Getting rid of timeshare property

[Nancy Myers]

We've found we are no longer making use of our timeshare and would like to get rid of it and its associated costs. Have any of you had experience with Florida Veterans Assistance Association of Tampa? We've discovered selling is something that just doesn't happen - and this looks like one of the less expensive ways of donating it. They said that our property is one they would be willing to take.

Any feedback about them or other ideas of getting rid of this white elephant?

[Dynasty]

Tell us more about the time share, maybe someone here would be interested.

[GeorgeT]

We've found we are no longer making use of our timeshare and would like to get rid of it and its associated costs. Have any of you had experience with Florida Veterans Assistance Association of Tampa? We've discovered selling is something that just doesn't happen - and this looks like one of the less expensive ways of donating it. They said that our property is one they would be willing to take.

Any feedback about them or other ideas of getting rid of this white elephant?


I had one at Westgate in Orlando. You can't sell these things and I can't believe people still buy new ones. I donated mine then took a deduction. I forget who the company was but there was no cost to me.

[mrfixit]

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[LittleDog]

I really feel sorry for you guys who have time shares and can't sell them. We have a timeshare at Disney World (Disney Vacation Club) and have had it since 1993. We get points every year and can spend them either at Disney or other time shares around the world. It's very flexible. If we don't want to use our points in a particular year we can bank them to use them the following year. I would never consider getting rid of them. We have been to places where, without a timeshare, we would not be able to afford it.

John

[njbchbum]

I really feel sorry for you guys who have time shares and can't sell them. We have a timeshare at Disney World (Disney Vacation Club) and have had it since 1993. We get points every year and can spend them either at Disney or other time shares around the world. It's very flexible. If we don't want to use our points in a particular year we can bank them to use them the following year. I would never consider getting rid of them. We have been to places where, without a timeshare, we would not be able to afford it.

John

jrheydt - we also own a disney timeshare and it is invaluable to us - despite our snowbirding in the villages! when we cannot use the points, there is always a niece or nephew and family waiting for the chance to use them! it also affords us the oppty to use the hilton head resort as our stop-over between nj/fl. and there are times when we want to go shopping in orlando - so we book a nite or two at a vacation club resort and use it as home base for those shopping forays!

if it ever came to the point where we/family could not use the points, we would just put them up for rent so that some other family could enjoy a great vacation! the points can be rented to cover the cost of the annual maintenance fees!

[batman911]

I think the key to successful time share owership is the location of the property and management. There are lots of time shares in Hawaii and they are still being sold by major hotels (Hilton, Disney, Marriott). If you purchase one in a less desireable destination, you could be stuck.

[soldjudy]

;)Like the old saying it's Location, Location, Location as far as timeshares are concerned. We have owned a small unit in Waikiki since 1992 and have exchanged all over the world with no problems. Like the man said we have been to places we probably would not have but getting a great exchange makes all the difference.

[tainsley]

I too belong to DVC! We absolutely love it. We go to Disney twice a year (still in VA) with our friends (also DVC members) and family. Love the Flower Show, the Wine Fest and Christmas! The resorts are fabulous. Can really go anytime of the year. What a great investment. The kids and grandkids will have it when we leave this earthly...wait a minute...isn't TV heaven? Where DO we go from here? :)

[Mark1130]

I have a timeshare/ vacation ownership thru Marriott.

We have used it to travel the world. We have stay in very high end Marriotts in Europe and have the luxury of being able to have the hotel, airfare and car rental paid for on these trips ever other year.

Now that we have bought in TV we will be sell or donate one of the 2 weeks we own. We will just not have the time to travel like we have in the past.

Timeshares are great if you use them and have have a good location. Ours is in Orlando.

[784caroline]

WE have the Marriott Grande Ocean in platinum season which is mid June to late August. This is an ocean front resort on Hilton Head Island and even though we do not use it as much as we have in the past we have no problem with renting it ourselves for more than twice maintenace fees every year...even during the economic downrturn.

[Pturner]

Hi Nancy,
I see this is your first post. Welcome to TOTV! Caroline offers a good idea. Would it perhaps be possible for you to rent your timeshare?

If not, be sure to Google and find out all you can about any charity to whom you consider donating it. You might even Google "charities that accept timeshares".

However you are able to solve your dilemma, I wish you all the best.

[heidieslinger]

Universal Timeshare has offered to sell our timeshare to another buyer but want $1900 up front. Has anyone heard of these guys? We will not put money upfront.

[njbchbum]

heidi - i believe i wouldn't touch this outfit with a ten foot pole! tell them you have read their internet reviews and will be reporting them to your consumer protection people asap!

Universal Timeshare Sales Associates Business Review in Beaverton, OR - Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington BBB (http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-reviews/timeshare-resale-and-rental-marketing/universal-timeshare-sales-associates-in-beaverton-or-22546140)
Universal Timeshare Sales Associates - Beaverton, OR (http://www.yelp.com/biz/universal-timeshare-sales-associates-beaverton)
Ripoff Report | Universal Timeshare SA | Complaint Review: 892142 (http://www.ripoffreport.com/property-management/universal-timeshare/universal-timeshare-sa-it-s-a-30f98.htm)
[2010] Universal Timeshare SA - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums (http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130312)

the best resource for timeshare info comes from the TUG boards! EVERY timeshare owner should be familiar with those folks!

[CarGuys]

So if you wish to sell a Week 30 Time Share at Colonial Williamsburg Two weeks bankable and two weeks each year expendable TUG would be a good place to start?

[njbchbum]

TUG is probably the best. do some homework there and read the different forums - like here, you can find a good tip almost anywhere.

[784caroline]

Another Good reliable site to rent or sell your timeshare property is Timeshare Rentals, Timeshare Resales, Timeshare Ratings, and Timeshare Reviews (http://www.redweek.com) If your Colonial Williamsburg timeshare is the Marriott is Manor House, it should sell. If its Greensprings, it will require some work.