Wednesday, September 15, 2010

State of New Jersey on the Watch for Timeshare Scammers


Timeshare scammers under New Jersey should be careful as the state is putting timeshare problems into its hands with expanded lawsuit against an individual and numerous travel companies falling under his name, for multiple counts of fraud and breach of contract.

One of the recent companies facing charges is the one owned by Daryl T. Turner named Blue Water and including other of his businesses, Dreamworks Vacation Club, Five Points Travel Company and Bentley Travel.

Evidences have been gathered to support the allegations of fraud found in the operations of Turner’s businesses including Vacation Clubs LLC doing business as La Bonne Vie Travel situated at 600 Park Avenue, Suite 200 in Manalapan.

“We’re continuing our investigation of Turner and his companies. This investigative effort has led us to La Bonne Vie Travel, which we’ve added as a defendant,” said David Szuchman, New Jersey’s Consumer Affairs Director.

Over 300 complaints against the defendants were received by The State of New Jersey’s Division of Consumer Affairs. One of the common complaints were the company’s failure to provide any services to clients after payment; misrepresentation of relationships with various hotels, airlines and car rental companies through the unauthorized use of their logos; and deceptive use of resorts, regions and packages in mailings and sales presentations, which in reality were not available.

The plaintiffs also listed the supposed free gifts in mailings covering free dinners, roundtrip airline tickets, car rentals, gas coupons and even seven-day cruises. They said that they were told to attend a 90-minute sales presentation for vacation packages to get the free gifts. But even after attending no gifts were handed.

Many have been victimized by companies engaged in timeshare like the company and businesses of the accused Turner. To avoid wasting money on scams related to timeshare check with the Better Business Bureau. The bureau rates timeshare companies and the said accused company gained the lowest rating of F. If you already have a timeshare unit and wish to dispose of it, it is also best to check with the Better Business Bureau before getting into any transaction with a company who offers services to help you get out of your timeshare. Do your research on timeshare exit solutions that are guaranteed to be effective and absolutely scam free. Stop whining about paying up maintenance fees when you can find the right timeshare exit solution.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Get-Rid Options Boil Down To Transfer Title


Anything that has something to do with timeshares today irritates me. Why shouldn’t I? I got tired of going the same place all over again. I cannot even use my exchange program because it’s difficult to book one and there are no equivalent units that are at least close to my unit’s value. For years it’s bothering me where to go to because I no longer can sustain the fees incorporated on it.

I applied every option I knew about. I tried, timeshare listing online. Yes, anybody can see my unit but there’s not even one who bothered to inquire me about it. Maybe because the price was unreasonable and so I lowered it down even more. But then, I felt like it was unfair for me as the previous investor to just receive a meager amount from what I’ve invested so hard in the past. Still, I pushed through that low price in order to be seen. There were inquiries but it would all boil down to nothing.

I sought for the help of charities as I thought they would like my unit. But they also refused my gift to them saying that the unit would be difficult for them to pay. I gave it for free yet still they refused my gift.

I did resell it and asked for the help of some resale companies. The problem was they were charging me with so many fees. They said that the fees would go directly to my unit’s advertising costs. I didn’t hesitate to shell out some cash. But I don’t think it were only ‘some’. It was because as time goes by they were charging again some fees which I found it very unnecessary already. After shelling out those bucks, I told myself that I’ve had enough of it. Still, my unit wasn’t sold. I tried to convince the resale company to give back what they owe me but they refused to. I filed a complaint in the Attorney General’s Office and it was passed on the federal courts for a lawsuit against the resale company.

And now, the only option I left is use the transfer title system which many timeshare owners have already used and were satisfied with the results. Though I wouldn’t gain any profits from it, but I am assured not to pay timeshare related fees anymore. It’s simply amazing.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Timeshares are Not that Bad


We all have the idea that timeshares are one of the best dream vacation experiences you could ever get. Also, we have already known for a fact that it has experienced tough times due to the economic recession, as all of us have been greatly affected by it. Despite the fact that the efforts of timeshare associations of rebuilding and regaining the whole image and reputation of the timeshare industry as a whole, media in particular still pushed through in making timeshare ownership be sensationalized and stuff. These journalists assumed and stated that the industry couldn’t bring itself up again even if there was somehow a slight increase in sales.

Compared from the journalists before, this generation’s news writers understand on how the industry tried to cope up from all the difficulties it experienced and on how it gives efforts in giving vacation seekers to experience timesharing benefits still. Timeshare industry had the reputation of pressuring people to sign up timeshare contracts. Amidst this branding, the new journalists asked the industry’s side and did not rely on its history so as to give a fair story about it. Yet the same perception remains from those journalists before.

