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Contract says five business days signed Saturday Sunday is considered non-business day so Thursday is good also contracts assured me by making appointment I was also covered. This is miserable stress to have vacation.
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Don't believe anything they tell you, unless you have it in writing. Making an appointment is not the same as notice of cancellation! To be safe, drop off a letter today. It can be very simple, with language as suggested by Jim.
 
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We rescind tomorrow in person made appt!! Thanks


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We rescind tomorrow in person made appt!! Thanks


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It's better if you mail in the cancellation. They won't let you leave the "appointment" until they talk you into keeping it.
 
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We rescind tomorrow in person made appt!! Thanks
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I'm glad you posted your question in time. You are a good friend.

Do NOT go in person. Do NOT call. They will keep your friend there, and sweeten the deal with worthless add-ons (free RCI weeks, free points, etc), as long as it takes to pressure her into keeping the timeshare.

Just have her place a letter of rescission in the mail TODAY.
 
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Does Vidanta really take ownership of traded timeshares


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Why do you have one you want to "trade in"?
They work with a company that you have to pay another $599-799 to that company and then they try to dispose of it. They often get it done but sometimes they don't and you could end up with both the old and new timeshare.

This is why you didn't need to have an appointment. You had an appointment with someone in sales. They are trying to rope you back in. All the same reasons not to buy still apply. Hopefully you gave them the rescind letter and are done.
 
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Does Vidanta really take ownership of traded timeshares
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In a word- no. They might put some high end (hotel based- Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton) ones in their inventory for internal exchanges, but generally, they turn them over to a shady third party disposal outfit that puts them on eBay for a buck.

This 'trade-in' ruse it just a trick to make people think they are getting something for an unwanted TS that they are paying MF on. Then they can lie people into paying tens of thousands for one of theirs.

REALLY- Just DHL a rescission letter. You'll sleep better. Vida is stringing you along. They are playing you like a trophy trout.

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So far ok kinda slow the might have thought about talking us into staying but my friend is pretty worked up. Filling out feedback form


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Omg signed paperwork processing taking a long time it's like there payback for cancelling lady is not pleasant but I feel very assured that it is cancelled . Though they have made us feel like we list the golden egg. Ugh. Never again!!!


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Well still here over an hour but they processing credit card omg they can be horrible


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Omg I feel like such a sap they sold us destino unlimited


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I am so upset we agreed to destini unlimited and they lied and I'm exhausted with people and feel so stupid


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Don't beat yourself up! Remember that they are professionals at giving the high-pressure sales pitches to the common vacationer. Give yourself credit for questioning what you signed and rescinding while you still could. We see lots of people that come here long after the sales pitch and are stuck.

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A vacation club omg I'm totally upset they are going to see a fat white woman go spastic I'm so angry


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Well I go back again just feel stupid and exhausted


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You should still be able to rescind that. Are they telling you you can't?
 
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Got it rescinded got my refund for timeshare and then vacation club think I scared them last thing they want is someone going hysterical. Ing what a stressor


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We told you to do it by mail. And that if you tried to do it in person that it would be Extreme pressure, and that even if successful, you will be treated as a pariah.

Didn't believe us, huh? Thought it would be easy to just drop by the desk on the way to the pool, huh?

Now. If you aren't totally scared off, stick around. Learn what you need to know. Rent a few different TS systems. Stay away from Mexican ones, and Westgate. If, and really- it's a BIG if- you want to buy, buy resale. But honestly, at the rate MFs are going up, you can rent for about the same price, with nearly zero buy-in cost.

Now go enjoy what's left of your vacation. Have a beer. Or a margarita. You deserve it.

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Got myself a Bottle of rum. Lol thanks to all I know I made it more difficult on myself. Good thing though is I'm now a member of tugs


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Well I go back again just feel stupid and exhausted


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Sounds like you went back and talked to sales again and they sold her/you on something else? (Perhaps you didn't have a chance to see the previous warnings.) DO NOT GO BACK TO SALES. Either go to Customer Service and insist both transactions be completely cancelled, or--better yet--mail a rescission (cancellation notice) immediately. As long as the letter is dated prior the the end of the 5-day rescission period, you will be fine.

The rescission instructions should be in the contract--if you cannot find them, go to Customer Service. Don't delay on this.

Best of luck.
 
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Glad you accomplished your goal

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The owner service / contract dept for Vidanta is professional and will do what you ask
You will get pitched improvements or a better price etc. but if you say no - it is not what you want ( more than once to more than one person ) you will accomplish your goal .Consider it like returning clothes that you bought but decided did not fit your style .

The reason for doing your rescinding on site is that you know it is done .
Doing it by mail ( with a receipt ) means you do not have to talk to anyone - but you may keep worrying during the rest of your vacation .

Your choice

If you read other TUG threads in the Mexican TS forum
Visa/ Vidanta / Mayan you will get more information - if needed
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Personal opinion - Even after reading all the posts since I wrote this - I would still do it it person --because --worrying if the post office burnt down at the same time that I lost my wallet with the receipt would give me worse anxiety .

But that is me
others may prefer the mail route
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A good ending in any case
And a new. TUG member who saved themselves $$$
 
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Alls good got refund and a good lesson. Will say the Vidanta grand Mayan crew on me .... But I've learned I'm not ready to attempt to buy a timeshare


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