Wyndham Fairfield Vacation Resorts Should i buy Wyndham timeshare? are they good? no? yes? Horrible Lake Tahoe Nevada

Wyndham resorts are absolutely beautiful and modern; however, the company does not have the best reputation regarding timeshares, which is not surprising being that they have an F rating on the BBB. Most complaints are about the deceitful business practices and insulting behavior on the part of Wyndham timeshare salespeople. According to the BBB, they have a total of 1475 complaints.

There are many solutions regarding unwanted vacation properties. Most people try to sell it, but they find themselves into a dead end after they realize the resale market of timeshares is not robust, and never has been. Consequently, the best way to get out of a timeshare membership is by cancelling the contract. Timeshare cancellation has many advantages, but the most important is that once you cancel a timeshare, you do not have any further obligations attached to the resort. Cancel Wyndham Timeshare Contract

Forget the timeshare. It is done. You are going to have to figure out how to get rid of it. Bankruptcy is an option but you should go to a non profit credit counselor and get on a budget. Cut up credit cards, get a Visa or Mastercharge debit card, and figure out - with the help of a credit counselor - your income, assets and liabilities. He or she will give you options and will help you pay off your debts with reduced interest.

You got in over your head. Shop beating yourself up and get the help that you need NOW.

I wonder after reading your spelling if you are educated enough to even be in this type of comsumer market.  You should educate yourself before jumping into real estate commitments.

First option is to send a fax into the office saying you want to cancel. If its passed the time you just include you were sold on the idea of investment and misrepresented cause the agent that sold you said that you get free airfare and and all kinds of stuff you never got. They will cancel you at anytime to avoid lawsuit with no problems.

Option2: You should keep your timeshare. My grandparents bought a timeshare 20 years ago on the lake for $2100. They've been using it and love it for 20years. Today it goes for $17,000 And I must say you don't purchase a timeshare to make money but to make memories. My grandparents will never sell even if they were offered $50,000. They love it. I myself own with worldmark and have vacation credits. I love it. Im only 26 and Ive been to places most people wait to see when they retire. I have a daughter, her and I were in st Thomas and have are pictures taken on the beach and shes in her own little chair and umbrella. I vacation with my family like im a CEO of a company and people ask me how I do it. I only make $30k a year and that's supporting a family"so not much" but can still afford to take exotic vacations and retreats. I also have the pride of my daughter learning from the real world and not just from some textbook. So when shes a little older and the teacher is talking about some place in a textbook my daughter will most likely say shes been there and has learned a few things that she can share with the class.

Also think ahead. If you think its hard to vacation on the money you have now, what are you going to do when you retire? Or are you gonna go off of the idea you will be in a differnt situation, or hit the lotto, or get a better job between now and then? Remember its not that we plan to fail, its that we simply just fail to plan! A timeshare is what you will rely on for fun when you retire. Since you sound young like me you can take a lot of great vacations and make memories before you retire and its paid for its self many times over.

I hope this helps. Good luck. also don't ask yourself if you cant afford it yet ask yourself if you can really afford not to do it. - The junkie

I am not a timeshareshare holder, but was thinking about becoming one and so I searched for complaints. I am reading all these posts about how Woldmark is a rip off etc.

What it seems to me is there are NO valid complaints, most people complaining are complaining because they were "pressured" into buying the timeshare. or they are complaining because they couldnt afford it after all(what the hell did you sign contract for then)?

If you cant afford the $15K that one of these things cost then how do you expect to afford the $1,400+ airfare (per person that a lot of international flights cost) that is why they ask if you make over $45K a year. If you can't say NO to a salesperson then there will always be someone willing to take your money(a fool and their money soon part ways). I was expecting to maybe see complaints about trouble booking vacations or something like that , but all I see is a bunch of adult babies crying over their bad decision.

If you make over $45K a year and can't afford it then I think to find the problem you need to look no further than yourself and the way you manage your finances. C'mon grow up people, you are responsible for your own decisions and to get info before making a decision that will cost you money. Stop trying to blame others for your poor decision making skills. If anyone has a REAL complaint like HORRIBLE HOTELS,TROUBLE BOOKING A VACATION, using RCI(the exchange company) then please post I would like to read. Thanks.

Timeshare sales are proof that Americans know very little math. The yearly maintenance fee and exchange organization membership alone is more than the cost of renting a comparable facility without having to buy it. I would not accept one if it was given to me free of charge and I have sat through a number of boiler room sales pitches.

Let's agree that Tom pressured you into signing; you are still just as responsible as him for signing against your own best judgement. I get sick of hearing about bad salesman from people who are just as much at fault for their problems. Don't tell me both you and your husband couldn't stand up to one salesman; especially since you weren't being coerced in any way; just encouraged to sign. The real problem I have with your story is that, by Nevada Statutes, the "Recission Period" must be stated in writing in the Contract of Sale and acknowledged by your signature.

NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) 119A.410 Right to cancel contract of sale: "The purchaser of a time share may cancel, by written notice, the contract of sale until midnight of the fifth calendar day following the date of execution of the contract. The contract of sale must include a statement of this right."

Why didn't you read your contract for five full days after you left the sales office?

Don't ever buy anything under pressure. Resales are half the price. If you need assitance from activist Worldmark owners log on to wmowners.com

Thank you for your blessings!!! in my opinion i belive it is the company they are the ones that hired him and theylove people like him that are born to sell ..... You see despite me and hubby being stupid and buying this i belive that he is just a really good salesman that doesnt care what he has to do to earn a living.
God Bless you as well and thank you for your opinion

Tonia - Sorry to hear about your situation. I have had some financial difficulties in my life and I know how much it must be weighing on you. I do hope that you and your husband pull yourself out of this. Stand tough and you will make it. I will keep you in my prayers.

I am writing to tell you that I however disagree with your assessment of the company. It is not all of Wyndham's fault that you succumbed to the pressure of a sales person. Tom is the issue. Please hear me clearly - I do not condone how he went about it. Your first clue to a scumbag sale person should have been the fact that he was asking you to lie. You should not have only walked out of there, you should have run. Do yourself a favor in the future and walk away from anyone willing to lie. If that are willing to lie to the lender they are more than likely willing to lie to you.

Not all the folks at Wyndham are horrible. I have been an owner for 9 years and have had many good experiences. Yes I have run across some that should be selling used cars, however you get that in any company. We live in a world with both good and bad people.
God Bless!!
Bill