Consumers have been anxious about the increasing number of timeshare scams that amounted to 17 billion dollars. What else do we hate is when someone just rub out money from our pockets. Worst is that it’s hard to recover that hard earned money.

Here are a few things that you should be doubtful of whenever a representative asks you to turn over your timeshares with pay.

The representative contacts you via phone. No reputable resale company would just convince you to resell a serious property. Though there are a few exemptions on the use of phones in negotiating an agreement, but then it is improper for a company to do such marketing method.

A resale company that promises you of a ready buyer is deceiving you for sure. This is one example of too good to be true promises. Timeshare resales do not mark on the market. It is because prospective buyers have realized its impracticality plus the hardships of the recession that brought consumers too much financial obligations. The competition in the resale market is high. And in order for you to be seen in the market, you might as well lower down the price of the unit even more. Timeshare resales cost around 30%-50% of its original price and it’s just not worth it to resell your unit much lower than 30% of its original price. Such phenomenon could be attributed to the buyers swho are not interested on high paying vacation houses. Or it could possibly be that they prefer to rent out units directly from the developer since it has more perks and benefits rather than owning a second hand timeshare unit.

Illegal resale representatives ask for upfront fees. It is not advisable to pay even a small amount just so you can get away from your unit. Tendency is that the representative might just ran away especially if he has already a hold of your credit card number. Whether you have seen the office or not, it is still discouraged to pay additional charges for advertisement fees because in the first place advertising timeshare resales still won’t work.

Just so you can avoid these scamming activities, make sure to choose the right timeshare relief. It might be that reselling is not the answer but rather a transfer title would click better since it doesn’t require of fees.

Wyndham Worldwide Corp. reports a sales increase of timeshares, lodging and other vacation exchange businesses by 10.1 percent. Though there was a momentum on terms of sales, financial analysts find it still not worthy of the losses the timeshare industry had gained.

Prior to the great recession that struck the industry, developers had invested millions of dollars yet they ended up broke and urged their companies to take actions for the salvation of the businesses. Millions of dollars were put to waste since potential timeshare buyers no longer considered to purchase one. The buyers have realized that owning such a vacation property entails a lot of financial burdens knowing that the economy is unstable right now. The timeshare owners likewise feel the need of getting rid of it since the maintenance fees kept soaring high. Payments were tolerable in the first few years but then it has been the other way around these times.

The resale market naturally increased since many of the timeshare owners wanted to at least get a little profit from their units. Sad to say, they cannot profit that much unlike the real estate were the value increases in due time. Timeshare units are not capable of appreciation. Timeshares are only vacation plans. Owning a timeshare entitles you of the rights to use it in a specific time and not own the physical property itself. So there’s no way you can have that as one of your assets though it can be knowing that you are paying for a luxurious item.

There have been negative feedbacks regarding timeshare resales since resale companies have been into unsound business practices. Most of them have engaged in requiring timeshare owners for additional payments to finance their respective unit’s advertising costs. Attorney Generals, Better Business Bureau (BBB), and the federal courts have worked hand in hand to end this timeshare crisis.

In order to get a timeshare relief, units must be paid in full as well as maintenance fees should have no remaining balance.

The transfer title system will take care of the units just so you can get out of the maintenance fee schemes.

Timeshare sales increase should not give hope to anybody. At least it should let you ponder on the thought of not considering it and/ or dispatching it the soonest time possible.

You may have been wondering now why you bought your timeshares. Few years back when you loved it so much because of its unique package that enables families and friends to experience one of a kind vacation paradise. This was when traveling became a major hit in the 1960s and since the people back then wanted a vacation house. The concept has evolved from a simple slogan, “why rent a room, buy a hotel”, to a more flexible offer like the exchange program that lets family spend vacation into another location with the same ambiance and convenience.

And now reality bites that you have to give up that timeshare you have. Giving up means getting rid of payments—the maintenance fees. Maintenance fees are what timeshare owners dislike. It keeps on increasing. The sad part here is that owners could not just leave it behind. Or else they will be summoned for delinquent payments. Once you have signed the contract, there is no easy way out. But if you have fully paid your unit and that the fees are current in standing then there is an easier way to unload timeshares.

