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Re: I worked at a timeshare SCAM....I want to tell you about it. (by Don P.):
The solution is to minimize your losses . First find out if there is a policy for them to take it back . If not contact the home resort and plead your case directly . A lot of resorts take hardship cases on a case to case basis . I negotiated two deed backs in 2011 on my own without the help of an exit company , Apparently I convinced them that it was in their best interest to work with me .
Next you can rent out your weeks to defray your maintenance fees until you dispose of your timeshare . Just price it reasonably and you may not get all your expenses paid but you can limit your losses .
Then you could always use your property yourself . Most people just want to exchange but using your own resort is a lot easier . Remember you purchased it because you were enjoying a relaxing vacation when you signed the contract . I just got back from a week in Las Vegas at my home resort . They treated me like a king . My room was reserved when I got there and it was a great week . I purchased my timeshare to use every year at their resort not for exchanging and I have never had a problem getting my reservation .
You might have to be creative when dealing with your resort but be persistent , The squeaky wheel gets the grease . Be a thorn in their side and maybe they will take it back to get rid of you . Whatever works for you . I made it my priority to get rid of those two timeshares in 2011 and I have been maintenance fee free since then .
Good luck and let us know how you make out .