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Re: >> WHO DO YOU WORK FOR? << ====================================== I'm not at all sure to whom this particular inquiry is actually directed. However, I posted some input on this thread, so if it is directed to me my reply is that I am semi-retired, work for no one but myself, and do some legal and privare investigation work on a part time basis. Perhaps most important and relevant, however, I have never before even heard of "We Collect Timeshares, LLC", whoever / whatever they may be. That clearly stated, based upon my own personal experience and that of many, many other owners / posters on Timeshare Users Group, and Timeshare Forums.com, two well established sites populated by many knowledgeable and well experienced timeshare owners, donations of timeshare weeks are FAR more often rejected than accepted, regardless of which charity is involved. I have no "agenda" in making that simple observation and irrefutable statement of fact. The timeshares that are accepted by Donate for A Cause (just one example of many, but one which represents a host of widely different and unrelated charities), are those for which sale and turnaround is quick and easy. In short, that means a timeshare which has some inherent value (desirable week, desirable area, high end chain, etc.) White, floating, studio weeks in Branson, MO, Kissimmee or Orlando, Fl or Williamsburg, VA, to cite just a few specific examples, simply don't cut it in those criteria, being for sale "a dime a dozen" --- and not easily sold. ====================================== Re: >> I have spoken to at least 4 couples who wished to "get rid" of their timeshare and that has been over a two year period. NONE of them has had any problem in donating their timeshare. << I'm genuinely happy for these four couples and for the recipient charities. However, their experience is the exception rather than the rule and is NOT mirrored by the reported experiences of dozens and dozens of folks reporting on attempts at donation on the aforementioned specific timeshare sites. ======================================= Re: >> ... the major reason for the declination of timeshares is that the owners are not truthful, are behind in their payments or there is litigation underway at the resort property which involves the current owners. << Sorry, but I find that claim very hard to believe since most charities require a SIGNED statement BEFORE even evaluating the offer that there are no mortgages, liens or encumbrances, all fees are paid up and current and no future weeks have been either rented out or deposited with any exchange company. The "yes or no" determination for acceptance is then promptly made (usually by a broker, not by the charity itself --- Donate for a Cause uses Resort Closings, Inc. of Bozeman, MT to make their decision for them). The decision is, of course, subject to change later if/when any inaccurate or untruthful (signed) statements are uncovered or any litigation discovered or initiated. Under that same signature is included agreement for advertising cost reimbursement in the event of any owner misrepresentation. As stated already, I believe donation to be a generous and noble act, but one which is not available, far more often than such an offer being accepted. You appear to be angry or upset with (or at) someone here on the topic of timeshare donation. It is not at all clear to me about whom you are so fired up. Am I missing something here? And since I don't see anyone "thanking" you, to whom are you directing your gratuitous "you're welcome" pronouncements?