Anyone have experience with Preston Green or Americap International Corp

I am not a timeshare owner, but if I was, I would NEVER put my timeshare in Preston Green's hands! My husband and I usually like to rent timeshares, and every time I have come across a listing under his name and made an inquiry, he never gets back to me. The people who have listed with him, would be much better off listing privately. They have no idea that their listings are sitting on those websites getting no response from him. When I see his name come up on a listing, I don't even waste my time making an inquiry anymore. As well, he generally charges double what private renters are charging, which also makes those listings undesireable. I have stayed in regular 5 star hotels for much less a night than what he lists his rentals for.

Dear Paul,

Please remove your remarks about me saying "most timeshare owners don't know what they own" If you look carefully. I did not write that. It was anther RedWeek poster.

Thank you for making an honest correction by having RedWeek remove it through the customer service department.

As you can imagine, negative post can hurt people and businesses and it is certainly wrong if it is not true.

Please have that officially removed by RedWeek or it will get picked up by the search engines etc.

Thank you for your time and fairness. As a result of this latest discussion and your comments about my "alleged" comments, another negative comment was posted following yours.

All the Best

Preston

Dear Trudy,

We have a 24hr toll free number and would never not respond to a reservation request.

If there was any delay, we may not have had your dates in inventory at the time, or we were unable to pull any strings to get you exactly what you requested.

We do not charge our owners any fees ever. We have the resources, relationships with thousands of owner, and a network that allows us to beat most prices anywhere. We have thousands of happy owners and renters. References provided upon request and any time.

We are sincerely sorry that we were unable to help you when you contacted us. But, I challenge you to get a quote from us for your next vacation.

You may be quite surprised at what we can do for you and your family. It can't hurt to get a quote and we hope you do.

All the Best

Preston Vacation Homes Only

Let me give you 2 examples:

(1) I have a client who listed a Sheraton's Desert Oasis 1 BR with me. I had a rental listing agreement with her signed by both of us. I rented it out and emailed her the name of the renter so she could change it into their name. She did make the change and I confirmed the change by calling the SDO. I rented this week to a very good client who rents 2 weeks from me every year for the last 12 years. I happened to be staying at the SDO and the front desk called me and asked about the 2nd week telling me it was no longer in my clients name. I called the owner and she said she had just received a check from me for the week. She asked me why I sent the check because she rented the week out herself and changed it into someone else's name. I reminded her that I had rented it out and had her change it into my clients name. She then remembered and said she was sorry. This was the middle of March and I had to rent a unit from the SDO for twice what I had rented the unit to my client for so I took a several hundred dollar loss. The lady did return my check and said she was very sorry.

(2) Last year I rented a 2 BR LO at the Westin Kierland Villas from a private person off of Red Week and then re-rented it to someone else for a little more. This was the last week of Spring Training & Easter Week. I paid the owner in full with a cashiers check in full and had a rental agreement signed by both of us. When I called her to change the name into the renters name she did not get back to me for a few days. I wondered what was up? When the owner finally called she said that her husband had canceled the reservation, booked another week, and rented it out. They were willing to pay full price from the WKV's to get me a week to replace it. I told them to hold off and I would talk to my renter. I called him and explained exactly what happened and he said he appreciated my honesty and understood. I tried my best to get him the week he wanted and could not find one. He called me back a few months later and rented a week from me for next year. I gave him a good deal and he said he appreciated it.

These are just a couple examples of what I have gone through. I am sure Preston could tell you stories like these also. I am not trying to make excuses for anyone, but things like this happen all the time. By the way, these WKV owners own 8 of the high end 2 BR LO's in the Starwood System.

I have been renting timeshares for almost 18 years and I can honestly say that you will not find 1 person I have done business with that is mad at me. Sure, I have had to take some loses from time to time, but my good name is worth more than a few thousand dollars.

paulp154 wrote:

Re Prestons remark "most individual owners who many times don't ever know what they own"

I cannot believe that "most individual owner ... don't ever know what they own". They may have spent $30,000 to $90,000 for their unit but they do not know what they own. WOW

All, My biggest complaints is that redweek states: "Timeshare rentals are timeshares that owners rent to other individuals, rather than use for themselves. Timeshare rentals are nothing new, yet most travelers are unfamiliar with them. RedWeek.com is the largest online marketplace for timeshares, and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Owners post their timeshare units on our site, and connect directly with travelers looking to rent. No middleman, and no tours. Ever."

