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Free Guide: Learn the Secrets
of Buying Auction Timeshares from an Ebay
Platinum Powerseller
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"How To
Buy a Timeshare on Ebay Your Family Will Love (and Your Friends
Will Envy!)"
You
don't have to put up with pushy sales people,
high-pressure sales presentations or the high prices
some resellers want you to pay. Smart buyers like you
have found the new best way to buy a timeshare... EBAY!
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THE HOW-TO GUIDE TO BUYING
TIMESHARES ON
EBAY
Considering buying
a timeshare on Ebay? We've created this comprehensive
timeshare buying guide just for you! Here's
just a sample of what you will learn:
"Helping
You Find Your Own Paradise"
Welcome
to our Ebay "About Us" page. It may
look different from other resellers - but that's for
good reason. We pride ourselves on being different
(and better if we may be so bold) than the other timeshare
resellers. We hope you'll give us a chance to prove
it.
Holiday
Group Quick Facts:
- We
sell more timeshares (at better prices) than any other
reseller in the world.
- Proud members
of the BBB & American Resort Developer's Association
-
Timeshares have been our only business (and
we love this business!) since 1992
- Over 600 timeshare
properties
in stock every day (check out our site at HolidayGroup.com)
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We're located in not-so-sunny Seattle, Washington
 DION
If
you're searching for timeshares in the US: including
Colorado, Utah, California, Washington, Idaho, Oregon,
Montana, Nevada and Arizon, Hawaii and also Mexico and the Caribbean -- Dion is your source.
He also offers properties in the North
Eastern US and Canada. He also sells properties
in Southern Central US, including Georgia,New Orleans
and Missouri -- the Caribbean Islands and Hawaii.
How to Relieve the Timeshare
Buying Headache
Buying a timeshare doesn't have
to be an expensive, headache-inducing process. There's
a few simple steps to follow to find the perfect timeshare
for your needs, the right price to pay, where
and how to buy your timeshare, who to trust with your
money, and how to use your timeshare to enjoy paradise year
after year.
Come along and we'll explore the
process and learn how to save a pretty penny
(and avoid a ton of headaches) when buying a timeshare.
Note: We're
assuming you already know why timeshares are so popular.
Smart travelers like you know timeshares mean spectacular resort accommodations, elbow
room for the whole family, and amenities you'd find in high-end luxury condos. Most units come with full kitchens where you can eat
breakfast in your robe and enjoy a cup of fresh-brewed
coffee. Many resorts offer
a deck overlooking the 18th green where you can enjoy
an evening conversation with that special someone as
the sun fades in the West. And when you travel
to your own vacation home, you get to do the activities you
love -- enough fun stuff to do to keep even
the most picky of your travel companions happy.
And
of course you can exchange your timeshare and travel
the world (that's what 80% of timeshare owners do).
If you're new to timeshare check out
our links for new buyers section
just below.
9 questions
to ask yourself and your spouse
to determine the perfect
timeshare resort,
week, unit size and season.
here's so many timeshares, how
am I supposed to choose just one?
Over the years we've tweaked and
tweezed the timeshare-buying process into these most
important questions to ask before buying a timeshare.
Save yourself headaches, time and money -
- answer these first:
- How many will be traveling
in your party most years?
- What activities are most
important to you and your traveling companions?
- Do you want to visit the
same resort every year, or will you be exchanging
your timeshare?
- What's your budget?
- How flexible are your travel
dates -- are there just a few periods you can travel
each year?
- Is there a specific destination
that you would travel to every year?
- What sorts of amenities (pool,
spa, beach, slopes, lake, river, surf) are most
important?
- How will upcoming life events
impact your travel habits (retirement, empty nest,
grandkids, weddings, family reunions)?
- What is your most memorable
vacation? Why?
Now let's try to trim the 3500
timeshare spots into a set of just a few resorts,
seasons, and weeks by building your Timeshare Target
Profile.
Your
Timeshare Membershipp
Target Profile
Here's your cheat sheet for winning
the timeshare buying game. It's no secret, timeshare shoppers who answer
these questions -- and keep them handy during their search
-- consistently find the best timeshares at the
best prices.
