Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2019 Timeshares. Is it because you don't want to vacation in a limited number of locations, can't commit to travel annually, hidden costs and fees, or something else? I've never sat through a presentation, having avoided them like the plague, despite the bribes they offer. So what am I not missing that I would hate if I owned a timeshare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 16, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Timeshares. Is it because you don't want to vacation in a limited number of locations, can't commit to travel annually, hidden costs and fees, or something else? I've never sat through a presentation, having avoided them like the plague, despite the bribes they offer. So what am I not missing that I would hate if I owned a timeshare? How do you know right now where you want to go on a vacation next year? Also, your timeshare was probably used as a porn-production set by another "owner", so there is probably semen on the ceiling. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted March 16, 2019 Just now, Randomguy said: How do you know right now where you want to go on a vacation next year? Also, your timeshare was probably used as a porn-production set by another "owner", so there is probably semen on the ceiling. My wife's boss owns a time share with a company that has resorts in numerous locations. There is a slight fee with some of the properties, but as long as you want to vacation on a Mexican beach, they can accommodate you. As for the second part, how does that differ from any other hotel in the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 16, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2019 Just now, Prophet Zacharia said: My wife's boss owns a time share with a company that has resorts in numerous locations. There is a slight fee with some of the properties, but as long as you want to vacation on a Mexican beach, they can accommodate you. As for the second part, how does that differ from any other hotel in the world? In case you don't want semen-covered ceilings in Mexico, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 16, 2019 Share #5 Posted March 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Timeshares. Is it because you don't want to vacation in a limited number of locations, can't commit to travel annually, hidden costs and fees, or something else? I've never sat through a presentation, having avoided them like the plague, despite the bribes they offer. So what am I not missing that I would hate if I owned a timeshare? A work colleague is an executor of her mother's estate. It's been hellish for her to unravel/get out of the timeshare her parents bought. (her father died a decade ago). There are various clauses in the agreement that will trick one...and pull you in to keep on paying/difficult to get out. She's had to hire a lawyer to sift through the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted March 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, shootingstar said: There are various clauses in the agreement that will trick one...and pull you in to keep on paying/difficult to get out. She's had to hire a lawyer to sift through the mess. I've seen tv commercials for attorneys who specialize in getting people out of timeshare agreements. So is this a good threat to my kids when they are misbehaving? Do that one more time and I'm getting a time share to totally screw you when I am dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 16, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Timeshares. Is it because you don't want to vacation in a limited number of locations, can't commit to travel annually, hidden costs and fees, or something else? I've never sat through a presentation, having avoided them like the plague, despite the bribes they offer. So what am I not missing that I would hate if I owned a timeshare? You aren't missing anything in the timeshare buying thing. They are a bad investment. Although, the presentation event might be serving halibut. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted March 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Although, the presentation event might be serving halibut. I would expect nothing less. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted March 16, 2019 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2019 It's like the razor companies making the real money on the blade refills. The timeshare companies turn the maintenance fee into the annuity. It goes on & on & on & on. Very hard to get out. And the companies promising to get you out are another kind of terrible. Their own scam going on. Go to E bay and see all the timeshares going for $1.00. Now a halibut steak dinner can get me to attend. Last year WoScrapr & I went to an annuity sales pitch on Valentines Day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team scooter Posted March 16, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 16, 2019 Everyone I know that has a time share thought it was a good idea at the time, but lives change. I cant tell you the times we've been invited to use a friends timeshare just because they've already payed for it. They say its like buying a boat. The two happiest times of owning them is when you first buy them, then after you finally sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 16, 2019 Share #11 Posted March 16, 2019 22 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: I would expect nothing less. I personally know no one who own a timeshare, not even in the Rocky Mountains. Everyone I know locally drives/hotel Or they bought a chalet/condo a 2nd place over a decade ago and spends time whenever, wherever year round. And these are people with sufficient money. But then, no one I know has a home in 365 yr. no-snow region... and living not far from the mountains (110 km. west), it's just better to hotel it whenever it suits. Calgary is 110 km. that close. Vancouver is 100 km. south of Whistler. Clearly we're not candidates for 2nd place in warm/tropical areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted March 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, team scooter said: They say its like buying a boat. The two happiest times of owning them is when you first buy them, then after you finally sell them. Don’t say that. I own two boats. ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 16, 2019 Share #13 Posted March 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Don’t say that. I own two boats. ? That’s 2 happy days you have to look forward to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Kzoo said: That’s 2 happy days you have to look forward to. Maybe @Longjohn wants to sail at Moraine instead of kayaking this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 16, 2019 Share #15 Posted March 16, 2019 38 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Maybe @Longjohn wants to sail at Moraine instead of kayaking this summer? My brother always wanted a small sail boat. He finally bought one maybe ten years ago. He didn't have a vehicle he could put a hitch on at the time so he had one of his sons pick it up and deliver it to his house. That's where it sits today, he has never had it in the water. I can sail just fine in my kayaks if I decide to put a sail on them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted March 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, Longjohn said: My brother always wanted a small sail boat. He finally bought one maybe ten years ago. He didn't have a vehicle he could put a hitch on at the time so he had one of his sons pick it up and deliver it to his house. That's where it sits today, he has never had it in the water. I can sail just fine in my kayaks if I decide to put a sail on them. Does he need a time share in Cancun? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 16, 2019 Share #17 Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Don’t say that. I own two boats. ? You're an auto mechanic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 16, 2019 Share #18 Posted March 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Don’t say that. I own two boats. ? Twice the fun then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 16, 2019 Share #19 Posted March 16, 2019 So many reasons, but the biggie is my general aversion to spending money! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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