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Original Message:

Mexican timeshares (by Tracey S.):

Ken, I am not so sure that all Mexican timeshares have no leverage if you stop paying. I don't have any Mexican timeshares so this isn't from my personal experience but I believe many of the larger resort chains have registered US offices and make sure when they are selling to US citizens that they have some kind of leverage. Otherwise they wouldn't spend so much money on the sales budget for commission and gifts to get Americans in. if all they have to do is stop paying at anytime. Like any other contract, like one for a health club or a phone/cable provider with a contract for x years, they can report the non payment to a credit bureau and they can sell the dept to collectors. Some may even have Canadian offices but I don't think most bother.

It doesn't mean that you can't just stop paying but it doesn't mean that if you stop paying -poof- it all automatically just goes away. It certainly doesn't mean you should go through some sort of Mexican relief or advocate company.