We went to a long presentation in Myrtle Beach, SC in Oct, 2014. The tours were quite attractive and our accommodations were adequate. We were presented with way too much information to properly process ; but it all sounded attractive. After about 4 hours, hunger, impatience and the threat of this deal never being offered again, we purchased 8,000 points. We were informed that we needed to return for "bounce back"appointment in the near future to learn how the system works.
Our "bounce back" appointment was jan. 3, 2015. This time our accommodations were super, with an oceanfront view. A room that we would not be able to get under the plan we purchased. Again, we were sat down and informed that our 8,000 points wouldn't get us much; that we really needed over 15,000, preferably 20,000 points to enjoy all the benefits of the club. The price per point was also reduced considerably if we purchased more points that day. We initially declined and was given another long speech about how it was in our best interest because we would need more points. And, this rate would not be offered again. And, if you bought points at a later date, you would have a second set of maintainence fees. Wow, we were in a quandary, and another 7,000 points later (6 hrs of our time), we left. Our sales person gave us her number and told us to call her anytime. She never answered that phone and a week later she has yet to call, or anyone else.
We tried to schedule a vacation in April in Panama City and attempted to book it. The entire month of April is blocked out. We have tried all week, several times a day; with messages to get assistance from our sales rep that has not texted or returned any of our calls.
We have come to the realization, that with the maintainence fees, usage of points and the availability of resorts; this is absolutely not for us. How can you help us get out of his contract
Austin Aaronson, Esq.
Longwood,#2Consumer Suggestion
Mon, January 19, 2015
The grievance expressed here reflects a very common problem that continues to frustrate many timeshare owners. Often promises are made during the sales process verbally and in glossy literature touting the opulent surroundings and accommodations in exotic locations throughout the world. However, when you finally book and travel to whatever site may be available - if anything at all - you find yourself in something less appealing. The prices that you pay annually could easily have bought you a four star resort with unlimited resort destination options. When you complain about it to the resort developer, you are directed to read the fine print in the contract full of disclaimers and waivers that purport to justify this bait and switch. What's worse, there doesn't seem to be any way out.
You owe it to yourself to obtain sound, competent legal representation by counsel with over twenty-five years experience in contract litigation. You will be made aware of your rights in addressing the situation with professionalism and integrity. In many cases we can obtain a legal rescission of the contract so as to get you out from under that oppressive lifelong timeshare obligation. At the very least, there often exist good faith legal grounds to warrant a formal dispute invoking federal consumer law to protect your credit with the national bureaus. We'll be happy to discuss your rights free of charge at 407-644-1336. You may also visit our website at http://www.aaronsonlawgroup.com.