. NEVER pay anyone money upfront to sell or get rid of your timeshare. They will take your money and the claim there is another " fee " that has to be paid or they will simply disappear with your money.

First contact your home resort and ask if they will take your timeshare back through a " deed back ". You should be persistant and explain to them that you are going to get rid of it with or without their help and it could cost them a lot more money if you go through other channels. They might realize it's in their best interest to work with you. just make sure you talk to someone who is in authority to understand it. I got rid of two timeshares that way.

If that doesn't work try listing it on Redweek and/or other sites for $ 1.00 and offer to pay all closing costs and/or the next years maintenance fees. It will probably end up cheaper than what the scam companies claim they will do it for and you will know that it will go through.

These phony charities and exit companies prey on people who want out of their timeshares, Once they have your money you will spend many sleepless nights worrying that you just got ripped off and you will be right.

They hide behind the internet and mail drop boxes. If they disappear with your money there is no way to find them. They close up their website and mail drop and open a new one when people catch on.

Do your homework and be persistant. It worked for me. Don't hesitate to ask questions in here. We are here to help each other avoid scams. Good luck.