The industry is making great efforts in recuperating the losses that they have encountered fro the past two years even if it’s been shaking and still struggling from all of it. The lack of buyers and customers for the primary and secondary market is one of the problems faced by the whole industry. Sales were very low that it really dropped timeshare sales harshly compared to its glory days. Timeshare resale, the secondary market, received and was faced with many controversies since a number of resale companies and some people appeared to be scammers and the likes. With that, a lot of timeshare owners felt so desperate in seeking for timeshare relief or in getting rid of their timeshares that they tried to do transactions with outside agencies which they did not know that it just worsen their situation.

These timeshare owners were then helped by Better Business Bureau or BBC in reselling their timeshare properties. The BBC makes lists of those timeshare reselling companies with the rates that they have awarded to it which is just between A and F; A means satisfactory and F as unsatisfactory. If the company that’s been teasing you to do business with them has an F rating, it just means that their reports are unreliable and their company as rubbish since they have committed mistakes and BBC received numerous complaints about it. But if the company you choose has an A rating, they are one of the best and you might want to work with them to really help your, as a timeshare owner, be relieved from your timeshare difficulties for sure or to have the best timeshare there is with reasonable costs and the likes. For more assurance and further information about scammers and their illegal, fraudulent operations, you could also approach the local state Attorney General Offices to help and guide you more.

There are many companies out there who could really give you the best service and help you to get rid of your timeshare and get timeshare relief for life. Ask and research for backgrounds and company profiles of such companies from those offices mentioned above (and don’t rely fully on what you read on the news) to make sure that you’re working with the right company who won’t deceive you.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Weighing The Timeshare Unloading Options

You’ve come to realize that reselling is as difficult as paying for those annual maintenance fees. Your hard work in learning the basics of trying to resell it yourself are not enough. But of course, you are competing with expert timeshare resellers that get noticed that instantly because of credibility and wise resale perks. And so you now choose to hire a timeshare broker of a resale company. The problem sets in when the broker asks for additional fees that will cover the advertising costs of your unit.

Whether the additional charges are affordable or not, that kind of offer should not be tolerated as that is where the scamming activities stem from. In reselling it is advisable not to shell out some cash. You can only give the part of the broker if the unit is already sold. Once there is money involved prior to closing the deal, the receiver might just escape and won’t come back.

And then, you thought of donating it to charities. Sad to say, charities no longer accept timeshares since the vacation plan is pretty hard to move. In addition, they are afraid that they might not be able to finance it once it reaches to its highest level which is really expected.

Why not let someone rent it? Surely, there are still those who wanted to experience a timeshare unit that they can enjoy without thinking about the maintenance fees. Owners would be able to use the rental fees to cover their maintenance fees. But the timeshare developers themselves are competing with the rental rates and perks. They have greater advantage than those independent resellers, or those who hired timeshare resellers since there promotions are well seen, well heard, and well updated. Plus, with the influx of timeshare units, there’s no way you can let others see what you want them to see.

Despite all these, there is still another timeshare relief that is worth trying. It is a guaranteed timeshare relief system that will enable you to finally free yourself from all timeshare fee obligations. All you have to secure is the proof that you already have paid the unit you own in full and that maintenance fees are current. No fees are required. It gives you the confidence that there’s no possibility of being tricked unlike those deceitful and unscrupulous timeshare resale companies.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Is Your Timeshare Worth the Cost?


When purchasing a timeshare, one might consider asking herself or himself of the amount that he or she will be spending in buying the property and as he avails it. Is it really worth the cost? Is it worthy enough for you to pay high amounts for? If it isn’t, think about it. Yet, if it does bother you, the answer of this question might be a yes or a no.

Yes in the sense that, it’s all yours. You can have the vacation of a lifetime with it without renting hotel rooms or townhouses. You can make everything and anything with it. Timeshare industry has already been growing by leaps and bounds. It’s no longer a small business since big resorts and hotels are into it nowadays. There is an estimation that it’s a 5 billion a year industry and the number of Americans purchasing timeshares reached at approximately 2 million. These are some of the reasons why they might have been so overwhelmed by timeshares and are convinced to purchase their own one.

When on a vacation, it’s already a given fact that you pay rent for a hotel room or a resort room. Let us say, you can have an average hotel cost of $900 for a week of vacation. If you are planning to stick with this kind of vacation pattern, let’s say for 30 years, you will spend a total of $27,000. On the other hand, if you are going buy a timeshare for $10,000 and pay its annual maintenance fee of $ 450, you will have a total cost of $23, 500 for the same 30 years. So if you would look at it, comparing both cases, you can actually save $3,500 if you would purchase a timeshare and stick with it rather than paying rents for a hotel room. Whatever the difference in costs, it can still be inferred that you could save much more money from buying timeshares.

