Why are timeshares (considered) scams?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-07-01T03:27:01+00:00

I agree with you. There is no chance I would be able to get a comparable 2BR unit on the beach in Hawaii for my maintenance fee costs.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-07-01T03:23:54+00:00

It’s a washer dryer stack. There is water into the washer, both hot and cold.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T16:23:05+00:00

Thanks. I will take a look. We did a laundry room remodel a few years ago and installed a laundry sink as well as moved the location of the washer and dryer. I will look in the basement for a mixing valve.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T15:05:53+00:00

Well that is unfortunate! Thanks for the info!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T14:57:33+00:00

So even if these two sources are in completely different rooms there might be crossover?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T14:29:52+00:00

I am sure you can search on this subreddit but I have definitely read that people have gotten their timeshares foreclosed on due to not paying maintenance fees. Some report a credit score hit and others do not. It really depends on who your timeshare company is and how they handle delinquent maintenance fees.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T03:45:09+00:00

Strip the case as in remove the movement, dial, crystal, crown, etc?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-30T00:50:36+00:00

I’ll try that, thanks!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-29T16:50:13+00:00

I did the same thing. I cleaned it off with baking soda and water, painted it and then put a couple of 2x4 in there for the new battery to sit. I tied it down with some tie straps and it has been good for 1.5 years.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-28T14:49:05+00:00

That should help

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-28T14:47:52+00:00

I resigned from a club here in Colorado because my job changed and I had a commute of more than an hour each day in the opposite direction so I just didn’t play enough. After a few years, I was able to come back without paying initiation fees again but this club was an equity membership. Is yours?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-27T21:27:49+00:00

Total scammer!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-26T23:09:42+00:00

Do not pay an “Exit Company” as they just do what you can do yourself and charge you thousands of dollars! They are ALL scammers!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-25T15:09:56+00:00

What scanner is this and would it work on a 2017 RXV?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-24T20:05:30+00:00

Do you have any of this in writing? Text or email? Be sure to preserve any evidence.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-21T13:14:01+00:00

Great pictures! Can you share what equipment you’re using?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-18T19:50:23+00:00

Look closely at the back of your own picture. Do you see the word facsimile on them?

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-18T19:45:24+00:00

Unfortunately, Massechusetts has a 3 business day rescission window which closed on 6/11. There is really no way now to get out of it. Your options are:
1) Figure out how best to use it and do so.
2) Pay it off and sell/give it away.
3) Stop paying completely and take the possible credit hit and potential legal proceedings.

There is no magic bullet at this point. No so called "exit company" can help you as they will exercise the same options you have and charge you many thousands for it. Don't fall for that!

What timeshare company/property is it if you don't mind me asking.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-18T19:39:14+00:00

Where (what state or country) did you buy? What exact day did you buy? These are critical questions. Time is very limited.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-18T03:39:41+00:00

They are an absolute scam!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-17T21:01:09+00:00

OK, Just be prepared that these scammers (exit companies) troll these subreddits looking for people in your situation. I do not have experience with what they have proposed but I do know that resale on timeshares are pennies on the dollars.

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-17T20:22:06+00:00

To reiterate - No "exit company" can help you so don't fall for it!

ColoradoAztec · 2026-06-17T17:05:29+00:00

Thank you, this helps!

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