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Wesley Kogelman Named as Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club Foundation February 23, 2012

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In recognition of his contributions made to The Rotary Foundation Wesley Kogelman became a Paul Harris Fellow last week at the Rotary Club of Souhegan Valley.

Donations are made to Annual Program Funds, PoilioPlus, or the Humanitarian Grants Program to help enrich the lives of others. Kogelman was awarded his certificate of recognition at the Hampton Inn in Nashua.

The Paul Harris Society has made contributions to support Foundation Grant Activities around the world. From disease prevention and treatment, to water sanitation and literacy, each Paul Harris Fellow is a part of the ongoing improvement of heath, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.

Wesley Kogelman, founder and president of BuyATimeshare.com, has made contributions to several fundraisers and has helped to organize events throughout the years.

Recently, the Souhegan Valley Happy Hour Club has spearheaded events like the Annual Monday Night Football Fundraiser, as well as supporting the Annual Golf Tournament held at the Amherst Country Club.

In 2009 Kogelman and a group of 33 Rotarian traveled to Honduras to assist in building schools, hospitals, and water purifying stations.

In recognition of his contributions to the Rotary Foundation, Wesley Kogelman’s name will be added the ranks of such notable figures as U.S. President Jimmy Carter, astronaut James Lovell and Mother Teresa.

Best Holiday Wishes from BuyATimeshare.com December 23, 2011

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Despite hard times that many location businesses have experienced because of the recession, BuyATimeshare.com completed another successful year with a Christmas celebration. Wesley Kogelman and the Managers at BuyATimeshare.com treated their staff to an exciting Hibachi dinner at Nashua’s famous Mikata restaurant.

The Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is a local favorite where everyone was able to relax and enjoy some great food with their friends and loved ones. “It’s important to promote out employees and the effort they put into everyday” said Kogelman.

In Tampa, BuyATimeshare.com employees celebrated the holidays together with an event catered by the always decadent Cheesecake Factory. Wesley Kogelman explains that it’s not all just about celebrating the holidays, but about keeping his team happy. “It’s a great chance to get everyone together after a long year of hard work and celebrate all of the success we’ve had.”

In 2011 BuyATimeshare.com was included in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list as well as sponsoring several events for local non-profit organizations. Building up to Christmas was holiday-inspired week of contests and games. The staff was able to win gifts from under the charismas tree, or could spin the prize wheel for every property that joined the resale market.

The New Hampshire office wrapped up the weak of celebration with an office-wide luncheon and the first annual “Ugly Sweater Contest.” Participants donned the most hideous Christmas attire they could find to win the title of ugliest holiday sweater. In Florida, employees decorated their desks with holiday ornaments, garland and lights
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With a sluggish economy and high unemployment, corporate holiday parties have reached a 20-year low. Holiday celebrations are crucial to keeping a team close and to boost morale among colleagues. Everyone at BuyATimeshare.com is definitely showing signs of the Holiday spirit. From everyone at BuyATimeshare.com, we wish you a very Happy Holiday Season!

BuyATimeshare.com Collects More Than 1,700 Pounds of Food for Families in Need November 19, 2011

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BuyATimeshare.com has wrapped up its Third Annual Food Drive with some heartwarming results. Working with local businesses, the drive was able to generate 1,200 pounds of food for the New Hampshire Food Bank and the Nashua Soup Kitchen. Together with donations from our office in Tampa, Florida, BuyATimeshare.com was able to contribute 1,778 pounds of food to local charities.

In addition, BuyATimeshare.com hosted a fundraiser at Peddlers Daughter in Nashua. The event included a raffle to raise as much money as possible. Headlining the raffle was a free vacation and airfare for two provided by BuyATimeshare.com. The winner of this year’s raffle was announced, and the successful event raised $800 for a total monetary donation of $1,315.

On Monday, November 21, the managers of BuyATimeshare.com donated their time at the Nashua Soup Kitchen. This came as a welcomed surprise to the Food Pantry, which expects to distribute over 1,000 Holiday Boxes to needy families in the area. President of BuyATimeshare.com Wesley Kogelman said, “We look forward to another great holiday food drive and I look forward to helping these families again.” A special thanks to Frederick’s Pastry’s for participating as a drop off location. And thanks to our own Randy Medeiros for a great job organizing the event and being the man on the microphone.

