Comments on: Tempting Timeshares?

By: Little House

Little House — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:44:12 +0000

@George – That’s awful for your parents. I have to say that those sales people are really pushy. They keep hounding you until you say yes or can walk away. While on our one time share visit, we met a couple who always went to the time share spiels to get free goodies. They were masters at saying no, but they made it very clear to us that you just had to be firm. This couple we met (with their 3 kids!) were basically getting half of their vacation for free. They knew how to work the time shares!

By: Little House

Little House — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:40:12 +0000

@Susan – I’d love to see you write an article on this, you always seem to have great research methods!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:19:19 +0000

Very good article. I would love to have a timeshare in Florida. But, I like the way your parents are taking the cruises. I've never been on a cruise, but think I'd really like it! .-= Sherry´s last blog ..Billionaire Predictions for 2010 =-.

By: George@MoneyLounge.net

George@MoneyLounge.net — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:02:11 +0000

My parents bought a timeshare a couple years ago while they were on a cruise. It sounded like they just got a slick salesman that got them to buy in on it. They rarely travel, so they never really got a good use out of it, just more bills. The company that owned the place ended up going under. Long story short, my parents lost the timeshare, but did get some of their money back. In the end they had a net loss, and with everything they went through, I have to agree with all your points, and I would never buy a timeshare.

By: Susan Tiner

Susan Tiner — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:50:58 +0000

This is an area I keep meaning to research, but meanwhile I agree with your quick-and-dirty take on the pros/cons! .-= Susan Tiner´s last blog ..Debits of Our Lives Episode #8: Heather is Worried =-.