Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Timeshare Dilemma

20th September 2006, 04:29 PM

Okay - no need to call me a sucker because it's something I've
already called myself a thousand times, but I have a time share in a
resort in Mexico. What can I say? It seemed like a good idea at the
time. But things haven't worked out and I don't have the financial
freedom that I used to. So, I need to get rid of the time share. Now
comes the hard part. How to do such a thing? It's not as easy as
you'd think. In fact, it's really pretty difficult. One online
person has recommended I offer the time share for free plus 1K for
anyone willing to take it off my hands. Someone else suggested I go
through a time share relief agency like timesharerelief.com. There's
some others out there too. You essentially pay them to take your time
share. Sounds wonky, but if you are stuck with a time share you can't
afford, it makes a lot of sense on some level. So, my question is, does
anyone have another solution? Has anyone successfully gotten rid of
their time share? Has anyone tried timesharerelief? Okay, that's more
than one question, but you get the point. ANY advice would be
appreciated.

Thank you!
Yo

20th September 2006, 05:49 PM

I wish that you had mentioned what city where it is located. I know
several people who have offered them for sale in their local newspaper.
If it is a popular locale you may get some bites. Have you contacted
the resort to see about selling it? Unless it is Cancun, where I
understand many people are just dumping their timeshares, you shouldn't
have a problem getting rid of it.

Janice

22nd September 2006, 07:45 PM

Hello - Sorry for not getting back sooner. I really do appreciate all
the great advice. My time share is in Cabo San Lucas. It's a floating
week so that's a problem. I have tried renting it out, but haven't
had any luck. I have thought about donating it to charity, but
apparently I'd have to keep paying all the fees until the charity
could sell it so that hasn't ended up being a solution. I've signed
up for a timesharerelief consultation and I am going to look into some
of these other suggestions. You guys have really been great!

Thank you!
Yo

23rd September 2006, 06:30 PM

On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:49:12 -0700, PSsunshineGal wrote:
> Unless it is Cancun, where I
> understand many people are just dumping their timeshares

Sorry for my ignorance, but why is that? I think I know what timeshare
properties are. Why are they such a trouble to the point of "dumping them"?

Thanks.

25th September 2006, 06:30 PM

This may seem goofy, but have you considered listing your timeshare on ebay?
Perhaps an auction would find someone willing to purchase it at less cost to
you than paying timesharerelief $1 k to take it off your hands.

> Okay - no need to call me a sucker because it's something I've
> already called myself a thousand times, but I have a time share in a
> resort in Mexico. What can I say? It seemed like a good idea at the
> time. But things haven't worked out and I don't have the financial
> freedom that I used to. So, I need to get rid of the time share. Now
> comes the hard part. How to do such a thing? It's not as easy as
> you'd think. In fact, it's really pretty difficult. One online
> person has recommended I offer the time share for free plus 1K for
> anyone willing to take it off my hands. Someone else suggested I go
> through a time share relief agency like timesharerelief.com. There's
> some others out there too. You essentially pay them to take your time
> share. Sounds wonky, but if you are stuck with a time share you can't
> afford, it makes a lot of sense on some level. So, my question is, does
> anyone have another solution? Has anyone successfully gotten rid of
> their time share? Has anyone tried timesharerelief? Okay, that's more
> than one question, but you get the point. ANY advice would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thank you!
> Yo
>

seann · 13th November 2006, 07:08 PM

Maybe I can help you out.

I like fishing in puertovallarta. the fishing in pv is great.

caim11 · 14th April 2008, 12:22 PM

Also scuba diving is great there and also Los Cabos, maybe you can offer it to someon with these kinds of things in mind so they have an idea of what to expect when they purchase it from you. I have a time share and have had nothing but good expereinces. I don't know if its luck or just really choosing the right resort to visit. I enjoy the one I have and use it yearly. Good luck!