Proper Way to Pay for a Rental and not get Scammed

jayjay wrote:

Perhaps the Tug threads below will open your eyes as to what can happen if you rent an II exchange ... copy and paste urls:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70825&highlight=renting+rci+ii+exchanges

and here:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44041&highlight=renting+rci+ii+exchanges

Oh that's just priceless.

The first thread led me to another thread which led to a discussion about, 'how to rent an exchanged week on redweek.com.'

Absolutely hysterical stuff.

Thanks JayJay!

ken1193 wrote:

For the record, I never stated (or in any way even remotely implied) any such thing. No one can just "take away" your deeded ownership (except in foreclosure proceedings, which is not under discussion here at all). I stated that the exchange company could cancel your MEMBERSHIP and that the exchange company could also cancel the "rented" exchange reservation --- no more, no less. I don't know how you could possibly have ever interpreted that as in any way stating or implying a "threat...of losing an actual deed".

My bad. I must have had some sort of paranoia kick in and add it into the scenario of what "could" happen if I rented said exchanged week. My apologies.

ken1193 wrote:

I don't at all understand the "shank of meat and tankard of ale" reference or offer, but since I do indeed always appreciate and enjoy a good ale, I take no offense...

Was meant as a joke. History is an interesting subject. Some rulers were known to kill the bearer of bad news, i.e. messangers.

Ken1193 wrote:

Mike1536 brought up a very good point --- a would-be renter turned away from a resort because of a cancelled reservation associated with the improper rental of an exchange could conceivably be "out" a whole lot of money besides just the "rental" cost (e.g., airfare, baggage fees, car rental, fuel costs, lost vacation time, having to pay for alternative lodging --- the latter perhaps not even being available AT ALL in peak seasons). Such an expensive and unwelcome surprise development could find an intrepid "would-be landlord attempting to improperly rent out an exchange" on the receiving end of a lawsuit for compensatory (and punitive) damages by a justifiably angry, completely innocent would-be renter. The plaintiff would win, hands down, 100% of the time in such a clear cut matter. Being left without an exchange company membership and then also potentially being named "defendant" in (and ultimately losing in) a lawsuit is not a risk I would be willing to take, personally. Your mileage may vary...

When it comes to hypothetical monies ... I can be as generous (moreso!) than the richest philanthropists. See my comment response to Mike's inquiry.

Have a joyful and prosperous day all!

So when are we all going to get together for that "shank of meat and the tankard of ale" (though I prefer a good sirloin and a pint o' Beamish).

Amidst the sarcasm this is a great thread. Thanks for the clarifications Ken. Very well written.

lorit80 wrote:

jayjay wrote:

Perhaps the Tug threads below will open your eyes as to what can happen if you rent an II exchange ... copy and paste urls:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70825&highlight=renting+rci+ii+exchanges

and here:

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44041&highlight=renting+rci+ii+exchanges

Oh that's just priceless.

The first thread led me to another thread which led to a discussion about, 'how to rent an exchanged week on redweek.com.'

Absolutely hysterical stuff.

Thanks JayJay!

mike1536 wrote:

So when are we all going to get together for that "shank of meat and the tankard of ale" (though I prefer a good sirloin and a pint o' Beamish).

We should actually do that one day Mike, although not in the winter months. I think we're geographically close enough to make it happen. I too would prefer a steak over a "shank" (...sounds just a bit too medieval for me).

chuckc29 wrote:

Amidst the sarcasm this is a great thread. Thanks for the clarifications Ken. Very well written.

Thank you for your kind words.

mike1536 wrote:

So when are we all going to get together for that "shank of meat and the tankard of ale" (though I prefer a good sirloin and a pint o' Beamish).

Last edit by mike1536 on Oct 14, 2008 07:05 AM.

Whatever you prefer. Myself, a nice T-bone and a cabernet will do.

Wait, you're paying for this with real, not 'hypothetical', moola aye? ;->

chuckc29 wrote:

Amidst the sarcasm this is a great thread. Thanks for the clarifications Ken. Very well written.

I'll take your above sarcasm comment as a backhanded compliment Chuck. :-)

Life is way to short to take so seriously.

Discovering the ins/outs of Timeshare ownership is why I joined these forums and started reading the various threads. I also agree with you Chuck, Ken and his wise knowledge (experiences?) definately saved my derrier from what could have been a very embarassing situation, no pun intended.

Although you burst my bubble with your mighty pin Ken, muchos gracias!

ken1193 wrote:

We should actually do that one day Mike, although not in the winter months. I think we're geographically close enough to make it happen. I too would prefer a steak over a "shank" (...sounds just a bit too medieval for me).

Last edit by ken1193 on Oct 14, 2008 10:16 AM.

Oh sure Ken, a "shank" of meat sounds to medieval yet a "tankard" of ale does not? ;->

C'mon, you have to admit, nothing beats wearing your meal from ear to ear.

~Lori

P.S. I'm curious what you two 'edited' from your earlier posts.

P.P.S. To reiterate, it is an absolute NO, NO to rent an EXCHANGED Timeshare week.

lorit80 wrote:

P.S. I'm curious what you two 'edited' from your earlier posts.

My apologies for an accidental duplicate post. Have now deleted this one; original post follows below...

lorit80 states: >> P.S. I'm curious what you two 'edited' from your earlier posts.<< =================================================

Like Mike, I routinely make spelling or typo error corrections to my posts --- seldom any substantive changes. Bear in mind that ANY change or correction (no matter how small) made to a posting after its actual "placement" in the forums will, from that point onward, reflect as having been "edited", even though said "edit" might only have been a very minor correction of punctuation or spelling. In the particular instances you mention, I may have spilled a mug of Samuel Adams Octoberfest on my keyboard, thereby creating a spelling error (and/or an electrical fire). That never seems to happens with my trusty old tankard, however. ;-)

On the subject of editing, some other timeshare sites disable ANY option for editing of forum posts after 48 hours of the original posting. The theory apparently is that people should not be allowed to simply "revise history" at will, after the fact, by substantially changing the content of their postings, reversing their claims, or otherwise altering their words or views or positions (that practice is evidently left primarily to politicians). On those sites, after 48 hours you forever own what you posted --- as is.

I don't know how much of a real problem "content revision" would really be in a timeshare discussion forum, but that's certainly the prerogative of those who own and run a site to establish their own rules. It does make some sense to put time deadlines on edits. For example, when trying to follow sequential posts within a thread it could promptly get VERY confusing if earlier posts were later radically altered --- long after the original posting. On RedWeek, postings can be edited and/or deleted at will, with no time deadlines.

mike1536 wrote:

I can't speak for Ken, but I often edit my resonses after noticing spelling mistakes (those keyboard keys just seem to be getting smaller and smaller) or I re-worded my comment for clarity.

It would certainly be nice if Redweek added a feature where you could view your posts in order to edit (for clarification, spelling errors, grammatical errors etc.) before submitting.