How to Buy a Timeshare on eBay
When purchasing a timeshare, it may require a commitment to the same set week year after year. Unexpected changes in plans or schedule are frequent, which has created a huge timeshare market on Ebay where you find a hefty discount or a premium time period and rent a timeshare from its owner for a brief time. Thinking of buying a timeshare of your own? Buy on Ebay easily and get your feet wet before making the big plunge into long-term timeshare ownership.
Instructions
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Go to www.ebay.com.
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Type the word "timeshare" in the search box and click "Search".
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Set your minimum and maximum price range in the left-hand column to filter out any options that don't suit your budget.
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Refine your search by choosing the state or country, type (beach, mountain, etc), week of the year, number of bedrooms and bathrooms and demand color code
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Bid on the timeshare of your choice, or when applicable, choose the "Buy it Now" option to check out immediately at a set price.
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Pay for your auction after your winning bid is confirmed and enjoy your timeshare vacation.
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Tips & Warnings
Do a quick search that allows you to quickly search time shares in all price ranges using eBay's Timeshare Finder.
Carefully read the details and confirm the trip week before buying; this purchase is probably non-refundable.
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- Photo Credit Flickr.com, nancyarora2020.
Comments
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justinski
Mar 31, 2010
no offense but your leading people down a slippery road! Research is key in this market. Many people owe backed maint. fees that a new buyer will take on after buying a week on ebay. Not always a good deal.