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Save Time and Money: Buy or Rent a Bluegreen timeshare with BuyATimeshare.com May 15, 2012

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Bluegreen Resorts, Disney, General, News & Events, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel , add a comment

Bluegreen Corp. has reported significant growth in its first quarter of 2012. This is unlike many other developers over the past few years. Likewise, BuyATimeshare.com has seen a dramatic increase in offers made on Bluegreen Resorts in Orlando as well as the demand for Bluegreen Points.

The Money that could have been saved:

Bluegreen President and CEO John Maloney Jr. states “We experienced strong growth in system-wide sales and our fee-based services business. We also generated positive free cash flow and reduced outstanding debt.” If you would rather free up your own cash flow and reduce your own debt, don’t give up your vacation, and don’t pay for a timeshare on the retail market. Enjoy the same Bluegreen vacation experience with a wide range of resorts and points packages to choose from. Contact BuyATimeshare.com to secure an affordable timeshare vacation today!

Timeshare sales brought in $74.7 million for Bluegreen. The average sales-price per timeshare transaction declined to $11,549 in the first quarter from $12,106 in 2011. However, the same consumers that have made this monumental first-quarter possible could have saved thousands of dollars by buying or even renting their vacation properties at BuyATimeshare.com.

Bluegreen Timeshare Vacations for Less:

If you too are interested in world-class destinations like Bluegreen Resort’s The Fountains or Bluegreen Resort’s Orlando’s Sunshine Resort I & II, save time and money with BuyATimeshare.com.

Bluegreen Atlantic Palace is another popular timeshare that has witnessed increased popularity and a wide range of offers over the past few months. BuyATimeshare.com and the resale market is a great way to buy and rent a Bluegreen timeshare directly from a deeded owner.

At BuyATimeshare.com, there are hundreds of Bluegreen timeshares and points packages available for up to 60% off what the resort would charge. If you are looking for the same great vacation experience that only Bluegreen Resorts can offer, find the destination of your choice and save thousands of dollars off of your next timeshare purchase or rental.

The NTOA Meeting Helps Timeshare Owners to Better Understand Their Industry February 28, 2012

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, RCI, silverleaf, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

The National Timeshare Owners Association (NTOA) held its latest meeting at The Villages on Sunday, February 19, 2012. This latest meeting was aimed at helping timeshare owners and developers to better understand the issues facing the industry and the variety of resources available to them.

An expert cast of speakers presented their take on such topics as the current state of the resale market, exchange options and even a lesson on timeshare scams from the Attorney General’s office of Florida.

Nearly 160 timeshare owners from around the country attended the meeting for the valuable educational and networking opportunities available at every NTOA meeting.

Peter Emery, Sales Manager of CashOutATimeshare.com lead a discussion for timeshare owners who are looking at potentially selling or renting out their vacation properties. And according to the NTOA blog site, “we’re pleased to report that only a week later, some timeshares have already been sold!”

Rich Muller presented a powerful warning to timeshare owners and developers regarding alleged “Consumer Advocacy Groups.” Shep Altshuler, A representative from TimeSharing Today Magazine presented a discussion on the importance of owner participation in their home resort and the right every timeshare owner has. Those who attended the meeting left with a number of resources to call should they have any questions.

The National Timeshare Owners Association is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping timeshare consumers to better understand their properties and their rights as owners. The next meeting of the NTOA will be held in Baltimore on Sunday, April 15, 2012. This is typically the largest NTOA event of the year. To register, contact Ed Hastry.

Rising Hotel Rates Make Hawaii Timeshares a Great Deal January 22, 2012

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Bluegreen Resorts, Hawaii timeshare, Marriott Timeshares, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

Last year’s figures for Hawaii’s hotel rates and occupancy levels demonstrate once again the value of Hawaii timeshare.

According to an article in the Pacific Business News, occupancy levels for Hawaii hotels are holding steady at around 73%, which is way up from what it was a few years ago in the midst of the recession. Those higher visitor levels are driving increases in hotel rates, with the average room rate now at $192 a night, up 8.7% from this time last year.