With so many reasons to step up and give back to the community, everyone at BuyATimeshare.com is ready to work with local businesses and residents for next year’s big Food Drive. The staff is always looking for ways to get involved. Whether working with the United Way of Nashua, Toys for Tots in Tampa Bay, BuyATimeshare.com employees are excited to contribute. Whether sponsoring an event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Nashua & Greater Salem, or donating backpacks to Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa, there is always a way give back to the local community.

BuyATimeshare.com Reports Another Successful Food Drive November 15, 2011

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The giving spirit at BuyATimeshare.com is reflected in a heaping mountain of food to help support the New Hampshire Food Bank and the Nashua Food Pantry. Reports of food shortages in local food banks inspired BuyATimeshare.com president Wesley Kogelman hold the food drive earlier in the year, so everyone can donate as much as possible. And after just a few short weeks the offices have collected over1,200 pounds of food.


You can help too. Join us at The Peddler’s Daughter in Nashua for a fundraiser and raffle. The NH Food Bank and The Nashua Food Pantry expect to distribute over 1,000 Holiday Boxes to families in the area. The event will be chance to raise a cash donation and to make a final weigh-in of this year’s Food Drive. So if you would like to part of our biggest event yet, join BuyATimeshare.com at the Peddler’s Daughter from 6pm to 9pm tonight, November 17.

Wesley Kogelman Attends the 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference August 29, 2011

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Along with several industry experts, developers and hoteliers, Wesley Kogelman will be attending the 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference from October 17 – 19. Kogelman, president and CEO of BuyATimeshare.com, hopes to contribute guidance as an industry leader in the secondary market, as well as listening carefully to further understand the complete picture presented by industry experts at the conference. By attending this event, Kogelman will better the resale industry with valuable knowledge learned from a variety of resources.

Wesley Kogelman will be working directly with developers, homeowner associations, and management companies to learn more about the many different shared ownership business models. In order to better the user experience for all of BuyATimeshare.com clientele, as well as future customers, Kogelman hopes to share ideas with industry leaders to further increase the value of the secondary timeshare market. There are many facets to the fractional and shared ownership concept. And the many segments and guests speakers will build on the future of how we all vacation.

Featured speakers like Jeffrey Ma and noted marketing strategist Peter C. Yesawich, Ph.D, will be sharing their expertise on changing trends in business, technology and consumer activity. Representatives of Smith Travel Research and the American Resort Developers Association (ARDA) will be discussing the current status of the industry. And throughout the day presenters will discuss the future of mixed-used resort, government regulations, and consumer demographics.

Wesley Kogelman has been providing timeshare solutions for over a decade. During this year’s conference he is hoping to make BuyATimeshare.com a more effective resource for timeshare buyers and seller. The 13th Annual Shared Ownership Investment Conference has been aptly themed “A New Perspective,” and will focus on networking and the sharing of ideas. Subjects like the future of shared ownerships like traditional timesharing, fractionals, and private residence clubs will be covered by those who have had success in those segments.

Wesley Kogelman and the Souhegan Valley Rotary Help The 100 Holes of Golf Fundraiser August 1, 2011

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Wesley Kogelman and the Souhegan Valley Rotary was able to contribute nearly $1000 in cash, as well as volunteering their time during the 17th annual golf tournament fundraiser. Held on Friday, July 29 at the Amherst Country Club, the turnout for this annual event was overwhelming. And with 100 holes of golf to shoot in one day, there was plenty of activity. All of the proceeds benefit the Milford Rotary Club Foundation where every cent goes back into the community. Wesley Kogelman, president and founder of local BuyATimeshare.com knows how important this occasion is to the community. “This is the major fundraiser for the year” Kogelman explains, “…and I look forward to being a part of next year’s event as well.” Along with college scholarships, the Milford Rotary Club Foundation supports grants, community projects and donations to other worthy organizations that help provide aide and services to the area.