The answer is because of the initiative of David and Cindy MacMillan, owners of Timeshare Relief. They too had a timeshare unit yet experienced the hassles of owning it. In 2004 and up to know, they have helped 45,000 people out of their 52,000 units. They have received the Best Torrance Award for two consecutive years. This was because of their dedication and passion to aid in transferring the titles of the owners’ timeshares.

There are corresponding qualifications in order for you to avail of their services. Your unit must be paid in full. Maintenance fees should be updated. Or if you only have either of the two just contact Timeshare Relief to know more of other qualifications. Timeshare Relief Hotline: 1-866-797-0535. Or you may visit their new website. The website was designed to further answer the necessary questions a timeshare owner and reseller must know. The topics were further segregated in such a way that a customer could directly target what he/she needs.

What can be more devastating than to keep something that eats a big chunk of a family’s budget? Well, some says it can be easily eradicated—but not with timeshares. It’s not like a junk food wrapper that you can just throw anywhere. Or it’s not even a wonderful gift to receive.

Owning a timeshare can be both rewarding and upsetting. It is rewarding in the sense that you get to experience a wonderful vacation much more convenient than your home. You get to have your own bathrooms, living room, dining room and bedrooms which can accommodate at least ten family members. So, you don’t have to pay for another room. Everyone can be inside one unit. It allows you to host small gatherings for your family and friends. It also has a kitchen of its own so you won’t have to worry about dining outside. Another privilege is that you’ll have an access to the resorts amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, tennis courts, fitness gyms, spas, etc.

On the other hand, it is upsetting to pay for something that you only get to use in a couple of days in a year. Alongside timeshare ownership is your responsibility towards the unit and that is through the maintenance payment schemes. These fees are for the upkeep of your unit so that the facilities would still be functioning once you come back the following year. It also goes to other utility payments such as phone, electric, water, cable t.v., etc. The distressing part here is that the maintenance fees escalates each year and you don’t have the control over it. And since you have signed in the contract, you have no choice but to pay for it. Otherwise, you might be penalized for being a delinquent when it comes to timeshare payments.

There is one solution to stop for further payment on a hefty maintenance fee. It is neither timeshare resale nor rent since this will still depend on the potential buyers interested in your unit which still would take time and thus prolong your agony. The smart way of getting rid of your timeshares is through timeshare transfer title and Timeshare Relief has done it for the last five years. Timeshare Relief has been committed to help timeshare owners out of timeshare financial responsibilities through title transfer. Eligibility requirements are met so as to avail on the said services. Call Timeshare Relief now and be relieved of all timeshare payments.

The economic condition of the world today hinders a lot of timeshare owners in wanting to continue owning their unit. As timeshare owners, they are required to pay the annual maintenance fees and taxes of their timeshare properties every year. Because of that, most of these owners just want to get rid of their timeshare properties.

If you are one of them, then expect to do a lot of research and choose among options on how to completely get rid of your timeshare property. The options are as follows:

1. Renting your timeshare – While this is not the most common way that timeshare owners do, it really does a lot of help in paying for the annual fees and getting some profit, especially if the timeshare property has great amenities and accommodations. Renting your timeshare property is not a bad idea at all.

2. Selling your timeshare – Most timeshare owners go for this option that is why as of the moment, there are more people selling timeshare properties than people wanting to buy. Thus, there is more competition. It depends on the marketing and the product itself if the timeshare owner would be able to sell the property or not.

3. Donate your timeshare – For some, this is considered a fallback because of desperation. It is a noble thing to do to donate anything. However, if you donate because of getting rid of a timeshare property, it means that you are passing the responsibilities of the annual fees to the beneficiary. Passing to him/her the burden of paying those. Unless he/she wants the property so much, you would be successful of completely getting rid of your timeshare.

4. Bringing your timeshare to an exit solution or transfer company – This option is also quite good if you are already very desperate in getting rid of your timeshare. It would cost you some money, but that would be better than continually paying for the annual fees that come along with your contract. Make sure that the company you avail of the services is reliable and has a good history of the services they have done to the people. One of the best companies for timeshare exit solution is Transfer Smart Incorporated.

It’s indeed true that a lot of people have settled in buying timeshare properties rather than just paying hotel accommodations or pay-per-day apartment for their vacation lodging. With the timeshare concept, they can save more. Timeshare properties are already fully-equipped with several bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, laundry areas, plus spas, tennis courts, fitness centers, swimming pools, bars, and even golf courses. It’s really perfect for a vacation, that’s why it is really not advised for people to share their timeshare properties.