"No middleman" and "Preston Green or Americap International Corp" they are.

They do not own these units.

I guess my definition of a middleman is different than others. The inference in this site is no-one besides the owner and the renter is exchange money. Thatway the they (owner and renter) save money.

If "Preston Green or Americap International Corp" get a better price for the owner ... the renter looses in paying the middleman's costs and the increase price for the unit.

I have rented for years on redweek and never had a bad rental from a owner. We(Owners and I) have called each other and maintained good relationships for years ... which is a good thing.

I have pointed people/friends to redweek to find good timeshares to rent and a few have called Preston Green. My friends told me they had a hard sale to rent from them telling them "the units are going fast" plus ... Also, when my friends asked is this unit available ... they "Preston Green or Americap International Corp" did not know and would have to get back to them.

People just need to beware.

Dear Paul,

We hope you did see our reply to you about you mis-attributing a quote to me, Preston Green. (See: paulp154 3 months ago Jun 28, 2013)

We asked that you edit that inaccuracy or have it removed by RedWeek customer service.

Also, you keep mentioning my name, "Preston Green or Americap International Corp" together as if we are associated. Preston Green and the company I work for,Vacation Homes Only, have anything to do with 'Americap International Corp" which, to my understanding is a now defunct nefarious group out of Florida.

RedWeek has investigated them and made it clear to RedWeek forum readers that Preston Green nor Vacation Homes Only are related to or have anything to do with "Americap International Corp"

With all fairness, please do not mention our names with this company in your forum posts.

Also, please follow up and edit or correct the mis-attributed quote to me, Preston Green. (See: paulp154 3 months ago Jun 28, 2013)

P.S. The truth is, Paul, that our company exposes RedWeek owner to much more demand through our network, thus renting more owner units. We also bring great deals to the traveling public that do not know about timeshares. What we do and how we positively contribute to this market is greatly misunderstood by you and some others. The thousands of satisfied renters and owners that have worked with us would categorically disagree with you opinion of us. While I don't believe you are tying to be hostile, we are simply misunderstood.

The reality is that we have been around even longer than RedWeek and most other organizations, and there is a reason for that.

Maybe you should call us and see what we can do for your property or for a personal vacation. You may be pleasantly surprised.

All the Best

Preston Green Vacation Homes Only

I will say again.

The buyer should be aware and in most cases they are not. I use to buy my airline tickets thru a travel agent and I know I got some good deals. But the whole business model has changed. I never use a travel agent cause they always charge me a fee. Thus raising the cost for me.

The REDWEEK topic is "Anyone have experience with Preston Green or Americap International Corp". Sorry.

I have called you and had friends call you and your office. I have never rented from your office cause I have always found a cheaper deal thru an owner.

"RedWeek.com is the largest online marketplace for timeshares, and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. OWNERS post THEIR timeshare units on our site, and connect directly with travelers looking to rent. NO MIDDLEMAN, and no tours. EVER."

I have been buying timeshare rental times for over 10 years. Never had a problem with a owner.

paulp154 wrote:

"RedWeek.com is the largest online marketplace for timeshares, and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. OWNERS post THEIR timeshare units on our site, and connect directly with travelers looking to rent. NO MIDDLEMAN, and no tours. EVER."

I have been buying timeshare rental times for over 10 years. Never had a problem with a owner.

Redweek does not employ middlemen, however Redweek has no control over middlemen that use Redweek to find rentals that their customers are seeking. I agree that people looking for rentals would be better off looking at rental sites such as Redweek (in order to save the middleman's fee) but many people don't know that Redweek (or other timeshare rental sites) even exists .... that's where middlemen come in.

Yes, Thanks JayJay. I think the advertising is a little disingenuous. There are middlemen/women here.

I love Redweek and wish more people would use it. Most owners describe their week(s) they own and I would see a posting of each.

Not these brokers/facititators/middlemen. They might know what unit ... they might have and but need money up front and lots more work and at a higher price. Also, they always advertise the lowest price they had but 99% of the units the rent are much higher, and kind of a bait and switch to me.