Multiplied out over seven nights, that’s $1,344 a week for the average cost of a hotel room. And who knows what you’d get for an average hotel room in Hawaii. With occupancy rates climbing, it’ll get even harder to book a hotel room at a decent rate.

By now, you’ve probably figured out where I’m going with this.

Hotel rates will continue to escalate as resorts look to recoup the lost revenue of the last few years. Most will give you a basic room with a bed, hopefully a coffee maker, maybe a bar fridge. At the average price, don’t expect much more.

On the other hand, Hawaii timeshare rentals can provide a one-bedroom unit with full kitchen and the resort perks you enjoy from upscale establishments. If you don’t believe me, check the BuyaTimeshare.com website by clicking here.

You’ll find Marriott timeshare rentals on Kauai for as little as $850 for the week! Other brand names such as Wyndham timeshare, Bluegreen and Diamond have timeshare units for rent for under $1,000 a week.

Even units at one of the most renowned resorts in the world, the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, are renting for about $200 a night.

I bring all this up because timeshare rentals continue to be the best vacation value in the world. When you consider what you get for the money, especially compared to a hotel, it’s a no-brainer. But less than 10% of the public rents a unit for vacations, so we need to get the word out about the best kept secret in the hospitality sector.

Again, don’t take my word for it. Check out our website for yourself by clicking here.

Bluegreen to Provide Sales Support for Manhattan Club Timeshare April 14, 2011

Posted by John Stephens in : Bluegreen Resorts, News & Events , add a comment

Here is a real indication of the sign of the times in the timeshare business.

The Manhattan Club, the upscale, urban timeshare located on West 56th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue in the heart of New York City, has contracted with Bluegreen to provide sales, marketing and title services on behalf of the resort.

Bluegreen brings the Manhattan Club into its fold as it expands its fee-based services business as part of its strategy to generate revenue without building new developments. The down economy has pretty much pulled the plug on new projects, so the logic works like this – if you can’t build ‘em, join ‘em.

Up until now, Bluegreen has been targeting resorts that were either older or without the resources necessary to stay competitive in the new economic reality (translate: sales were down and they couldn’t keep their heads above water). So Bluegreen comes in and contracts with those resorts to essentially take over their sales and marketing department, sell weeks on behalf of the resort and split the profits.

Sounds like a win-win for both. The resort sells weeks and Bluegreen makes some coin with little or no capital outlay.

Bluegreen isn’t the only brand to think of this, as Wyndham not only has a fee-based services department but will also re-brand a resort if the property is agreeable. Again, cha-ching for Wyndham.

I actually think it is a great idea for the brands, which have been in need of new revenue streams since the economy tanked and they needed to make up for lost sales.

The problem is that small and medium sized resorts are now caught in the middle. Unless they are sold out and flush with cash from maintenance fees and successful in-house rental programs (good luck with that!) they will be tempted to turn the keys over to a brand to help generate revenue and even re-brand if needed.

Most of the time, whoever controls the cash, wins. So where does that leave a resort in need of sales or someone to come in and create new revenue streams to keep them afloat? Probably swallowed up by the big brand.

Bluegreen’s own press release gave an indication of this when they said “The addition of The Manhattan Club to our growing number of fee-based service clients will provide the opportunity to our Bluegreen Vacation Club members to experience New York City and will provide purchasers of The Manhattan Club product through Bluegreen the opportunity to experience 56 other Bluegreen Vacation Club resorts in the United States, Aruba and the Bahamas”.

So Bluegreen is expanding its empire by bringing in the Manhattan Club, which becomes just one of “56 other Bluegreen Vacation Club resorts”.

What should make smaller, independent timeshare resorts concerned is that if it can happen to the Manhattan Club, one of the best-known timeshare resorts in one of the best-known cities in the world, then it can happen to anyone.

In the long run, maybe this is the best thing that can happen to the industry. It has been leaning towards the brands for years anyway and if the economy is taking its toll on smaller resorts, then perhaps it’s time for the rich to get richer. After all, owners will want to know that their resort has the resources to renovate when needed and provide a great vacation experience.

