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     Several ways exist to buy or sell a timeshare; these include buying a timeshare directly from the developer, buying or selling a previously owned timeshare and auctions. Most people at one time or another experienced a standard presentation from a timeshare developer. Drawn in with an offer of a free gift, the consumer finds as a prerequisite to receiving their prize they must attend a presentation on the benefits of the timeshare resort. Far fewer people ever explored the timeshare resale market or timeshare auctions, yet for those whose truly desire to buy a timeshare these options may offer the same products at a substantially discounted price.
     Timeshare resort developers may employ an aggressive hard sell approach or a more soft sell concept, but both stress a spur of the moment purchase pitch. They require all family decision makers be present, usually both husband and wife, and in many cases only those pre-qualified as potential purchasers receive an invitation to visit. People get a tour of a beautiful timeshare resort and then sit with a salesperson that explains the concept of timeshare and tries to get the visitor to buy a timeshare on the spot. While the vast majority of timeshare transactions occur in this way, prices to buyers far exceed what they may find in the resale or auction market if one wants to explore the options of how to buy a timeshare for the best price.
     Some people who buy a timeshare find they regret the decision for some reason or in time their situation changes and they wish to sell their timeshare. In most cases these units resell at a fraction of their original price. To buy a timeshare in this way you must become your own expert. Know the timeshare resort you want to buy a unit at, know their color codes, know what amenities they have, know their associates fees. You may find timeshare resale units you can buy at a local realtor or on timeshare resale online web site.
     Often one may find timeshare units to buy at a discounted price on general auction sites such as ebay or auction sites just for timeshares. As with any timeshare you may buy, know what you are getting into. Sometimes you may be able to buy a timeshare on resale or at an auction for $1, but remember that timeshare contract may obligate you to pay $1000 per week owned for the next 100 years.
     Do your homework on the resorts you have an interest in and look for the right opportunity to buy the timeshare you want at the price you want. With any luck you will enjoy many great moments at your very own timeshare unit.