However, several problems arise in maintaining a timeshare unit so people do not have a choice but sell their timeshare properties. If you are one of those people who continually pay for the annual fees that go with your timeshare property but cannot use your property anymore, then choosing to just sell it is indeed rational.

There are things to keep in mind before selling your timeshare properties:

In a traditional sale, what sellers are really up for is, of course, the profit. However, the timeshare resale industry is entirely a different thing. Most timeshare owners sell their timeshare properties because they want to get rid of it. Most of them just want to take back what they have lost, but not actually expecting profit. Once timeshare properties are used, they often lose their value. Hence, it’s still better to be able to sell your property at a low price than continue facing problems brought by the annual fees you are responsible of.

The price of your timeshare is dependent on its age, location, size, time of the year, and its several amenities. You can also take into consideration the annual fees which you have spent for it. What you need to do is to go and ask help from the timeshare developer or company who sold you the property. They will be able to help you find the real value of your property for the resale.

Most people ask timeshare resale companies for help in reselling their properties. Be wary of the agents and companies who approached you or those you found on the internet. Timeshare owners selling their properties have been the target of scammers these days. Do your research or ask some help from your state Attorney General for the legality of the companies or agents.

If you can do it yourself, go for it. You can save a lot of money and all the money you got on your sale goes to you. You need not pay agents or companies for services they rendered in selling your timeshare. With a lot of research, you can have a successful sale. You can also buy a timeshare resale kit. Those kits have everything you need in selling your timeshare property.

The Rocksure Property’s real estate fund for timeshare ownership, Capital fund has reached its progress in the 10 cities in Europe. All its records have reached up to $2.5 million which is $1.1 million of the offer that were invested by the company in the last 2 months.

Capital fund is the main backbone of some real estate properties in Paris and Vienna. These were the two places that contributed to the success of the company. The apartments in Paris offer a lot of amenities to its guests. It has two big guest rooms with bathrooms. The property will be available for the shareholders on late summer this year.

Overall, Rocksure’s Capital Fund offers cheap ownership to several properties in Vienna, Paris, Florence, London, Prague, Rome, Cannes, Marbella, and Barcelona. Since Capital Fund has reached its Milestone, one of the properties will be on hold to the Capital Fund, but after that, that property will be sold and the sale will be divided to all the shareowners of the property.

On the other hand, properties of full units at $138,000 will be available for the timeshare owners for 2 weeks every year. For the half units at half units at $69,000 will be available for the timeshare owners for 1 week per year. The timeshare owners are offered several benefits and amenities with their ownership. They can choose several packages of their 1 or 2 weeks of stay in the property.

Rocksure and Capital Fund will also offer what they call the Inter-fund booking. With that, the timeshare owners can easily exchange their timeshare property with other timeshare owners under Rocksure, but this time, they can exchange it with timeshare properties outside Europe. Rocksure Property is connected to 9 villas around the world.

Over the years, timeshares have evolved. From the simple “why rent a hotel, buy the hotel’ slogan of French Alps in the 1960s to the additional amenities constructed for you to enjoy your unit. Today, the real deal with timeshares—timeshare exchange. This has been a fad for vacation lovers since it gives them the chance to experience a different vacation hotspot but still having the best facilities, amenities and vacation accommodations. This is the flexibility that timeshare offers that entices vacationers to avail this.

But not all timeshares are exchangeable. So if you want to avail this, you have to ask the company where you intend to purchase if they have this kind of promo. Some companies have tie-ups with other timeshare exchange companies. When you have signed their contracts, you automatically can avail of the exchange program. Usually, the first year is free. The succeeding years already require payments.

So, how does it work? The owner is entitled to trade his own property with a different timeshare property of a different timeshare resort. The units to be trade should be equivalent to the previous one. Say for example, if your current unit only has one bedroom, you cannot trade two bedrooms for this. But if you have two bedrooms and you intend to make it one this time, then there’s no problem at all. In short, it is advised to choose the unit that is quite similar to the present. This program gives you the kind of freedom to search for a comparable vacation spot without too much of a hassle since you can visit the unit at any time of the year.