Wesley Kogelman and BuyATimeshare.com and sold raffle tickets and volunteered their time to make sure the tournament when off without a hitch. By monitoring the greens and tending to flags when shots were made, the daunting task of shooting 100 holes of golf in one day remained an entertaining event. In its 16 years, this fundraiser has generated $1 million dollars for surrounding communities. Each year the golf tournament lets teams play 100 holes of uninterrupted golf. Each team member plays an equal amount of the total 100 holes. For those involved, it is a fast-paced version of an otherwise leisurely game. Each team must complete 18 holes within 2 hours and 20 minutes. This is a significant difference from the four-hour game of patients and skill. The game is played from the early hours of the morning until the late afternoon where the winner is determined. If you are interested in participating in next year’s event, CLICK HERE or call 603 881-5800.

Buy A Timeshare.com Celebrates Employee Appreciation Week June 17, 2011

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Despite the rainy morning, it’s still a great day at BuyATimeshare.com. Wrapping up an exciting Employee-Appreciation Week, the staff was treated to a lunchtime barbecue. Managers set up the grill, bought the food, and prepared a colossal feast and celebration. In addition to a week of ice cream sundaes, breakfast from Panera Bread, and even a masseuse, the annual BuyATimeshare.com Employee-Appreciate Week is a chance to thank a great team of professionals for over a decade of hard work and success.

Randy Medeiros, Sales Manager and Jason Dobbins, Chief Technology Officer, man the grill as the hungry crowd gathers.

To better serve our customers, everyone at BuyATimeshare.com has worked toward new innovations and products to improve the buying experience. Recent additions to the website have made it easier for shoppers to find a resort that suits them best. See the activities a resort has, on-site and unit amenities, as well as nearby attractions for couples and families alike. Over the past few months, everyone has joined together to make BuyATimeshare.com the best service to timeshare sellers, buyers and renters. And with so many people vacationing for less money, timeshare owners have a lot to celebrate too! A week of celebration has come to a close with a first-class barbecue that exceeded all expectations. It has been a busy spring as more timeshare owners are beginning to sell off their timeshares. Vacationers looking to secure an affordable vacation property come to BuyATimeshare.com as their top choice. And though the rainclouds quickly moved in, everyone was able to enjoy the sunshine and conversation with the neighboring businesses that were also invited to the party.

Chris Hand, Administrative Manager, and Chris Turcotte, Customer Services Manager prepared the food for the entire group.

Wesley Kogelman, President and CEO also enjoyed this chance to show his team just how much he values their dedication. A welcomed change from a day at the office, this tribute to the staff was “the perfect way to thank a hardworking group for everything they do to make BuyATimeshare.com such a success.”


A line of BuyATimeshare.com executives and guests waiting for a delicious meal

Timeshare Relief Companies Are Not All They Claim To Be May 12, 2011

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It all sounds so enticing.

The guarantee to get you out of your timeshare. The “promise” that you can leave it with them and your worries are over. But are they?

These are the timeshare “relief” companies, these groups that you hear about usually through a direct mail card sent to your home or a phone call from someone you’ve never heard of, claiming that they have the silver bullet to help you part with your timeshare. The pitch usually goes something like this…..

“We’ll be in your town next (insert day of the week here) and would love for you to come and meet with us. We’ll explain how you can get rid of your timeshare without the fees and hassles associated with other companies.” But if you show up, what they don’t tell you in advance is that you’ll be out of pocket for about $4,000 for the “privilege” of supposedly handing over your timeshare.

And the real problems can occur if these companies don’t handle the transfers properly, with many such title transactions never actually consummated and the “former” owners suddenly realizing that they still legally own their property with no chance of getting that $4,000 back.

Please understand that on the secondary market, if it seems too good to be true, it usually is. This is a supply and demand business and anyone making promises to sell your timeshare, or having a buyer waiting to buy your timeshare, or claiming they can take it off your hands with no hassle, is someone to be very careful of.

We’ve been in this business for over 10 years and are as transparent and accountable as any business in the timeshare resale industry. We started when the internet was in its infancy and have seen drastic changes in the timeshare secondary market. This pitch by the relief companies is just the latest angle in a series of tactics over the years by companies looking to use shortcuts to enter the resale business.

We know that your best, and most cost-effective, way to part with your timeshare is to advertise it with a reputable company that provides exposure to a global audience looking for the product. That is why we work hard to rank BuyaTimeshare.com on page one of Google for a variety of timeshare-related search terms since we know that, for instance, about 600,000 people per month search out the word “timeshare” on Google.

