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This is allot of what I am seeing/hearing, the one thing that concerned me was that they require a $100 dollar deposit to hold the spot, and they say you get the 100 back after the presentation, as long as you stay for the whole thing.

As for the saying no, I have no problem telling people know with this kind of stuff. I have no interest in a time share at all so it will be easy to stick to the no

osugrad21;840376; said:
Guy on our staff tells us to watch out for this stuff, but it is 100% free. His wife sells timeshares in Myrtle Beach...same thing, 2 hr presentation for free weekend hotel room, meal vouchers at nice restaurants, rounds of golf, etc.

Massive pressure tactics, contact after you leave, basically badger you until you get nasty.

However, its 100% free...know what's going to happen going in and you will be fine.
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You could say that you are in the market for a time share but need to check several out and theirs is the first. If they pressure you, just say you must check others out to make an informed decision. Then say if theirs is so great, then the decision will be a no-brainer.

It's just crazy enough to work.
 
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Whats funny is that after doing some rsearch on teh company, the company is the one that also does those commercials on Stern and other radio shows where it is like an "interview" where they say if you call you get this and that etc. They have Alan Thicke and Toyna Roberts as their spokespeople. Guess they advertise in a couple of ways.
 
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I know a bit about timeshare intervals. It looks like Consolidated Resorts is the company you're dealing with. Alan Thicke bought into it and is their marketing person (I guess they think he adds credibility). They have timeshares in Orlando, Las Vegas and Hawaii. Depending on what assessment you buy into, you can trade between all of these locations. Expect A LOT of pressure to buy during your sales presentation, they will probably split you up and work on each of you separately. They will require all of your contact information up front so there's no way to avoid the follow-up calls. IMO it's too much of a hassle for a visit to Orlando. Now if they were sending you to Hawaii, that would be different......:biggrin:

But don't look at all timeshare companies as being equal and a scam. Most hotel chains have their own timeshares now (Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, Starwood, Four Seasons, etc.) and allow you to swap intervals at any of their resorts anywhere throughout the world.

And as an FYI, something like 75% of the cost to develop a timeshare resort is allocated to marketing. They spend a ton of money to send people like you on long weekends at one of their resorts and the sales people are under tremendous pressure to sell intervals to make the resort profitable. Oh, and never finance a timeshare. They'll charge you something like 15% - 20% interest. Take out a home equity loan and pay cash if you need to.
 
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I've heard nothing but bad things from folks who "tried" it... If you really want a timeshare you can purchase one from a current owner who really wants out for pennies on the dollar...

It wouldn't be worth my time... if I was in college and they offered one during spring break, I might have taken them up on the offer (assuming earned income wasn't a requirement ahead of time :tongue2: )...
 
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buckeyefool;840445; said:
This is allot of what I am seeing/hearing, the one thing that concerned me was that they require a $100 dollar deposit to hold the spot, and they say you get the 100 back after the presentation, as long as you stay for the whole thing.

As for the saying no, I have no problem telling people know with this kind of stuff. I have no interest in a time share at all so it will be easy to stick to the no
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In case you go to this, get "duped" into actually buying a timeshare, and wake up in "cold sweet" the next morning wondering "why the FUCK did I do that?"; remember most states have a "cooling off period' where you can cancel it:

FLORIDA: Under the Florida Vacation Plan and Timesharing Act, purchasers may cancel Timeshare contracts within 10 calendar days after the date the contract is signed if the seller is notified of the cancellation in writing. Any attempt by the seller to obtain a wavier of the cancellation right is void and of no effect. While closing documents may be executed, the closing cannot actually take place until the 10 day cancellation period has expired.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Contracts must inform the purchaser of the right to cancel the contract within four days, not including Sunday if that is the fourth day, from the date of the contract. Additionally, the purchaser may cancel at any time if the accommodations or facilities are no longer available as provided in the contract. Cancellation notice must be sent to the seller by certified mail, return receipt requested.

http://law.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/timeshares
 
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