Fortunately for you, you can buy Manhattan Club timeshare right here on the BuyaTimeshare.com website without having to pay the inflated prices that Bluegreen will undoubtedly charge to cash in on their new agreement. You can find those Manhattan Club timeshare weeks available for sale by clicking here.

Timeshare Industry Gets Some Good News to Start Off the New Year January 4, 2011

Posted by John Stephens in : Bluegreen Resorts, Timeshare Resale , add a comment

First of all, we’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year as we look forward to a great 2011.

To get the new year off on a positive note, a couple of timeshare industry news items made headlines this week that, hopefully, indicate a better 2011 for the industry following  the negativity that clouded  the timeshare industry in 2010.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Orlando-based timeshare developer Celebrity Resorts has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after filing for protection early last year. A company representative stated that Celebrity has come out from under the court-administered reorganization “fully intact” with no loss of jobs.

This is significant as financial troubles have plagued the organization for years and, while the company has operated with minor disruption to owners, the move allows Celebrity to finally begin the road to recovery and give owners some sense of stability. According to the company’s website, Celebrity has 13 properties throughout the country.

The second piece of good news comes courtesy of Bluegreen, which announced a new $20 million timeshare receivables purchase facility with Quorum Federal Credit Union. With financing tight throughout the industry as a result of the recession, news of additional funding for timeshare developers is a great way to begin the New Year. This will allow Bluegreen to continue with new timeshare sales, while receiving the backing of Quorum, and generate additional revenue from those sales.

The underlying theme from these articles is the added stability they bring to the industry and the confidence such news generates for people looking to buy timeshare and sell timeshare.

Celebrity has some great properties in places like Florida, Nevada and Colorado and people looking to buy Celebrity timeshare will want to know if the company is on solid footing before making a purchase. Putting the Chapter 11 filing behind them will certainly help.

Bluegreen’s news also helps, but in a different way. The new facility will help the company with new sales, but hopefully those people looking to buy Bluegreen timeshare take a look online here at Buyatimeshare.com for bargains before they sign on the dotted line at the resort. Those people who buy new will be looking to sell down the road anyway, so we’ll benefit either way.

You’ll find great deals on Bluegreen timeshare by clicking here and Celebrity timeshare by clicking here.

Renting Pet Friendly Timeshares Now More Popular Than Ever March 23, 2010

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Disney, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, RCI, silverleaf, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

If you agree that when on vacation your pets require the same quality accommodations as we do, you will be happy to know that there are dozens of resorts available. You do not have to rely on friends and family or a kennel service to care of your furry companions. BuyATimeshare.com has dozens of pet friendly timeshare resorts in inventory. Included is a list: arranged by exchange companies Interval International (II) and Resort Condominiums International (RCI).

As an important part of our family, pet friendly resorts are becoming popular throughout the world. Often a necessity among today’s mobile population, BuyATimeshare.com can find the pet friendly vacation to suite a large family or an intimate getaway. The needs of a pet vary and there are some details to consider when planning your next vacation:

Make sure there is enough room for pets to play at the destination. A dog needs room to roam, walk, and… vacation. Nearby trails or mountains, fields and ponds are all great for dogs. Urban settings may be more suited for cats and small dogs as the bustle of a city may be too much for some dogs.

If your pet has a medical condition, they may need extra consideration. Vacationing far from home may not be the best choice for pets with illness, or limited. Always contact the resort to inquire about any breed or weight restrictions when planning a vacation.

When traveling abroad, it is important to plan well-ahead of time. If vacationing in another country, be sure to contact both the airline and the resort to learn all about their pet regulations. Some airlines allow pets as carry-on, it is important to research all guidelines before booking.

Well-socialized dogs that enjoy meeting new friends and exploring new environments will typically like a vacation away. An aggressive or nervous temperament may not be best to travel. Sometimes traveling is not the best way for your pet to vacation. Before making reservation, determine the resort’s rules about pets.

