You planned this trip a long time. You planned this day for weeks or months and, finally, the plane was about to land. Arrive at this airport every year and every year the same things that shock you. Instead of landing through a pleasant, air conditioning, ramp, will leave you in the middle of the track, it is surprising that the distance to the door is at least one quarter of a mile.
As the customs clearance, you can not hide a smile as to how primitive things are still here, and yet keep coming year after year because they love Mexico. As soon as you leave, they are bombarded with 10 girls invited to their special appeal, an appeal of your dreams - a resource that will introduce you to a concept called “time”.
There is no other obligation of more than 90 minutes of your precious time, and they offer all kinds of ornaments, including cash. One of the friends seemed very sincere, and does not seem to push or shout like the others do. You sympathize, thinking that is new, and the next thing you know you are sitting in a limousine watching their children, who are obliviously happy sipping their coca colas, friend and the praise of the appeal.
Upon entering the lobby of their hotel for check-in, he was told that her room is not ready yet because this year in excess of 30% - a typical Mexican mistake that for now are accustomed a. So everyone to have an afternoon for lunch and enjoy the view. A few hours and many drinks later, you really do not mind that the room is not to your liking. After all, how many hours will be there in reality?
You finally unpack, all located, and begin to relax.
A stimulus Moment of Decision
In the morning you wake up by a telephone call from the same pleasant friend, that today sounds strong and unpleasant and reminds you that you are late for your presentation. You look at the clock and see that it is not even 8:00 a.m. However, the cab is waiting outside, so we frantically pulling on his jeans and rush out the door, cursing the day you agree with this provision.
There will come a time recourse when their promised breakfast consists of beans and potatoes. You respectfully decline your offer for lunch, and rather than settle for a cold beer. After all, it’s almost 8:30 and they are on vacation. You are deluxe rooms, restaurants and a beautiful spa that can be yours for a small fee. No more overbooking and other problems at the hotel every year. You can now own your own room!
To introduce you to the concept of time, a salesman cleverly drew graphs, numbers and calculate their future designs of vacation plans for the next 30 years. The agent says that this purchase can be deducted from your income tax as a second home. He also points out that his property be transferred to their children and other family members. And if you decide to vacation elsewhere in the world, you can simply change the destinations with a phone call.
You begin to hyperventilate when you hear that the price of this “large” costs more than the brand new Lexus that had just passed. But then, the actor explains how much money is saved in recent years, the convenience of being the owner, and 50% savings in the future all accommodations if you choose to stay in their resorts in this or any other destination .
As a sip of his third margarita and watch over the numbers, one can not help yourself. To his surprise and astonishment, to reach your credit card and start signing.
All that glitters is not gold
Forward six months later.
You just received a timetable for children “school year, with the exact dates of their summer, winter, spring and holidays. You decide to book holiday travel that you bought and began to pay six months ago. You dial the number and listen to the lady at the other end pleasantly tells you summer, winter, spring breaks, and major holidays must be booked a year in advance. Yes, she understands their frustration and concern, but it is not in a position to help in this matter.
Then inquire about its discount rate for the room and availability. When quoted a price of 525 U.S. dollars a night, I cry for air and hang up the phone. Then you try several other options that were promised at the time of sale, but not to generate any fruitful results.
But not just yet devastated. Here’s the good news:
Timeshare is a system that works very well if you know how to use it. Yes, you need to call the Nov. 21, 2006 to reserve your room for Thanksgiving Day 2007. Rest assured that if you wait until one day, which will be sold out. Also, plan to spend a few hours on the phone to get through, because there are thousands of “owners” as you are trying to book their reservations for the same dates.
If you decide to bank their week in hopes of visiting a new destination, understand that it could not happen on the date or place you’d like. However, if you’re either with a reserve next two years, you should not have a problem.
Know that your room comes with an annual maintenance fee, usually between $ 500 and $ 900, depending on the size of your room. This fee must be paid regardless of whether or not you use your week.
Most of all, be aware that what was said during the sale is not always true. For example, when suckered into buying our time, we were told that the sea was good to swim in. We later discovered that was a lie, that the Pacific side of the ocean is too dangerous for swimming.
If you have a large family and plan to visit the same place year after year, time may offer some advantages if you plan ahead and know how to use the system. However, if you are spontaneous and adventurous, do not be in a hurry to get your credit card. It may be a decision later regretted.
If you decide to buy a timeshare, never do so in the momentum of the moment. Consider all the ramifications of such a large purchase, and then shop, shop, shop! There is a huge flea market assessments of time available on the Internet and through private parties, and they often offer much better deals.
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October 7th, 2008 |
This blog was written to help prospective new owners, current owners and owners wishing to buy or sell, and this is the knowledge I have gained by selling this vacation concept for over 10 years. My wife and I are now enjoying the benefits of two weeks deed itself. We believe that the product has value, particularly when purchased in the resale market. Although not for everyone, can meet the needs of many families today who want to find a way to access the timeshare facilities at affordable prices.