Similar experience today.... Not interested in working with this type of vendor... stay away.

we rented a Cabo villa through Preston and received payment promptly. What I'd like to know is what if you don't pay maintenance or pay Mexico property tax?

Owners stay away from this gentleman and cheapscates like him, who do not respect the fact that owners have the right to set their prices how they see fit. This man simply wanted to argue during the holidays which we were not willing to do with him so he threatened us because we refused to play his insulting and rude game.

He is likely one not willing to pay the market rate for any given week based on the owners of that unit. He refused to listen to how the market works and was very combative. And we were never even able to give him a quote, which as everyone knows, we can't be beat.

We have access to many more owners and unit than what are posted on RedWeek. There is only a drop in the bucket posted here. This the kind of renter the says "checks in the mail" and stiffs you by taking another unit from another owner for $50 less and doen't even give you a ciurtesy call to let you know he is going back on his word. We all know the type, they are not honorable. Stay away from this guy. And our attorneys have been made aware of his threats.

Vacation Homes Only

Unless you 'quote' the message you're referring to we have no idea what/who you're talking about!

Preston Green swindled 900.00 from me and 3 friends for a time share in Aruba for Feb. 2014. He took my check in May of 2013 and sent it to Nigeria to a sick family member. D from Philadelphia

dorothyw89 wrote:

Preston Green swindled 900.00 from me and 3 friends for a time share in Aruba for Feb. 2014. He took my check in May of 2013 and sent it to Nigeria to a sick family member. D from Philadelphia

Just curious as to how you know what happened. Did he call or email to let you know that you don't have a reservation for this coming Feb. and instead he was sending the money oversees? Do you have documentation that you sent the money and a contract for the rental? At the very least you should look into some legal action.

Dear Dorothy, (apperant victim )

I, Preston Green, of Vacation Homes Only here in Beverly Hills CA, have no family in Nigeria and we are certainly sorry that you were robbed by someone impersonating me or using my good name in the vacation rental industry.

If you would simplyI investigate the emails, phone numbers and accounts you used to correspond with these fraudsters, you will see it had nothing to do with the real Preston Green or our company Vacation Homes Only.

We accept Visa, MC, AMEX, DISC & PayPal-All checks are made Payable to Vacation Homes Only and sent to Beverly Hill, CA 90212.

You may contact us anytime at 1-800-921-8099 so that we can work with the athorities to pursue these criminals to the full extent of the law.

Also, in all fairness please modify your posting to at least indicate that it was someone "using the name" Preston Green, as everyone knows criminals do not use their real names.

We stongly encourage you to pursue this crime vigourously.

It is obviously bad for us all and must be fought.

All the Best

(The Real) Preston Green Vacation Homes Only Beverly Hills, CA

dorothyw89 wrote:

Preston Green swindled 900.00 from me and 3 friends for a time share in Aruba for Feb. 2014. He took my check in May of 2013 and sent it to Nigeria to a sick family member. D from Philadelphia

We have a friend that went through the same thing .... they told him that he had a cousin in England who was sick and needed money sent to him/her.

I would also have to ask how you know what happened to the check you sent?

I agree with JayJay.

I do not think Preston Green had anything to do with the scam.

For me I never pay anyone until you have at least the reservation in you name and have personally talked to the owner.

I reserved a room in Hawaii in December and still have not had my name listed in the resorts reservation log. I am starting to worry so I called VHO and have not yet heard back. any update on your experience?

jeffs152 wrote:

I've got a redweek ad posted out to rent a unit, and received two prompt responses from a Preston Green and another from someone representing Americap International Corp. Just wondered if anyone had any experience positive or negative with either of these individuals or groups. Its not like Ebay where you get feedback scores, but figured the user community could help out

kennyp1 I reserved a room in Hawaii in December and still have not had my name listed in the resorts reservation log. I am starting to worry so I called VHO and have not yet heard back. any update on your experience?

Just an FYI, you will not have your name on the reservation log until the day of your reservation. That was one of my complaints and cause for angst since nothing can be verified independently and you have to take the word of VHO. Unfortunately for me I could not verify until I got to the resort and the room that we had agreed on was not available. I did get a room, but it was an island view even though my contract stated ocean view.