Establish communication with the resort and understand what “Pet Friendly” means to them. Often times the pets are welcome in the suites, sometimes it means there is simply onsite kennel service. Expect a “pet deposit” to cover any potential damages to the resort. Remember that Pet Friendly is for your convenience and is not for everyone; make sure it is not too much for your pet to travel. Listed below are many Pet Friendly resorts for you to choose from:

Interval International
– Alanda Club Marbella – Marbella, Spain
– Alpenland Sporthotel – Maria Alm, Austria
– Alpenland Sporthotel – St. Johann-im-Pongau, Austria
– Christmas Mountain Village – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States
– Corail Royal Marina – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Corail Royal Plage – Tabarka, Tunisia
– Disney’s Beach Club Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s BoardWalk Villas – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa – Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States
– Erie Islands Resort & Marina – Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
– Executive Timbers Resort and Golf Club – Ridgedale, Missouri, United States
– Grand Seas Resort – Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
– Gold Point Condominiums – Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
– Grand Crowne Resorts – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Macdonald Dalfaber Resort and Options by Macdonald at Dalfaber Resort – Aviemore, Scotland
– Marbella Suites en la Playa – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas – Newport Coast, California
– Meadow Ridge of Door County – Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
– Northwoods Club of Lake Placid – Lake Placid, New York
– Summerfield Condo Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– The Banyan Resort – Key West, Florida, United States
– The Surrey Vacation Resort – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Villas at Lantern Bay and Eagles Nest Resort at Indian Point – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Westgate Historic Williamsburg – Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
– Windsurf Resort at Cabarete Beach – Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Resort Condominiums International
– Atlantic Resorts – Ocean Pines, Maryland, United States
- Bali Shangrila Beach Club – Bali, Indonesia
– Blue Bay Club – Cancun, Mexico
– Callao Garden – Canary Islands (Tenerife), Spain
– Celebration World Resort – Kissimmee, Florida, United States
– Caravanserai Beach – St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
– Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– Grand Houseboat Vacation Club – Stigler, Oklahoma, United States
– Great Glen Water Park Club – Inverness-Shire, Scotland
– Inn at SilverCreek – Silvercreek, Colorado, United States
– Maeva Clubhotel Cannes Marina – Mandelieu, France
– Lucayan – Ocean City, Maryland, United States
– Marco Polo Club Hotel Happy – Kaprun, Austria
– Paradise Found Vacation Club at Sapphire Beach Resort – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States
– Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay – Mazatlan, Mexico
– Pueblo Bonito Sunset – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
– Rancho Ruidoso Condominiums – Alto, New Mexico, United States
– Silverleaf’s Fox River Resort – Sheridan, Illinois, United States
– Silverleaf’s Hill Country Resort – Canyon Lake, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holiday Hills – Branson, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Holly Lake Ranch – Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Lake O’ the Woods – Flint, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Oak ‘n Spruce – South Lee, Massachusetts, United States
– Silverleaf’s Ozark Mountain Resort – Kimberling City, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Piney Shores Resort – Conroe, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort – Galveston, Texas, United States
– Silverleaf’s Timber Creek Resort – Desoto, Missouri, United States
– Silverleaf’s Villages – Flint, Texas, United States
– The Grand Mayan Acapulco – Acapulco, Mexico
– The Hilton Club of New York – New York City, New York, United States
– Windjammer Landing – Castries, Saint Lucia

Affiliated with Both II and RCI
- Kala Point and Resorts West Vacation Club at Kala Point – Port Townsend, Washington, United States
- Kilconquhar Castle Estate and Country Club – Leven, Fife, Scotland
- Premiere Vacation Club and Sedona Vacation Club at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa – Sedona, Arizona, United States
- The Plaza Resort and Spa – Palm Springs, California, United States
- Banff Rocky Mountain Resort – Banff, Alberta, Canada

Wesley Kogelman Returns to the Mike Bonacorsi Radio Show January 5, 2010

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Bluegreen Resorts, Customer Comments, Disney, General, Marriott Timeshares, RCI, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Wyndham Timeshares , 1 comment so far

Returning to the Mike Bonacorsi Radio Show was BuyATimeshare.com president Wesley Kogelman live to discuss timeshares as a financially beneficial opportunity. As his first conversation with Mike explored points-based timeshare systems and the use of exchange companies, his most recent broadcast discussed demographics of buyers and current trends in the industry.

