Diamond’s Different (and That’s Not Good)
You might be surprised to hear it from us, but not all timeshare companies are bad. How do we know? Because we’ve come across plenty of examples of owners who INITIALLY didn’t have any…
Diamond’s Unwanted Reservations
One of the most common complaints made by Diamond Resorts timeshare owners? …They can never get a reservation when they want. So, we were very surprised to discover that Kate, a Diamond owner from Beverly, Massachusetts, was…
No fun and games at Diamond
There is a dirty little secret to timeshares. Takes most people by surprise. But…in most cases…there is no actual – or, at least, no specific – property involved. They are clever. Listen closely. It says so right in the…
Diamond “is no better than phone scammers”
“Respect your elders.” It’s one of the first lessons we teach our children. And yet...somehow it is a lesson that the adults at Diamond Resorts seem to have forgotten. Or don’t care about … In fact, it’s stunning…
High Finance and Low Blows at Diamond
Here’s a question: why does buying a timeshare have to be so...well...complicated? First there are the high interest loans... ...then the confusing deed for points swaps... ...the special credit cards... ...and then all the…
The Con Men at Diamond
So… what’s the biggest SCAM going these days? Emails that begin: “I’m a Nigerian prince...”? Maybe… Texts that claim: “Your account has been breached. Send us your password...”? We’ve all seen that! But… How about…
No Happily Ever After with Diamond for These Newlyweds
Think of all the planning that goes into a wedding. Deciding who to invite... ...finding the perfect location... ...choosing food, music, maybe even caterers and a band... ... sitting through a mandatory five-hour presentation from…
“Shocked and Stunned” by Diamond’s Lies
“There are three types of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics.” Some attribute this quote to Mark Twain, but whoever it was who first uttered these words …well, they never met…
“Our weeks are worthless” after Diamond takeover”
We couldn’t believe it. Deep in the 2,170 page of complaints against Diamond Resorts in the Florida Attorney General’s office we came across someone who had something good to say about a timeshare company... ...a company that kept…
A question for Diamond: “Do you ever stop?”
Unhappy with your timeshare? Most timeshare owners will hone in on a particularly horrendous sales experience, or a specific false promise that didn’t make its way into the contract, or unrelenting…