- What are your top 3 destinations?
- Do the destinations have
the activities you want?
- What specific week numbers/seasons
will work for you?
- What size unit do you need
now and into the future?
- What are the top 3 resorts
in your destination?
- Do these resorts have the
amenities you want?
- Are the resorts within your
budget?
- How much are the annual maintenance
fees -- and are they in your budget?
- Can you accomplish everything
you want above with a good Trading Week? (Trick
question. The answer for 80% or more of our clients
is es. A good trading week can save you thousands over a
similar high-demand resort)
How to
determine the right price to pay for your
Ebay timeshare
Now that you have a better idea
of your perfect timeshare -- the next obvious question
is: "How do I know how much to bid or pay for
my target week?" The answer in a nutshell:
Find comparable properties that have sold on Ebay,
check out other online inventory sources, talk to an
expert.
Timeshare Comps
If you've
ever bought or sold your own home, you've probably heard
a real estate agent use the term omps.Short for
omparable sales,comps help Realtors/sup> come up with
a listing price for your home. One problem with
timeshares: unlike residential real estate, there
is no multiple listing service for timeshares
-- no place for you to quickly and easily determine "comps."
What to do? Fire up your browser and head to Ebay!
Over the last fewyears, Ebay
has evolved into the largest single market for timeshares.
With a quick search you can determine
the timeshare comps for properties like your target
timeshare week.
Here's how:
1) Search for existing auction
listings. Note the high and low prices
for your target timeshare.
2) Search expired Ebay listings.
How? Go to the advanced search page
on Ebay, find and tick the little box that says
earch expired listings only (you'll have
to be a registered Ebay user to perform this search).
Of the returned properties, check out those
with winning bids. Note the high and low prices.
Where should you look for the
least expensive timeshare prices? Holiday
Timeshare Auctions on Ebay -- of course!
Talk to a Friendly Timeshare
Expert
Where to turn? Find yourself
an expert to help you along the path.
A Message from Your Sponsor: Holiday Group
hires the best and brightest (and friendliest) experts
in the timeshare business -- all just a phone
call away at (800) 905-9772.
The
easy way to avoid scams, ripoffs and the characters
who
want to separate you from your wallet.
It's a simple fact of the times
in which we live. There are computer savvy thieves, scammers,
and rip-off artists who want to separate you from your
money.
Here's a few steps to avoid these
characters.
1. Buy from a reputable company
whose only business is timeshares. Yes,
you can find some great bargains when you buy from an
individual, but you are opening yourself to risk.
- What happens if the timeshare
is not where, when, or how they describe? (Can
you get your money back?)
- How do you know all fees
are paid?
- Who will do the transfer?
- Who will walk you through
the (surprisingly elaborate) timeshare buying
process?
Most of the nefarious characters
we see online seem to be people selling one or two eals
of the centurywho appear one minute and are gone (with
your money) the next.
2. Always check references:
True in any large transaction, but especially
true with timeshares on Ebay. One way to check
references: check the feedback of your timeshare reseller.
A quick look at their feedback and you'll get
a feel for the way they treat their customers.
Important Note:
you must go one step further. If they have a good
feedback rating (you won't even consider buying from
a feedback below 80%, right?), click to visit each
of items resulting in feedbacks -- at least the last
10 to be safe.
Another Important note: Are
those positive feedbacks timeshare related?
If they're small transactions with
nothing to do with timeshares, beware!
One trick of the scamsters is
to buy and sell a bunch of very cheap items, bump up
their feedback, then go for the high-priced scam. Bidders
may be lulled into a false sense of security by positive
feedback. Don't fall for it. Always check
feedback references -- and be certain the transactions
are (at a minimum) in the same dollar range as your
resort purchase.
Testimonial
"You are very professional in every respect. And the value a person receives from buying a timeshare week through Holiday Group is incredible!"
Dave Akland
Anacortes, WA
3. Talk to a Human
Nothing
beats having a real phone conversation. We're
consistently surprised by how few bidders pick up the
telephone and call their auctioneer. If you're about
to spend $1000 or more. It seems prudent to at least talk
to the person who's selling the product, right? If
you can't get them on the phone, how will you expect
to get delivery?