Mike Bonacorsi, a Certified Financial Planner, broadcasts his show every Tuesday at noon Eastern Standard Time on WSMN Radio AM 1590 or online at http://www.wsmnradio.com/ and on his website http://www.mikebonacorsi.com/. His show is based on his award winning book, “Retirement Readiness; Creating Your Vision, Knowing Your Position, & Preparing for Your Future”, and his twenty years of experience in the financial world has provided listeners with a wealth of information.

First touching on the current demographics of timeshare owners and buyers, the two compared the cost of vacation homes vs. timeshare ownership. Kogelman explained that contrary to a vacation home, the use of a timeshare suite can often cut lodging costs in third when traveling. They discuss some of the recent changes in the hotel industry, such as the use of ‘points’ and exchange companies like RCI or Interval International to provide a flexibility that can match today’s traveling trends.

In addition, Kogelman revealed his plans for a new office opening in Las Vegas. Just as Tampa, the birthplace of BuyATimeshare.com, is a vacation hot-spot immersed in fractional and timeshare ownerships, Las Vegas continues to be a major destination. All big brands have been established in Vegas for decades, with millions of people returning each year.

Kogelman explained the many benefits of the secondary market for timeshare resales and rentals, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of timeshare ownership and rentals. Listeners have discovered the benefits of working with BuyATimeshare.com for resales and rentals. The Live Chat feature on the website is a spectacular feature created to equally educate both buyer and renter about timeshares and the secondary market.

Over the past ten years of business, BuyATimeshare.com strives to continually educate the community of timeshare owners, renters, and buyers. With press releases, radio shows, and the utilization of newer technologies such as Twitter and Facebook, the firm is dedicated to accessible marketing and open communication between the industry and its consumers. A downloadable soundbite of this radio interview is available here.

If you are interested in laying the groundwork for a retirement that is personally and financially secure, find Mike Bonacorsi’s Award winning book today “Retirement Readiness; Creating Your Vision, Knowing Your Position, & Preparing for Your Future” for sale at Amazon.com!

Timeshare Solutions for All, from BuyATimeshare.com February 20, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, Charity, Customer Comments, Disney, Donate a Timeshare, Fairfield Timeshares, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Hilton Head Island, JetShare, Marriott Timeshares, New Features, News & Events, Planet Hollywood, RCI, silverleaf, Sunterra Timeshare, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized, VOIC, Westgate Timeshares, Wyndham Timeshares , add a comment

The timeshare industry has brought us affordable vacationing and access to the world’s finest luxury resorts. Recent straits in the U.S economy however, have triggered companies to pare staff by the thousand. Unemployment has grown to 7.2 percent nationally. In the aftermath of a tough credit market, top brands in the hospitality industry have shed sales departments and are in the process of scaling down.

Due to an increase in the demand for selling and renting timeshares, the resale market is witnessing a boom. Consumers are finding affordable vacationing during economic hardship and owners are getting their timeshares sold. Contrary to current conditions, BuyATimeshare.com has employment opportunities during a companywide upgrade.

The New Hampshire-based timeshare reseller and marketing firm, BuyATimeshare.com owners Wes Kogelman and Jason Hamilton grew up in the granite state and want to offer a legitimate solution for individuals looking to sell or rent their timeshare properties.

Kogelman stated “We have the most aggressive marketing program to bring buyers and seller of timeshare properties together; we’ve shown success with all timeshare properties throughout the world and want to offer people a risk free way to sell or rent their timeshare properties.”

As a vacation property ownership can bring years of affordable vacationing, likewise they can become a liability. While annual maintenance fees pile up for some owners, others are unable to even enjoy their vacation property year after year. A growing number of people are liquidating assets and scurrying to pay their inflated home mortgages, BuyATimeshare.com has created the resale marketplace on their website to help in your efforts.

This is a significant tool in a world driven by internet technology. More and more owners cannot afford, do not use, or are just looking to sell or rent their vacation properties. “We’ve listened to our consumers and want to do everything possible to help. We are providing a month of proven risk free worldwide exposure,” Kogelman said.

In today’s economy, BuyATimeshare.com is looking to help however it can. The company’s founders are offering an inexpensive route to worldwide exposure. Those who want to get money for their timeshare, or are just looking to secure a timeshare without the inflated price at the resort, can enjoy the for-sale-by-owner benefits at BuyATimeshare.com.

