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[Q=jacobn15]We bought our timeshare 2008....If anybody has cancel successfully without paying this fee, we would like to know how that was done.[/Q] First, let's clarify even though we might be splitting hairs here. You cannot "cancel" your timeshare. You bought a deeded property like a house. So, like a house, if you do not want it anymore, you can't "cancel" it. You just have to find another owner. So it goes with timeshares. Now, for how to find another owner. First, who quoted you a cost of $1500? Was it someone from the resort itself or was it a supposed law firm, charity, or viking ship company. If you contacted the resort directly and someone in charge at the resort told you $1500, then that is probably the going rate. Some resorts will accept deedbacks (Diamond and Wyndham resorts are doing this right now) if you agree to pay closing costs and the next maintenance fee. That will usually work out to around $1500. Another option would be to try to list it and give it away yourself. You can list it here on RedWeek. Other good websites are My Resort Network, E-Bay, Craigslist, and Timeshare Users Group (aka "TUG"; tugbbs.com) which has a Bargain deals section that will allow you to list for free that you want to give your unit away. Keep in mind that most takers might expect the current owner (you, in this case) to pay the closing costs and maybe even the next maintenance fee. That could work out to around $1500, but likely somewhat less. But never, ever pay anyone a large, upfront fee to sell, rent out, market, or "cancel" your timeshare as that is a scam. But again, please clarify, who quoted you $1500?