What is a timeshare?

[Indus]

I have absolutely no idea of what this is or how it works but I saw this in my YouTube feed

So what is it? Is it like a hedge fund stock market investment?

 

[BoomerD]

Brave Search

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[fskimospy]

It is a way to separate foolish people from their money.

 

[Moonbeam]

It is a way to separate foolish people from their money.

And more of it to try to get out of them. Google "how to get out of timeshares"

 

[IronWing]

A Timeshare, by Kory Reeder

23 track album

koryreeder.bandcamp.com

It's not for everyone but I like it.

This other album by the same composer is a masterpiece.

Codex Praxis, by Kory Reeder

14 track album

koryreeder.bandcamp.com

 

[dank69]

It's a guaranteed 1 week per year vacation spot that costs $24,000 up front and a grand or two per year for maintenance. So $24K to avoid making reservations and a slight discount as opposed to just renting like a normal person. You'll have trouble selling your timeshare for $1.00 because the dollar is a bit more useful.

 

[Zorba]

It's a guaranteed 1 week per year vacation spot that costs $24,000 up front and a grand or two per year for maintenance. So $24K to avoid making reservations and a slight discount as opposed to just renting like a normal person. You'll have trouble selling your timeshare for $1.00 because the dollar is a bit more useful.

The vast majority of timeshares are point based nowadays, so you absolutely still have to make reservations.

That said, the mx fees are nearly always far cheaper than an equivalent hotel would cost. I "rent" points from a friend where I pay his mx fees + ~15%. I can stay on Disney World property in a nice 2 bedroom condo with great resort amenities for about $900-1500 all in for nine nights depending on time of year.

The biggest issue with timeshares is you can't just get rid of them when you are done with it. You can buy points in the aftermarket for next to nothing, too.

I've known several people that it works out for, and I know many more that it doesn't. Personally I love having friends with extra points.

 

[Paratus]

I have absolutely no idea of what this is or how it works but I saw this in my YouTube feed

So what is it? Is it like a hedge fund stock market investment?

Let Southpark Explain.

https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/ervv23/south-park-i-ve-got-a-little-place-in-aspen

 

[fskimospy]

Let Southpark Explain.

https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/ervv23/south-park-i-ve-got-a-little-place-in-aspen

The Always Sunny episode where Frank is stuck in the coil is also a solid timeshare/reverse funnel explainer.

 

[purbeast0]

They are a waste of money is what they are.

 

[nakedfrog]

There's a relevant Last Week Tonight, if you're interested.

 

[Paratus]

The Always Sunny episode where Frank is stuck in the coil is also a solid timeshare/reverse funnel explainer.

I need to check out Always Sunny, been meaning to but haven't gotten to it.

 

[uallas5]

It's a way to get a free lunch after attending a really annoying meeting.

 

[soulcougher73]

I need to check out Always Sunny, been meaning to but haven't gotten to it.

It’s hilarious and just oh so wrong at the same time.

 

[nakedfrog]

It’s hilarious and just oh so wrong at the same time.

When I first started watching it, I thought it was kind of like Seinfeld if the characters were awful people. I mean, worse than the characters in Seinfeld.
Uh, but in a good way? Well, a funny way. It's crazy to think it's still on, I only watched part of a couple seasons something like SEVENTEEN FUCKING YEARS AGO.

 

[fskimospy]

When I first started watching it, I thought it was kind of like Seinfeld if the characters were awful people. I mean, worse than the characters in Seinfeld.
Uh, but in a good way? Well, a funny way. It's crazy to think it's still on, I only watched part of a couple seasons something like SEVENTEEN FUCKING YEARS AGO.

It’s a show that’s really evolved over the years. I’m not sure if it’s better or worse but the characters in the current season are nearly unrecognizable from the first or second.

Basically they just decided to keep making funny shit.

 

[sdifox]

Mexican cartel will rue the day they crossed the timeshare sharks.

Ran into the timeshare people at Vegas when we were looking for show tickets. And it was a Sheraton timeshare...

 

[IronWing]

Mexican cartel will rue the day they crossed the timeshare sharks.

Ran into the timeshare people at Vegas when we were looking for show tickets. And it was Sheraton timeshare...

"You'll have access to your safe house for two weeks every year."

 

[hal2kilo]

The free meals or stay ain't worth the nightmare of their sales pitch. I mean its a great product. They think it's a feature that your children can inherit them. Yea, the endless ongoing fees.

 

[Indus]

There's a relevant Last Week Tonight, if you're interested.

This top rated comment is DA BOMB yo!