Hotel Brands Continue to Cut Staff in Timeshare Sector January 27, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : ARDA, Bluegreen Resorts, General, Hilton Grand Vacation, Marriott Timeshares, News & Events, Sunterra/Diamond Resorts, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , add a comment

Layoffs continue to pile up as 2009 proves to be as bad for employment as December 2008 was. Spreading like wildfire, Hilton Grand Vacations is following suite with 187 of their 3,500 timeshare employees let go. Marriott is cutting at least 134 people by mid-February due to the infamous tightening of credit. Bluegreen is another top brand in the hospitality industry that has continued to shed 60% its workforce to stay afloat.

The need for sales staff has declined to a point that most companies are grinding down their marketing and timeshare sales positions altogether. Marriott and Hilton continue construction of new resorts however. Representatives repeat over and over that their timeshare segments are suffering because of the tight credit market, declining real estate values and less spending by fearful consumers. Hilton is excited about discussing plans for expansion however, but will not comment on the numerous layoffs.

BuyATimershare.com is seeing exponential grown and is in the midst of augmenting its staff to keep pace with the success. As timeshare developers decay, people are eager to get rid of their vacation properties. Still cooling off after opening a new resort in Hawaii, Hilton still speaks optimistically.

A representative said that plans to expand in Orlando’s tourist corridor are underway and Hilton is eager to discuss its expansion in the Sunshine State. Diamond Resorts had considered acquiring Bluegreen for $15 per share plus all outstanding debts. Today that would be quite a bargain since Bluegreen has drastically reduced its growth and budget in light of the economic credit crunch. Bluegreen, after cutting over 2000 jobs, are considering further cutbacks.

No More Resale Scams or Timeshare Tricks January 19, 2009

Posted by Bryan Connelly in : Bluegreen Resorts, General, New Features, News & Events, Planet Hollywood, Timeshare Rental, Timeshare Resale, Timeshare Resource, Travel, Uncategorized , 1 comment so far

Regardless if someone can convince you to buy, if you cannot afford it—you cannot have it! It is this fact that has crushed the timeshare developers, with more asset backed securities going delinquent and defaulting everyday.

Recent actions have deplored the timeshare industry even further. The same developers that have become household names have been caught using unethical sales tactics so many times throughout 2008 that it is no wonder the outlook for 2009 and 2010 is so grim. So many deceptive and archaic sales practices are still in use. It is surprising that brands like Wyndham, Westgate, and Bluegreen, thought they could treat people like that! After a few years we won’t stand for that will we?!

Current press however, is revealing to the public that such high-pressure sales are inevitable, and that lying takes place during each presentation. Perhaps after enough time these tactics will disappear from timeshare completely. Such menacing techniques have gained the attention of multiple Attorney Generals from across the country. Bluegreen was caught in obvious bait & switch schemes as they lured over 5000 Pennsylvania residents with a tropical getaway and ‘free’ airfare.

Bluegreen instead subjected the victims to high-pressure sales presentations. This is exactly the kind of approach that has tarnished the timeshare industry for so long. They successfully scammed more than $100 million from Pennsylvania residents alone—with no free airfare in sight. Westgate, still celebrating its topping off of Planet Hollywood Towers in Las Vegas, laid off portions of their staff (probably to help pay for the endeavor). A few weeks later Westgate was hit with $1 million in punitive damages.

On behalf of 30 Utah residents the courts found the Florida-based timeshare firm guilty of attracting people to its resort using travel vouchers that were too difficult to redeem. At BuyATimeshare.com we feel it is this type of unethical practices that have sealed the fate of the industry. Marked as lying and underhanded, it is not creative press that paints the picture, but coverage of facts that reveals the true colors of these companies.

These types of sales have long been red-flagged as a scam in the timeshare industry. The resale market has been trying to accomplish where the developers have failed—offering affordable vacation properties without extra fees or sales pressure. It is this dedication to customer protection and satisfaction that will ensure our business is not built on lies, and will not crumble under the weight of reality.