Beware Timeshare Trial Programs
Timeshare trial programs are being used as a selling point to get uneducated vacationers interested in timeshare ownership. Many people have never heard of a timeshare trial program and might think it’s a good deal. It’s really just another attempt to lure you into buying a timeshare. Don’t fall for it.
Timeshare developers have found that 60% of the people who purchase a trial program can be more easily persuaded to buy a full timeshare. When they sell a perspective customer a trial program they include a mandatory presentation in the purchase. Then they make sure that the trial period is an easy, relaxing, all-around-wonderful experience. At the mandatory presentation they apply all their slick sales tactics and Bam! they get an easy sale.
If you are planning a vacation please be aware that you may be approached by a timeshare developer or salesperson. They might offer you a lot of great prizes, such as free accommodations or even money. No matter how great it sounds, say no thank you. It’s just another sales tactic to get you to purchase something you will have to pay on for the rest of your life. — M. Beddingfield
Dazz, what you want to be looking at is ehwther their properties work for you and what their terms are for making short 2-3 day stays. I don’t own SIlverleaf and don’t really know enough about them to advise, but I can tell you that Wyndham charges reservation points for each transaction you make and there are housekeeping points as well. This can add up if you are doing a series of short stays rather than one long stay so you might want to check and see if SIlverleaf has something similiar or if it is more like Disney Vacation Club where you just book the number of days you want and don’t have to worry about extra expenses.If you currently itemize your taxes, you may save a bit. If you don’t itemize (or are unable to do so because you don’t have enough appropriate expenses, it won’t save you anything. I would not factor any tax savings into a decision to buy. Honestly, if you are questioning ehwther you have made the right choice, I think your best bet is to just CANCEL. You can always purchase it again later if you decide it is really want you want, but once you own a timeshare it is not easy to get rid of, so tread cautiously.