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Feel there's a scam listing

Mar 19, 2016

Last year we joined RedWeek and rented a timeshare. The owner was knowledgeable and took us through the entire process with confidence.

This year, we're back! :-) In the middle of email conversations, the "owner" stated that since he now lives near the resort, he can use the facilities whenever he wishes and so doesn't need the actual room. That's not true. If he's stayed there "many years", he would know that they give a wristband to those allowed access to the facilities.

We immediately backed out. He also thought he had to make the unit reservation through RedWeek... ???

I don't want to see anyone ripped off. $1500 is a lot of money.

Amy


Amy M.
Mar 19, 2016

Some owners rent out frequently and some owners are first time or only very occasional renters and don't know the process. If you don't feel comfortable then don't rent from them. As for day use, unless you also own there, you don't really know. Some resorts, even with wristbands allow day use. Owners of other weeks check in at the front desk and are issued wristbands. It varies from resort to resort.


Tracey S.
Mar 19, 2016

Amy -

Any time you feel something is "not right" with a posting or person you are dealing with, please feel free to send us the posting number and we will check into their account to see if there are any red flags. You can click here to Contact Us, or email support@redweek.com.

Thanks, Phyllis


RedWeek Support
RedWeek.com
Mar 19, 2016

Thank you both for your replies. I didn't know that about day use, Tracey75. Thank you for that information. I hope it was my mistake. :-)


Amy M.

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