benrothke
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @11:26AM (#50455239)
To a degree. But look at the S&P over time; it is profitable.
Look at timeshares, where perhaps 95% of purchasers regret their purchase.
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @11:19AM (#50455154)
It doesn't work like that. The timeshare legal departments have written contracts that are completely one-sided.
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @11:03AM (#50454979)
The biggest issue is that the timeshare company may have to approve the transfer, and the new owner generally must agree to assume the ongoing maintenance fees and other obligations.
So in short, won't really work.
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @10:47AM (#50454784)
Sad truth.
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @10:31AM (#50454599)
Good points. The timeshare companies tout them as great investments.
But if that was the case, people wouldn’t be selling them for $1.
Re:Timeshares Won't Die. Neither Will Scams
on Wednesday November 11, 2026 @10:30AM (#50454592)
With fractional ownership, it is not a lifetime commitment. Also, purchasers are not making their decisions under high-pressure deadlines. It doesn’t have anything to do with rich people.
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