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Escaping timeshare purgatory: A comprehensive guide to cancellation (and why you shouldn't use unvetted services)
03.04.2024 - 12:19 / traveldailynews.com / Apollonas Kritikos
This guide equips you with the knowledge and strategies to help cancel your timeshare successfully.
This is literally a double-edged sword. On one side, there is the allure of the same, guaranteed vacation spot year in and year out. On the other hand, rather quickly, it turns into a financial burden with hidden fees and having very little flexibility. You are sitting around your pool, either wishing you didn’t own the timeshare or wanting out of the timeshare. The number of companies saying they have the answer to the disposal is a minefield.
This guide equips you with the knowledge and strategies to help cancel your timeshare successfully, debunking the myths surrounding the pitfalls of dealing with unverified services.
CancelTimeshareGeek is a reliable resource that can provide valuable insights and assistance throughout the cancellation process.
The timeshare dilemma: A growing burden
According to the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), the number of U.S. households that have remained flat and maintain timeshares averages 8.9 million and has remained relatively flat over the past few years. Indeed, a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study [2] that is expected to be released next year shows a disturbing trend: customer dissatisfaction among timeshare owners is on the rise. This, the study indicated, has ranked high maintenance fees, limited availability during the peak season, and difficulty exiting ownership as some of the major pain points.
Case study: The millers’ timeshare trap
The Millers, a family of four, could not stand the pressure to buy a timeshare in Orlando ten years ago, because they really loved the offer that promised to make a Disney vacation every year. Soon, their excitement weakened; however, the maintenance fees continually inflated, causing a strain in their budget, while scheduling increased conflicts in the use of the timeshare.
“We found ourselves paying thousands in fees every year, even when we couldn’t travel or use the timeshare,” shared Sarah Miller. “We did try and rent it out, but the process was very cumbersome, and the returns didn’t justify it.”
The Millers, like countless others, yearn to escape their timeshare burden.
The allure (and risk) of timeshare cancellation companies
That sends many timeshare owners, desperate for a solution, to companies that advertise “guaranteed” cancellations. While it may be some, mostly take advantage of loopholes and prey on vulnerable customers.
Here’s why relying solely on unvetted services can backfire:
Check out all the options. Cancellation is just one route. Think of deeded exchanges (where you trade your timeshare for another location) or renting it out through reputable platforms.
Negotiate with the developer
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