There are two ways to do this. One is to go to the developer. The other one is to go straight to the company. Internal International (II) and RCI are two of the world’s popular companies that offer timeshare exchange programs. But if you prefer other companies, make a background check. The timeshare industry, like any other industry, is surrounded by scammers and frauds that are waiting for you.

Remember that depositing your timeshare unit to the inventory of timeshare company’s available weeks is not simple. The exchange only takes place when the requested week is in the inventory and the offered week by the owner is the ideal exchangeable week. It is very advantageous for owners who own timeshares in peak seasons since “they can request exchange both in peak time and off peak time periods”. Those with off peak timeshares also go with off peak timeshare exchange. Situations may vary because of some factors.

You are on their waiting list if you cannot avail of the program. They shall contact you only when there is an available exchange.

Timeshares have constantly served families through a paradise of vacation. What more can you ask for if you are being served with the best of the best facilities and amenities to make your vacation experience the most memorable and fruitful event of your year. You don’t easily give up such pleasures in life unless circumstances push you to do so. Just like the increasing maintenance fees associated with it.

Timeshare owners have continuously suffered in paying for their annual maintenance fees. These owners find ways in getting rid of their unit. Others have signed up to all social networking sites just so their property can be seen by millions of people. Some opted to hire a good timeshare broker who can make the greatest deal in the market.

Since the owner is new in the business, it is necessary to know the updates of the value of his/ her timeshare market. That means, the owner must be able to feed himself/ herself with the knowledge it brings so as to make the best deal of his/ her timeshare. But this takes time for first timers to understand the nature of how the timeshare market goes. And so, the best way is to hire timeshare brokers.

Timeshare brokers serve as a link between the timeshare owner and the client. Hiring an expert lets you save time and money in selling your timeshare. With their presence it will make transactions quick and fast.

But before purchasing transactions such as this, you must know what to look for in a timeshare broker. The broker must come from a reputable timeshare selling company. The broker presents the current situation of the timeshare market and tells the owner that it takes time to sell a timeshare due to the current financial dilemma. The broker must not hide any information that will be of help to the owner. Also, the broker makes sure that the price is the greatest value your timeshare could possibly be sold at.

Selling timeshare has never been easy, but if you entrust your timeshares to a legitimate timeshare broker, then it would not be a problem for you.

San Pearl Beach, a timeshare property in Bangladesh was recently built to add option in the timeshare industry vacation destinations. This new resort stole the hearts of the Interval International Exchange Network (IINE) directors. Thus, it is now included in the resorts IIEN recommend. San Pearl Beach also becomes the first resort in Bangladesh to yield to the timeshare industry.

According to Interval International’s executive director for Asia Joe Hickman, they expect San Pearl Beach to become a popular vacation hot spot. With its great amenities, it is impossible that vacationers around the world will be able to resist it.

This resort offers all-in-one package, from the basic necessities to the most luxurious entertainment and relaxation purposes. The resort has a cinema house, fitness gym, tennis court and club, clubhouse, several swimming pools, and restaurants. Owning a timeshare in there will give you great views and attractions. In each property, there are one or two rooms that have good view of the sea. The rooms depend on the choice of package.

Aside from the man-made rooms, San Pearl Beach also boasts of the natural and cultural things that Bangladesh offers, like the pagodas, temples, coastlines, coral reefs, waterfalls, to name just a few.

It is a fact that getting rid of a timeshare is not easy. Most timeshare owners get to keep their timeshares for a long time even if they have already tried several means to get rid of the package. Other owners even end up victimized by scams because of their dire desire to lose the property. They try as much means as they can to do so.

It is a good option for timeshare owners to find online auctions that they can employ to make the process a little easier. And the best online auction for timeshare owners would be eBay.
EBay is so popular and it has been one of the most effective means of sellers of whatever products. They usually get these products moving. So what timeshare owners can do is to prepare for the upfront cost that eBay require for the said service. The range of the upfront fee is from $35 to $300, depending on the duration of the advertisement that you chose. They also require a Final Value Fee if the timeshare that was auctioned was sold.

However, timeshare owners should also be aware of the statistics on completed sales. It shows that hundreds of timeshares do not sell for $1 or even some for $0.01. Some timeshares were sold for a thousand or two but the said cases are more of the exception than the rule. These rare cases involve brand names which were sold at $30,000 or more at the original point of sale. These timeshares are also the most desirable units in the market.

