We break down the cost of a timeshare membership so you can see where your money really goes. What you are paying for A timeshare membership may be presented in a wide variety of flattering ways. The two main selling points that most buyers report as having convinced...
Timeshare economics explained. By an economist.
Apr 29, 2024
An expert economist's feedback following a timeshare presentation in South Carolina gives priceless insight into whether timeshare makes financial sense for the buyer. Leading economist Arnold Kling earned a PHD in economics from Massachusetts Institute of...
Why timeshare exchanges so relentlessly fail to deliver
Apr 22, 2024
In its formative years timeshare was sold as 'fixed weeks'. You went to the same resort and stayed in the same room in the same week every year. Exchange systems were created to allow more choice and flexibility. Yet almost universally timeshare owners, even those...
Leading US real estate broker Darren Kittleson releases warning video about Mexican timeshare resale scams
Apr 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odbgR2-pxfQ Wisconsin native Darren Kittleson has been a leading figure in the US real estate world for 33 years. He is the Operating Principal at Keller Williams Realty Madison: a brokerage with over 160 real estate agents. He has sold...
After 50 years, should RCI admit the world has moved on?
Apr 8, 2024
As the world's biggest timeshare exchange network celebrates its 50th birthday, industry experts question the justification for its continued existence in the modern vacation landscape. A much needed step forward The embryonic 1960s concept of timeshare...
Canary Island timeshare giant ANFI under criminal investigation
Apr 1, 2024
Murky goings on behind the scenes of notorious Canary Islands timeshare giant Anfi Del Mar? 'River of money' The ANFI developments which at Baranco de la Verga in Arguineguin, Gran Canaria in 1992, grew into the most successful single-site timeshare sales operation in...
TAC reminder: Clocks ‘spring forward’ this weekend
Mar 29, 2024
Daylight Savings Every year since 1916 Britain (along with many other countries) has adopted Daylight Savings Time (DST) for the summer. In Britain Daylight savings is known as British Summer Time (BST). On the last Sunday in March (this year also the last day of the...
Happy Happy Easter if you’re celebrating. Happy Sunday if you’re not
Mar 28, 2024
Whether you are Christian or not, or even religious at all, Easter can be a whole lot of family fun. Celebrations In modern, multicultural Britain many of us happily jump on board with our neighbours' celebrations and religious holidays. Whether this means gifts and...
Club la Costa members reeling as resorts close permanently
Mar 4, 2024
Club la Costa loses large chunk of inventory, blaming changes in Turkish tourism laws All-members email CLC World sent their entire database of members an unapologetic email on January 10th 2024, informing them that two entire resorts in Turkey have been removed from...
European Consumer Claims and Timeshare Advice Centre. The story so far…
Feb 26, 2024
As we launch into 2024, we decided to skip our traditional annual review of the last twelve months' business activity at European Consumer Claims (ECC)/Timeshare Advice Centre (TAC). Instead we thought we would go right back to the beginning... ...and review the whole...
What do Wyndham’s timeshare owners really think of them?
Feb 12, 2024
Wyndham is the world's largest timeshare brand, and generated $5.2 billion in sales in 2022. However a delve into their online reviews shows a great deal of dissatisfaction. Wyndham timeshare reputation Instead of living up to their "idealised dream holiday provider"...
How to distinguish trustworthy timeshare claims/relinquishment firms from fraudsters
Feb 5, 2024
A guide to avoiding scam firms, as well those who are just not capable of delivering the results you need. A dirty business? It is no secret that the timeshare business has been a serious magnet for nefarious characters during the past several decades. It...
ECC expert discusses timeshare claims and relinquishments with Valencia’s leading podcast host
Jan 29, 2024
ECC discuss common timeshare problems, and potential solutions, with seasoned journalist and podcast host Eugene Costello. Click the image to play the podcast Valencia Life website and podcast When veteran journalist and author Eugene Costello moved to Spain...
Has timeshare finally got it right?
Jan 15, 2024
The most common complaints received by Timeshare Advice Centre are about high pressure sales, spiraling maintenance fees, ineffective holiday systems and being trapped in inescapable contracts. Has Florida based timeshare company MyMVP Club finally got things right?...
Monmouth couple share their joy at timeshare claims win with TAC/ECC
Dec 11, 2023
£16,200 compensation win ends decades long timeshare misery for retired Monmouth professionals John and Roni https://youtube.com/watch?v=9a8S5CxYiU0 Aggressive sales presentation Retired civil engineer John Richardson, and wife Roni, a retired counselor and management...
@legislator.com. Email scam warning
Nov 27, 2023
Scam firms emailing ECC clients from suspect domains. TAC advice on how to avoid falling victim to cyber criminals Email out of the blue This week a Timeshare Advice Centre (TAC) client whose case was completed several months ago forwarded us an email,...
The Sunday Times reports on European Consumer Claims victories over rogue timeshare firms
Nov 20, 2023
Bastion of British media and world leader in journalism turns its attention toward rogue timeshare companies... and the firm bringing them to heel Honest, intelligent news The Sunday Times is a 102 year old, high quality British broadsheet newspaper. It...
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