Change is hard. But does it have to be unfair, too?Not necessarily. Unless Capital Vacations is involved.There has been a big change in the timeshare world. Used to be that owners bought into a specific unit…
The COVID epidemic brought with it all sorts of new concepts we never really heard before. Like shrinkflation. Shrinkflation is when companies try to charge you the old price – or even more – for…
A week ago, Timeshare Facts shared the tragic tale of 79-year-old Alfred Jeung. Alfred was driven to suicide by the mounting debts resulting from a catastrophic series of Diamond Resorts coerced timeshare purchases made during…
“It couldn’t possibly get worse.” That’s the sentiment of many of the complaints against timeshare companies. Whether it’s the harassments that pass for sales pitches, the sky rocketing maintenance fees or the…
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines investment as “the outlay of money usually for income or profit.” So, we can understand why Jacquelyn and Victor were so upset when they complained to Florida’s attorney general after Bluegreen promoted the timeshare they purchased…
Who wouldn’t want a Caribbean honeymoon?Beautiful beaches. Luxurious resorts. Attentive service.That’s what Randy and his wife were planning in 2020 before COVID led them to cancel everything. And it was that…
“I would like to apologize to my family, brothers + sisters and in-laws for my actions.” That’s how Alfred Jeung began the suicide note he left behind before taking his own…
“Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” That’s how some people describe when there are no good choices. But for Capital Vacations it’s an important part of their highly profitable business model. That’s what…
Spectacle without sincerity. That’s one way to recognize a phony roadside revival. And maybe that’s not unlike a timeshare presentation. After reading the many complaints brought by disillusioned timeshare owners, you’ll begin to…
Running out the clock can be a pretty good strategy in sports. Turns out, denying your opponent what they need until time runs out can be a pretty profitable business strategy…