It is a fact that most timeshare owners do not have timeshares that fall into this category. So, even the service of eBay cannot guarantee them a good sale. They may be able to sell their timeshares online through eBay, but it will surely take much time.

As part of getting timeshare relief, have the most out of your timeshare property. If you are considering taking a break from the lifestyle you have right now, think about the luxurious timeshare property that you purchased a couple of months or years ago. Most of the time, people who own timeshares miss the idea of how to benefit from it. In the end, they consider disposing or getting rid of the package they purchased.

In reality, good timeshares can be a great way to save money while taking vacations. You are provided with various accommodation options which allow you to choose freely your desired destination as long as it is stated in the agreement. Make sure that the resort provides enjoyment more than it causes headache or you might consider getting timeshare relief for such investment. Look for a suitable club membership that doesn’t restrict availability.

Naturally, as a timeshare owner, you need to pay the required annual maintenance fees that might increase with time. But knowing such beforehand, you can determine that timeshare properties are more than what you are paying for. Creating fond memories with your loved ones while on vacation is what matters. If you prefer taking a vacation on the allotted term of someone else, consider the idea of exchanging terms with the available slots elsewhere. Some of the timeshare resorts even offer discount tickets for you to enjoy. That is why as much as possible, benefit with what you have invested with timeshares. So that you can find value in your timeshare property and stop considering getting rid of your timeshare, consider the priceless moments that your luxurious vacation has provided. Taking a break away from the busy world can be a lot of fun once you know how to spend it.

A legal battle is being raised against two firms who are alleged to have sold several people with unwelcomed timeshare schemes. It now turns out that there are additional number of timeshare owners who want to have a timeshare relief from unwanted deals they were misled into purchasing.

Several people in the South West are now struggling with the financial liabilities that resulted from their transaction with two companies who are now undergoing liquidation. The problem is believed to have escalated because the people were not only asked to take the holiday schemes. They were also asked to sign up loans if they were having problems paying for the initial outlay of the holiday scheme sold to them. And now, they are not only struggling with the timeshare properties in their hands but also with the loans they were enticed to take.

The schemes were said to work like club-cards or air miles. The accrued credits from the brochure holidays are convertible into stays at timeshare resorts of their preference. It was marketed by Easy Save Finance Ltd, which traded as Leisure Time Promotions, and St Frances Marketing Ltd, trading as Buena Viva and Classic Cruisers.

Most claimants complain they only agreed to the deal because they were promised the points could be bought back if they need to back out of the transaction which they later found out to be a lie. Some also confirmed being intimidated by the hard-selling routine of the marketing agencies. They feel they had been misled into buying during the sales presentations. They further said that it was after they reached their homes and read the small print that they recognized that the contract was actually an expensive timeshare.

They are now fighting legally to be able to free themselves of the timeshare contract that they were misled into signing.

Timeshare Relief, Inc. made it to the Top 500 list of The Inc. 500 & 5000 List of the top small businesses in the US. It is such a remarkable recognition considering that most small and medium businesses not just in US but globally has experienced a downturn due to recession. Not only that, this could also mean that Timeshare Relief, Inc. is also effective in carrying out its mission to help timeshare owners get rid of unwanted timeshare contracts.

Timeshare Relief has also launched a series of States Tour to personally meet timeshare owners. This might have been a proven effective strategy of Timeshare Relief to gain trusts and confidence among timeshare owners who seeks relief from timeshare burdens. This could also falsify the black propaganda of timeshare interest groups and marketers that Timeshare Relief is a scam company. Surely, Timeshare Relief has blotted out such baseless accusations once and for all through personal and business-wise testimonies.

Timeshare Relief is a 5-year-old timeshare transfer business based in Torrance, California. It was started by two former Timeshare owners: Cindy Martin MacMillan and David MacMillan. They were also not happy on their timeshare contracts - annual maintenance fees, related costs, and other extra fees for a legitimate timeshare ownership. As such, they found Timeshare Relief To provide RELIEF to dissatisfied Timeshare owners. No more Timeshare Assessment or Maintenance Fee billing but rather a financial solution that save their money and get out of a "Timeshare Trap". Timeshare transferring are securely handled by a professionally licensed, bonded, and insured title agency.

