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Re: How do I sell this week? (by Lance C.):

First of all, I'm sure you're aware of the cardinal rule for trying to sell a timeshare. Never pay anyone a large, upfront fee to do so.

Secondly, it would help to try to find the approximate resale value of your unit. Keep in mind that most units out there are worth about zero dollars resale. Considering that it is a biennial unit and that "The resort does not buy back properties", I'm guessing that it is worth about zero.

You can contact the resale brokers at ltrba.com. They will be upfront and honest with you as to what your unit is worth and if it is worth it or not to use their services (ie., your unit is worth less than $1000 resale). If you find out that it is worth about zero dollars, then try listing it for sale or giveaway here in RedWeek's Bargain Basement. Other reputable timeshare resale sites are E-Bay, Craigslist, My Resort Network, and Timeshare Users Group (aka "TUG"; tugbbs.com) which has a Bargain Deals section that allows you to advertise for free that you want to give your unit away.

If you are dead set on giving it away, you can offer to pay the closing costs (about $200) and maybe even the next maintenance fee. Some resorts might take units back if you pay those costs. If you do go this route of trying to give your unit away, remember to be patient. Some people panic after a few weeks then seek out these firms that claim they can "rescue" or "relieve" you of your timeshare.