Pricing a timeshare correctly and getting it in front of the people looking to buy timeshare or rent timeshare is the best way to part with it – not by paying thousands of dollars to a shadowy company and rolling the dice in the hope that you may – or may not – actually part with it.

To find out more about selling your timeshare, please click here.

Timeshare Business Development Opportunities to Benefit Customers May 5, 2011

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I was thinking earlier today about our CEO, Wesley Kogelman, and what a busy man he is these days traveling between our offices in New Hampshire and Florida as well as generating business opportunities with other timeshare companies.

And then it hit me.

We spend a large amount of time and resources looking for the best inventory available to satisfy people searching to buy timeshare or rent timeshare from our website. That inventory comes from owners advertising their timeshare for sale or for rent on our site. But we also collaborate with other timeshare companies to make sure that consumers have the best opportunity to buy or rent the most attractive timeshare properties possible.

That is why we hit the road to attend industry conferences throughout the year, with two conferences coming up later this month that will give us the chance to continue to build relationships with other industry partners for the benefit of consumers.

Wesley will be attending the GNEX 2011 expo next week in the Bahamas and, before you start feeling sorry for him having to spend a couple of days at the Atlantis Resort, understand that there will be about 75 companies in attendance from around the world with the same goal – to network and build business relationships that will enhance the vacation ownership product.

Our Sales Director, Peter Emery, will be doing the same thing later this month when the Cooperative Association of Resort Exchangers (C.A.R.E.) meets in Deerfield Beach, Fl. Pete will be networking with industry representatives in an effort to create opportunities for organizations to work together and provide the best possible deals for people looking for timeshare.

The industry sometimes gets a bad rap in the press for either looking to scam people on the secondary market or not trying to work together to improve the industry. I’m not suggesting that this doesn’t happen, but these conferences are held all over the world and companies like ours participate because we want to improve the industry and create a safe and secure environment for owners to offer up their timeshare and buyers and renters to take advantage of the great deals available on the internet.

You can find these deals on the BuyaTimeshare.com website by clicking here. But remember that there are a lot of people that work very hard to give you the opportunity to find these deals and discover excellent value for your next vacation.

BuyaTimeshare.com To Give Away A Free Vacation Through Facebook May 3, 2011

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By now you may have discovered the link at the bottom of our homepage, or perhaps you’ve seen the link on our Facebook Fan Page. It’s the way to a free vacation, courtesy of BuyaTimeshare.com.

We’re holding a vacation giveaway contest from now until the end of July, 2011 through our Facebook Fan Page, with the winner to receive free, round-trip airfare and a free week’s stay in a timeshare in either Orlando, FL or Las Vegas, NV.

The winner will get to choose the destination city from the two locations and bring along a companion, with contestants asked to enter through our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/RentaTimeshare. No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.

We’re so excited about breaking the 1,000 follower mark on our Facebook Page that we wanted to celebrate and decided to hold the contest as a special “thank you” event according to our CEO and fearless leader, Wesley Kogelman.

“We are very excited to be able to bring this contest to the people who understand the value of timeshare vacations,” said Kogelman. “The people who have decided to ‘like’ our page have access to special rental offers through our page every week and we wanted to thank them for deciding to engage with us on Facebook.”

The contest is the latest element of our new social media strategy as we look to interact with those of you looking for online vacation deals involving timeshare. The strategy consists of proactive moves to incorporate Facebook, Twitter and blogging through our website to provide information and touch points for you to interact with us as you look for great value for your accommodation booking.

“Many people still don’t understand the terrific opportunities that exist on the timeshare rental market,” added Kogelman. “You’re talking about staying in a one or two bedroom condo with a full kitchen, dining area, multiple bathrooms and laundry facilities for less money than staying in a hotel. It’s a no-brainer.”

“And thanks to the changes we’ve made to our website, the ease of use and the sheer volume of resort information now available on our website, we’ve become an online vacation planner for people looking for comprehensive information about how to take a timeshare vacation.”  

Those new changes are clearly seen in the way you can search for properties on our site and the information available on each resort. There is also destination information in the areas the resorts are located in, attraction information and even contact details for the resorts. You can find out what deals are available for timeshare resales and timeshare rentals through our website by clicking here.