So, should any timeshare owner is looking for a way to get rid of an unwanted timeshare, then Timeshare Relief, Inc. is the most trusted name of help. Most of real-life testimonies from timeshare owners can be found on their timeshare relief blogs at http://timesharerelief360.wordpress.com. Updates and worldwide timeshare trends are also provided so the public will not fall into any timeshare reselling scams or desperate timeshare foolproof presentations.

Nowadays, timeshare is flooded with cut prices and discounts. Could it have anything to do with timeshare owners seeking for timeshare relief? It is not easy to assume, but one thing is sure for South Africans, as long as they have money and leisure time to spare, there are many opportunities to secure bargain holidays for a lifetime.

Cape Escape, a timeshare resale company, has 13 708 points for sale in a club that owns timeshare units around the country. That's R20 562 at the usual price of R1 50/point. The chances are the sellers paid R10/point - R137 080. That's an 85% discount, a record holder for property in SA.

On the other hand, the club manager of Club Leisure, the biggest timeshare owner, says there are 440 000 timeshare units in SA. According to its chief operating officer, Shaun Lamont, about 110 000 of those are on the market already. That's why there are lots of bargains.

The timeshare market is the equivalent of 927 houses for sale in Bryanston instead of the current 75 with 25% of all stock on sale. Although it's a disaster, it's also a wonderful opportunity for canny lovers of week-long getaways.

On top of the low purchase price, the managers of the various timeshare clubs are offering their empty resorts at discount prices. An off-season week at the Margate Sands would usually cost members 4 763 points. But the current special offer is for a week at 1 795 points, that's an additional 62% discount. It means that your total discount with the purchase price of the points is 94%. But as a member, you should pay R3 841/year levy for the week.

With the current situation, it is definitely difficult to sell your timeshare. Let time alone tell you when to do the selling better if you prefer to do it on your own.

Timeshare owners who find their timeshare companies to be violating their rights can go to a state office, particularly one that manages tourism matters, to find assistance regarding their concerns. Such was proven by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) when it acknowledged the complaint that was raised by Gordon Lamont over a timeshare company.

Gordon Lamont and his wife purchased a three-year contract with Access2Leisure in 2007. He was so impressed with the service afforded him when he returned to Malta in 2008. This made him upgrade his package to a long-term contract. However, on his second holiday in October 2008, he was given a sub-standard room in a Sliema Hotel. He complained, but to no avail. He was offered an accommodation inside the holiday club’s showroom. But, he was instructed to vacate the place from 10am to 4pm every day. After the said incident, Lamont was offered with a booking for his next holiday in 2009 at St Julian’s hotel with a fee of €5,000 for a “premier membership.” He politely declined saying he will discuss it with his wife. He cancelled the cheque he paid to Access2Leisure the following day.

The said circumstance brought him to the MTA and the Consumer Division to report his complaints. Having done so, he was informed that Access2Leisure can be penalized for an offense of taking a deposit on the first day when no payment should have been made before a 10-day “cooling off” period while Lamont was still processing his contract.

Armed with that information, he just turned into an informed timeshare owner. And, whether he absolutely get rid of his timeshare or not, he has gained more confidence over his rights as a timeshare owner. And with the action of Malta on Lamont’s case, it shows that the state can indeed be of help to timeshare owners and probably to other consumers in general.

Timeshares, when it started years ago, was supposed to give the timeshare owners the stress-relieving vacation they need after months of working so hard. Today, many timeshare owners are seeking timeshare relief because of the worries that their timeshares is causing them. Especially in terms of the financial distress that is associated with timeshare obligations.

With the global crisis that we are now experiencing, prices of most of the basic commodities are rising up. And more than anything else, people are working to put food on their table. They are limiting their spending on unnecessary investments. Timeshare companies are also affected by the crisis. And these companies are necessitated to add up fees and other charges to be able to keep up with the necessary profits. Timeshare property holders are then left with the burden of the increase in fees.

Timeshare owners are now concerned on how they can get away with the financial obligations that they have with their timeshares. Having to pay for it necessitates them to spend less on other daily essentials. If they are not happy with the accommodation that they get from their timeshares, they would be paying for something that is not worth their investments.

Good thing that there are companies that offer help for timeshare owners to be free from their timeshare obligations. These companies are beneficial since it is really difficult for timeshare owners to get rid of the timeshare packages that they find to be of no use.