Original Message:
Re: April Newsletter Q&A: Call For Timeshare Education (by Jim B.):
TO NEW TIME SHARE BUYERS ASK AND INSIST ON GETTING AN ANSWER--WHAT KIND OF BUY BACK PROGRAM DO YOU HAVE IF FOR SOME REASON I HAVE TO SELL MY TIMESHARE DUE TO ILLNESS, DEATH OF PARTNER, FINANCIAL PROBLEMS, DIVORCE, ECT. ASK IF YOU CAN GET THEIR ANSWER IN WRITING AS PART OF THE CONTRACT. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION BECAUSE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CONDO OWNERS WHO NEED TO GET OUT OF THEIR MONTHLY FEES FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER AND CAN'T BECAUSE THE TIMESHARE INDUSTRY DOESN'T OFFER A EQUITIBLE SOLUTION AT THIS TIME OR THEY OFFER YOU ABOUT 10-20% OUT YOUR ORIGINAL COST, AND THAT MEANS THE VALUE ON THE OPEN MARKET IS RIDICULOUS TOO. IT'S TIME TO INSIST ON A WRITTEN REPURCHASE PLAN IN TIMESHARE CONTRACTS AND IF YOU DON'T, YOU'LL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THE OLDER TIMESHARE OWNERS HAVE NOW. BEWARE!!! WELCOME YOUR REPLIES.