Aside from that, you could experience the comfort home in a timeshare property. It has a lot of things to offer you from amenities, services and etc. You could be at ease and would not worry about fixing it up and taking care of it from time to time since the timeshare company would do that for you. Plus, you can always have the assurance of having a place to go to for a vacation a year. It’s heritable and as some would say, or as timeshare companies promise, it’s like money lying safely in your banks.

It may sound so great and all but don’t you think it’s all too good to be true? I’m not really cutting your daydream there but purchasing a timeshare might turn out as a nightmare for you. Here comes the “no” part answer of your question.

It might be a fact that timeshares can give you luxury, relaxation, comfort and etc but it’s not definitely a wise investment. You can purchase it by $10,000 maybe but the annual maintenance fee of $450 isn’t really consistent. It can reach up to $ 1000 a year and if you would stick with your timeshare for 30 years, it would reach up to $30,000 plus the $10,000 you’ve spent in buying it, that’s a total of $40,000. That’s almost $20,000 more than renting hotel rooms and the likes. So don’t just jump into things when you don’t have knowledge about it. If you could keep up with these payments, then you could definitely enjoy your timeshare that much but if you are financially incapable of this increasing rates and fees, you might as well drop off your timeshare soon enough before you go bankrupt.

One company that might help you transfer your timeshare contract out from your name is Timeshare Relief. It would give you a clean and easy exit solution from it. Reselling your timeshare is not its offered service. It gives you more than that. Contact them if you’re already drowning from the financial problems your timeshare is giving you, they’ll help you out.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Timeshare Relief: My Answered Prayer


Finally Timeshare Relief became the answer to put to an end the agony of most of our timeshare customers nowadays.

The economic downturn has held the neck of most of our timeshare owners because they cannot easily turn away and escape their fate with timeshares. In as much as they wanted to leave the piece of property alone, they just couldn’t do it since companies would sue and charge them more than paying for it religiously.

Selling it is the first action to make when we wanted to get rid of something. Well, yes it is true but sad to say reselling such vacation plans is really difficult. And sometimes a timeshare owner cannot help it but turn their heads to outside agencies that can help them. They even approve of paying for the advertisement costs in the hope of getting rid of the property. But sad to say, these deceitful resale companies have just vanished bringing along the money you paid.

The timeshare transfer title strategy is what Timeshare Relief is using. The unique system allows the owner to stop paying for maintenance fees permanently. Just as long as you fit to their requirements then the process of transfer is probable. Otherwise, look for other qualifications that will let you avail of their services.

Timeshare Relief has been in the business for 5 years and has helped 45,000 plus owners to leave their 52,000 units. It is not a resale company contrary to what others believe in. They do not ask for additional fees associated with advertising costs.

The said company was made possible through the initiative of Cindy and David MacMillan. Both were former timeshare owners whose concern then was to load off their units or else it may drown them in debts. Their passion to help others and dedication to improve the whole community transcended the beauty of service. That is why it is not so shocking that they were able to receive the Best Torrance Award for two consecutive years. This award was given by the U.S. Commerce Association.

What are you waiting for? Timeshare Relief is I’m sure an answered prayer. Call their hotline at 1-800-588-1582.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Recognizing Efforts in Timeshare Relief


It’s true that good deeds are not left unnoticed. Timeshare Relief recently earned two esteemed recognitions. This is a testimony that its efforts of helping many timeshare consumers are remarkable and praiseworthy.

Timeshare Relief is among the entrepreneurial superstars who made it on The Inc. 500. This is indeed remarkable taking into account that over 80% of small businesses fail around five years of existence. Being recognized as a superstar in the US business industry among all the businesses nationwide is a demonstration that the company is staying true to its mission of helping numerous timeshare owners get rid of their timeshare.

Timeshare relief deems that its leadership position is rooted from maintaining strong customer relationship and correct execution of the transfers. Throughout its five years existence, the company and its people are grateful for the trust and personal connection from their clients. They know that respect, affability and care are needed together with guaranteed service for customers are prerequisites in creating the goodwill of a business.

The company takes pride in its employees and staff who did a great job for all the clients.

Another recognition is given to Timeshare Relief this year. It earned the second best of Torrance Award. It wins back-to-back award sponsored by the US Commerce Association. This award is annually given to local businesses in the US that improve the positive image of small business through their commitment to customer service and community support.

This second award is unexpected but definitely appreciated as there is only a very small chance for small businesses nationwide to gain the same award repeatedly. This is a proof of the company’s commitment in providing excellent service that puts the client’s interest first.

Founder and president, David MacMilllan, expressed his appreciation in being honored by USCA, owing it to a small team who is committed to help dissatisfied timeshare owners get rid of their timeshares.

Timeshare Relief, Inc. was established by former timeshare owners, David and Cindy MacMillan, after finding out that there are many people who, liked them, wanted to get rid of their timeshares. Timeshare Relief helps thousands of timeshare owners get out of their timeshare contracts.

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