Questions tagged [timeshare]

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Can I buy a timeshare off ebay for $1 then deed it back to the timeshare company and go on a vacation for $1

Several timeshares are listed for $1 on eBay. Some companies offer a deed-back program, which lets owners who have paid off their timeshare simply return the time-share to the timeshare company. Is it possible to buy one of the $1 timeshares, go on…
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What is a timeshare?

What is a timeshare and why might I want one? Are there any hidden costs to timeshares?
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How to find a reputable company to help sell a timeshare?

My family bought a timeshare in Vegas. It was basically a scam. There are tons of companies offering to help sell it, but since this area seems crowded with scammers, I'm hesitant to pick any of them. How do I find a reputable company to help sell…
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Donation of worthless/toxic assets: How does this scam work?

I received the following spam email (I redacted identifying information to avoid boosting their Google results): We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization designed to help other companies increase their income. There is NO cost to you or your …
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how to determine value of time share

At a resort, we were offered to buy one week of timeshare. It sounded gimmicky and their pricing was not clear. The starting ask price was a one time $50k payment and a yearly maintenance fee of about $1k for a 2 bedroom apartment where I could…
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How to Get Out of Time Share

One of my friend bought a time share (in the Las Vegas of Midwest) about 5 years ago. He has barely used it since then. And recently he had some hard time with some financial troubles and death in the family. Last week, he went to the timeshare…
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