Escape from Timeshare Hell: Why it Pays to do Homework
If you've ever been on the receiving end of a timeshare presentation, you may have already had a taste of what writer Lisa Ann Schreier refers to as "timeshare hell."
Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) May 2, 2007 -- If you've ever been on the receiving end of a timeshare presentation, you may have already had a taste of what writer Lisa Ann Schreier refers to as "timeshare hell."
In her latest article, "Escape From Timeshare Hell," which she dedicates to the more than three million consumers who attend a timeshare sales pitch each year, Ms. Schreier provides prospective buyers with simple alternatives (think of them as fire escapes) to the traditional timeshare sales model.
"The biggest secret about timeshare is that it is not necessary to attend a timeshare presentation in order to purchase one," says Schreier. "As a former timeshare salesperson, I'll come right out and say it--buying a timeshare based on a sales presentation at a resort when you've been lured by a discounted hotel stay or free attraction tickets may lead to problems."
Of course, not all timeshare salespeople are out to stick it to buyers. In fact, according to Schreier, the majority of them are "decent, hard-working individuals." And many timeshare presentations are not as difficult as sometimes portrayed.
In fact, there's no need to find yourself in timeshare hell if you do your homework beforehand and understand what you're buying. As Schreier points out, most problems occur when people attend a presentation to get the "free gift," but haven't taken time to learn about timeshare or how it might fit into their vacation lifestyles. They've done little or no comparative pricing, so have no idea what they should be paying in the first place.
"Educating yourself is the single most important thing you can do before buying a timeshare, whether it's retail or resale," said Geoff Klein, Marketing Director for Holiday Group in Seattle, one of the largest timeshare resellers in the U.S. "It's a fact that the majority of owners are satisified with timesharing, so obviously it's a great option for a lot of people. But you still need to know what you're buying in order to avoid problems later on."
"Timeshare is a wonderful product," notes Schreier, "but it is the manner in which most of us get our first introduction to timesharing that can leave a bad taste. Fortunately, there are now options that allow us to avoid presentations."
To read Lisa Ann Schreier's article, please visit http://www.holidaygroup.com/email/timeshareadvice.php.
Related Statistics from the American Resort Development Association: There are 1,604 timeshare resorts in the U.S. representing 4.1 million ownership households. Over 80% of owners are satisfied with their timeshare experience, and 25% have expressed interest in purchasing a second timeshare. For more information, visit www.arda.org.
About the author: Lisa Ann Schreier is the founder of Timeshare Insights, an independent and unbiased organization dedicated to guiding consumers through the world of timeshare. She has authored two successful books on timesharing, and is a frequent contributor to media outlets across the country, including CNBC. Her articles have appeared in such publications as the New York Times and Ladies Home Journal. For more information, visit www.timeshareinsights.com.
About Holiday Group: Holiday's online timeshare business connects thousands of vacation buyers with discount timeshares every year. Founded in 1992, Holiday was one of the first timeshare companies to host a comprehensive Web site. Holiday is headquartered in sunny Seattle. For more information, visit www.holidaygroup.com.
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