4. Due Diligence: There
are a few more important things to knowbefore buying a timeshare.
Find out if the property, week, unit, and resort are as
described. Make certain the dues are paid, the
property is free and clear and your reseller can certify
(and guarantee) your purchase. If your reseller
can't or won't guarantee your purchase, find another
reseller.
11 tips
for buying a timeshare week
- Buy from a reputable
company.
- Think long-term &
buy the
biggest unit you can find.
- Buy the best resort you
can find.
- Know the maximum amount
you're willing to spend.
- Due diligence is essential and Ebay feedback is just one component.
- Always contact the seller
before bidding either by email or phone -- always ask questions before bidding.
- When buying from a company,
ask and check
references from BBB or equivalent.
- Bidding on auctions from international
sellers (and individuals with little timeshare
experience) is risky.
- Look for a week with
great trading power if you will ever exchange
your timeshare
- Pay with a credit card or Paypal.
- Closing: Be patient.
Timeshares do take a while to transfer, but
don't get complacent and do follow-up with your
reseller.
How
to set a realistic budget for your timeshare purchase
When
you buy a timeshare there are three factors that will
impact your budget:
- Purchase auction
price
- Annual maintenance fee
- Transfer & settlement
fee
Purchase Price
Your purchase
price includes the title or membership rights to your
timeshare. As a member you'll be eligible for
all the other benefits of ownership - reservations,
member access to the resort and amenities, the swimming
pool, tennis courts and in some cases the private beach
club and spa.
Testimonial
"I was so lucky to find the Holiday Group, it has saved me a lot of money. "
Donna Taylor
Chicago, IL
Annual Maintenance
Fees range
from $250-$1000 per year depending on the timeshare
membership. Maintenance fees for a two-bedroom unit
will typically be higher than for a studio - but the
prices are set by the resort (or homeowner's association).
As an owner, you will be responsible for this
fee every year to cover the cost of maintaining the
resort and grounds. It pays to compare timeshare
maintenance fees before buying.
Transfer and settlement fees
When
transferring memberships, you will likely have one or
more additional fees to note. These may include county recordering fees, homeowners
associations dues,
state tax assessments, management and settlement fees.
These fees are always present and help the various
companies ensure your (surprisingly complicated) transaction
happens in a legal and timely manner.
When you buy from Holiday
Group, all fees are disclosed in writing and will be explained in full
and up-front -- guaranteed.
How to
finance Ebay timeshare purchases
"90 Days
Same as Cash"
When it comes time to
buy your timeshare, Holiday Group offers an industry-first
90 Day Same as Cash Financing program.
Financing Available for Purchase Price,
Settlement Fee, Maintenance Fee and Resort Transfer Fee!
- 90 Days Same as Cash!
- No Application and No Approval required!
GOOD CREDIT, NO CREDIT!
- 3 Easy payments:
- 1ST PAYMENT AT 30 DAYS
- 2ND PAYMENT AT 60 DAYS
- 3RD PAYMENT AT 90 DAYS
Not So Fine Print:
All
we need is your authorization to deduct your monthly payment from your
checking account, debit account or credit card account. We send you an
authorization form to sign and return with your signed purchase and
sale agreement.
Give
us a call now at (800) 905-9772
to get started.
New
to timeshares? Find out why
Timeshares are so
very popular
Learn everything you could
ever want to know about timeshares -- how they work,
translations for industry jargon, timeshare calendars,
timeshare resales and more - check out these quick
links:
Questions
to Ask Your Timeshare Reseller -
Before You Bid
or Buy
- Do they have happy customers
and positive (timeshare related) feedback?
- Are they members in good
standing of the BBB
and industry associations?
- Do they have a wide variety
of inventory for sale on and off Ebay?
- Do they work with a reputable
transfer company?
- Will they guarantee your
purchase?
- Do they sell timeshares only?
- Are they easy to contact
and do they answer their phones?
A Different
Sort of Timeshare Company?
Take a Trip
to HolidayGroup.com
To Find Out
"How
can we help?"
Give us a call
- and let me know how we can help you find a perfect timeshare for you and your family.
- DION & ANNIE
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