Re: Timeshare advice requested

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From: John Newman
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 07:36

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>>The other bonus we found after joining RCI (at least in Australia),
>>was the discount resort weeks offered at giveaway prices to members.
>>e.g. US$80 for a week (Normally renting for US$400). RCI here also
>>provide a regular travel magazine for members.
>
>In other words, having the timeshare really doesn't save you anything,
>as "anybody" can get the place for $400 a week, which is what the
>timeshare owners are effectively paying anyway.
>Stan Krieger

Except for the fact that renters (i.e. non owners) are given the 
lowest priority, and cannot book more than a few months ahead.
Very popular timeshare resorts either never have units for rent
or charge $600-$800 per week.


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