Have a specific question not answered here?  Visit the Related TUGBBS online forum - Newbies Help for personal assistance!

• Timesharing: Most Frequently Asked Questions
• Written by Mark Perry, This article answers some of the most commonly asked questions about timeshare ownership and other aspects about the subject of timeshares and timesharing!  A perfect primer for some common timeshare facts!

• TUG most frequently asked timesharing questions answered
• A living document providing detailed answers to the most common questions we get here at TUG and the TUGBBS forums, this page serves as an addendum to the orginal Timeshare FAQ by Mark Perry Above.  You can also submit questions to TUG for answereing here!

• Stephen J. Nelson's Timesharing 101 Class
• Written by Stephen Nelson, This article is an extremely detailed article describing and defining almost all the concepts of Timeshares and Timesharing.  A must read for any timeshare newbie!

• Timeshare Scams and Other Fairy Tales
• Written by Dave McClintock, This article describes some of the more common Scams in the Timeshare industry.  Please read this as the more you know about these scams, the less likely you are to become a victim of one!  We get phone calls and emails EVERY SINGLE DAY from victims of these scams that could have saved hundreds if not thousands of dollars by reading this article first!

• Do I have to Convert my Timeshare Deeded week to Points?
• This advice article attempts to answer the common question of converting from a deeded week to a points system at your resort

• What is ROFR and what does it mean for Timeshare Owners?
• This advice article answers a frequently asked question about a commonly used, but mostly mysterious acronym called ROFR or (Right of First Refusal).  What does ROFR mean?

• What is Title Insurance and when is it needed?
• Timeshare insurance is a commonly misunderstood concept in the Timeshare Industry.  This article attempts to explain what Title insurance is, and when or if it applies to you!  What is Timeshare Title Insurance?

• What is an Estoppel Letter?
• An Estoppel Letter is a very common document when dealing with bying a tomeshare on the resale market, thus this is a frequently asked question on the TUGBBS forums and we provide the answer here!  What is an Estoppel Letter?

• What is TUG and why was it formed
• Written by Bill Rogers, this document details the history of TUG - The Timeshare Users Group!

• What are Timeshare Maintenance Fees?
• Written by Mark Perry and updated by Brian Rogers, this article answers the common question of annual maintenance fees!

• A Brief History of Timesharing
• Written by Mario Collura of Tri-West, This article describes the history of the Timeshare concept!

• Why Vacation Timeshares Make Sense
• Written by Larry Hayden, this article is written to help people understand why timeshares are the preferred way to vacation!

• Income Taxes and Timeshares
• Written by Dave McClintock (CPA), This is THE NUMBER ONE reference guide on the internet for understanding what you can and cannot do tax-wise with your timeshares.

• Full Time-Timesharing
• Written by Ray and Darlene Harper, This is their story of traveling the country for YEARS doing nothing but staying in discounted timeshare vacations through RCI AND II weeks!  This really shows what sort of amazing discounts you can get with timesharing!

• Multi-Year Timeshare Calendar
• Provided by Dick Conklin, This page is a 40 year planning calendar of Timeshare Weeks!

• TUG Timeshare Planning Calendar
• Another multi year planning calendar provided by TUG to let you easily identify week numbers many years down the road!

• Keys to Successful Timesharing
• Written by Robert & Delisa Hall, This article provides some opinons on how to make Timesharing a much more pleasant experience for people!

• Timeshare Glossary & Acronyms
• Written by Mark Perry, This is a Glossary of common Terms and Acronyms used in the Timeshare Community!

• The A.R. Checklist of things to take on your timeshare exchange
• Written by tuggers Mel Boeth and Janet, This is a COMPLETE checklist of all things you should do before you leave, and things to take with you on your Timeshare vacation!

• Disability and Timesharing
• Written by Carol Chaveas, This article describes information about Traveling and Timesharing for those who are Disabled or Handicapped!

• TUG's Interactive Timeshare Maps
• Created by Carol Bell, This is an interactive and inclusive map of all North American Timeshares provided by Google!

