Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has been to any time share presentations; any input

thanks

Yes, at the Marriott Surf Club. Very low pressure presentation.

Very HIGH pressure at the Marriott. They are so desperate, they do not want you to leave without buying one, will throw in anything to get you to say yes.

I agree. We have been to the presentation twice and it is very low key. We even bought there at our second presentation.

Liz,
Timeshare presentations are pretty much the same world-wide with a few exceptions aside from high pressure or not.

Regarding high pressure, if the resort has to use it, then beware. I define high pressure as what you feel and not what the salesperson does. If you feel pressured, however notice that the salesperson is doing his best to not pressure you, then just ask for a few minutes off relax time and go have a cup of coffee while you think about what has been presented to you. I sometimes feel pressure when I walk into a store all by myself and contemplate buying a high ticket item. In my case, it is self-inflicted. - Hey - its' my had earned cash. Right?

Aside from the above, there are some interesting points you might want to know about timeshare on Aruba.

Aruba has very strict rules and regulations and has been a pioneer in the Caribbean regarding the use of these rules and regulations. In most cases (if not all) the new or pending member is given a full check list of his membership conditions and rights. I had the opportunity to view a resort in Pidgeon Forge, Tennessee and have to tell you that this was not available there. In fact they resented that I asked for it.

The properties on Aruba run the gamut. Aruba Beach Club beaing the first one on the island and actually one of the first ones with the exchange company RCI. I think it was number 8 if I am not mistaken.

Marriott has contributed a great deal (timeshare wise) and in-betyween those two resort entities lies a gamut of new property opportunities as well as many resales.

Regarding resales, I would recommend them in this order:

#1 - Resort resale office first
#2 - BVR (Brian Van Romandt) second
#3 - Private listings
#4 - visitaruba.com

I try to encourage clients to stay away from realestate offices. It simply is not their priority.

Aside from that, I can throw in a tid bit and let you know that Aruba is the stellar Timeshare sales performing island in the Caribbean and is within the top five in the world in membership growth.

It says alot about the people and the product.

NOW - Should you or shouldn't you???

Your call completely. It is the answer for some and for others not. Listen to what your sales representative has to say and give it thought.

Be well
Charles
arubafastphones.com
cellsharearuba.com

Thanks Charles. I have two and going for a third in February.I prefer to buy resale as the newer ones are just over-priced. Who is BVR?

MARCUS,
BVR REalestate is owned and operated by Brian Van Romondt. He is easy to find in the phone book or just by calling the Rennaisance suites and asking for him by name. HOnest straight shooter and represents all sides very evenly. Good Guy.


Charles
arubafastphones.com

Unless your "Seriously" thinking about buying..don't waste your time away from the beach...went once (NEVER AGAIN)...we had to almost "run" out the door...it's suppose to be a "Vacation"- not stress!!Bye the way we do own a time-share now...best thing we ever did...but NO presentation...have fun

LEENIE,
I like your style. You say it like it is. Good for you.
Be well
charles

Thank you Charles..seriously buying a time-share was the "best thing we ever did"- this way we make sure we save and go every year..and never say maybe we will go back someday...now that we "own" we always go back....