Beware Timeshare Trial Programs

Timeshare trial programs are being used as a selling point to get uneducated vacationers interested in timeshare ownership. Many people have never heard of a timeshare trial program and might think it’s a good deal. It’s really just another attempt to lure you into buying a timeshare. Don’t fall for it.

Timeshare developers have found that 60% of the people who purchase a trial program can be more easily persuaded to buy a full timeshare. When they sell a perspective customer a trial program they include a mandatory presentation in the purchase. Then they make sure that the trial period is an easy, relaxing, all-around-wonderful experience. At the mandatory presentation they apply all their slick sales tactics and Bam! they get an easy sale.

If you are planning a vacation please be aware that you may be approached by a timeshare developer or salesperson. They might offer you a lot of great prizes, such as free accommodations or even money. No matter how great it sounds, say no thank you. It’s just another sales tactic to get you to purchase something you will have to pay on for the rest of your life. -- M. Beddingfield

Richard Petty is not Selling Timeshares

If timeshares were a decent deal, it wouldn't take the sleazy efforts that timeshare resorts go to to try and get you to hear their pitches. Since they aren't, they use anything they can to try and take your money and lock you into lifetime payments. One of their latest below the belt tricks is using the good name of Richard Petty.

There’s a new scam circling the racetrack. It’s a telemarketing ploy. If you get a phone call saying that you have won a Richard Petty Driving Experience, don’t get behind the wheel! What the telemarketers are really selling is a timeshare presentation. They are taking advantage of a real Richard Petty sweepstakes that does exist and trying to confuse potential customers. Remember -- don’t ever give any personal info to an unknown telemarketer, especially your credit card information. -- M. Beddingfield

http://contests.about.com/b/2008/11/01/warning-about-timeshare-calls-disguised-as-richard-petty-sweepstakes-wins.htm