Buying & Selling Timeshares

Have a specific question not answered here?  Visit the Related TUGBBS online forum - Buying Selling and Renting for personal assistance! 

• Cold Hard Facts about Selling Your Timeshare
• One of the most viewed pages on the internet regarding Timeshare Resales, This is a MUST read for owners considering selling your Timeshare!

• How to Sell Your Timeshare
• The most viewed page on TUG!  This is a MUST read for any potential timeshare owner considering selling their timeshare.  This is a step by step instructional guide for how to sell your timeshare YOURSELF for little or no cost to you, and how to avoid getting scammed! 


• What does ROFR Mean?
• This article defines the commonly used, but uncommonly understood term in relation to Timeshare Resales!

• Timeshare Scam Retaliation?
• This article gives a sample letter to send an upfront fee scammer who has refused to return your money after you demanded a refund on your upfront fees!


• Timeshare: should I buy new from the developer or used on the resale market?
• A quick overview on how buying your timeshare in the resale market can save you thousands of dollars!

• All the Right Places for All the Wrong Reasons
• Written by David Skinner of Holiday Group, This article describes the allure of Timesharing to those that might not be best suited for it!

• Transfering a Timeshare Ownership
• Written by Kurt Brown, This article describes the process of Transferring a Timeshare ownership from one person to another.

• Timesharing Revisited: Their Time Has Come
• Written by Will Howard, This article describes the changes in the Timeshare market, and why the "hard sell" is no longer a viable option.

• Buying Smart In The Timeshare Resale Market
• Written by Larry Hayden, This article describes how to save a fortune by buying your timeshare resale!

• Buying on the Resale Market
• Written by Phillip Price, this article describes how to save a fortune by buying your timeshare resale!

• 25 Tips on buying and selling Timeshares
• Written by Mario Collura, This page contains 25 key tips any timeshare owner should know!

• When you can't sell a timeshare at any price
• Written by Mark Perry, This article describes your options as an owner when you simply cannot find a buyer for your timeshare!

• Timeshare Appraisals
• Written by Scott Hakala, This article describes what you need to know about appraisals prior to buying or selling a timeshare

• What's a resale timeshare worth?
• This is a snapshot of some Sales History data from Tri-West Timeshare from Sept 2000, you can also view current Sales History data within the TUG ratings and Reviews database!

• Corinne Walker’s Timeshare Purchaser's Checklist
• Written by Corinne Walker, This is a potential timeshare buyers checklist prior to closing the deal!

• Look, Learn, and Listen: A Check-It-Out Checklist for the Timeshare Buyer
• Provided by Advantage Vacations, This is another checklist for potential timeshare buyers!

• Timeshare Ownership Cost Comparison Spreadhseet (65 kb file)
• Provided by Aaron Coldiron, This is a fantastic interactive spreadsheet allowing you to factor in the ACTUAL cost of your timeshare!  Input items like purchase price, maint fees, resale price, length of ownership, etc.  It will give you a net cost per night!

• Timeshare Deedback Information  
• Written by Kurt Brown, This article describes what "Deedbacks" are and how to utilize this procedure. 
   
• Frequently Mentioned Timeshare Resale and Rental Sites
• Maintained by Dave McClintock, This is a list of all frequently mentioned timeshare resale and rental sites that have a good reputation as reported by other TUG members!  Think of it as TUGs own version of the BBB!

• Timeshare Buying Tips 
• Written by DeniseM, This article provides some wonderful tips to consider before purchasing your first timeshare!

• How to Buy a Timeshare
• Written by Dick Conklin, this article is a great read for those interested in buying on the resale market!

• I just bought a timeshare from (insert resort name here) did I get a good deal?
• answer to a very common question we get on the forums on a regular basis!

• Can I donate my Timeshare to Charity and get a Tax Deduction
• Answer to a very common question we get on the TUGBBS forums and via email.

• Tips on Timesharing
• Written by Mario Collura of Tri-West, This article provides some insightful tips on the subject of buying and selling timeshares

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