I attended a seminar. Got a free dinner, free $50 Visa card and 5 aggressive salesman couldn’t crack me. Game face folks! I got my leech on!

Run from ANY timeshare company

im blown away by the number of people who fall for this stuff!!! why would anyone pay $500.00 to $700.00 a month for 10 years plus, aside from additional 2k to 3k in maintenance to go on to go on vacation twice a year. I was just at a presentation 06/11/2019 told them no about 4 to 5 times, got my $150.00 mastercard and left. Wake up people

They wanted $70,000. On the spot they want to charge you $6000, then there's $500 monthly fee plus $2000 maintenance fee. Run away! For that amount you can fly Business, car rental and 5 star hotel for much less.

You literally cannot trust a single thing a time share sales person tells you.

I went to a presentation in Gatlinburg Tennessee at a Resort, we were thinking about buying one until they told us the Maintenance cost. When the guy got to that part I told him that I and my entire family could come to Gatlinburg Twice a year and stay in a nice Hotel with a Hot breakfast for the price of their Maintenance Fee for just one year. I explained to him they could give the Condos away and just charge for the Maintenance fee and they would still make a Killing in profit. His attitude went from nice to being very belligerent, we walked out.

Refinance your house to buy a timeshare? I would have fallen out of my chair!!! 😱

Magic word to get you out. Going into bankruptcy ,not allowed to spend any more money. Gets you out fast.

I got a bunch of free snacks, free week vacation and $125 gift card with the pressure from 5 salesmen and they couldn’t crack me.... Bih betta have my money

Why would you buy a mortgage just to go on vacation? Just pay for the hotel for the days you’re going to stay and come back home when you leave, no strings attached. You people are making this way more difficult than it is.

Years ago, when I was much younger, in my mid 30's to mid 40's, I used timeshare meeting for low cost vacations. I did it for years. Yes, I had to attend the 90 minute meeting. Even though I was young and could have afforded to purchase a timeshare, I didn't want to. After the first meeting, I just learned to say NO. They could have bought their grandma in to convince me to buy and my answer was always NO.

it's true I have the same problem with this Diamond Resort,,,it would be good to unite all and put a demand!!

Correction. Professional scam artist.

Thanks for taking the time to share this information. We are with another time-share company, but they have similar tactics. Fortunately, there is an online community who have bought with the same company, and they are willing to share information about optimizing benefits, and they will sell time-share reservations that they have to cancel at very reasonable rates. Thanks for the tip on Expedia, I will check them out.

Timeshares are terrible investments. Great video.

I understand these things being big 15-20 years ago but now anyone with a phone can just do a quick google search on the way to the presentation and realize it's a scam. This is criminal though, they seem like such nice people and are stuck in a contract they can't afford.

Went to one timeshare pitch 41 yrs ago. Never again.

Thanks for sharing your experience with Diamond Resorts. I signed a contract with them at Polo Tower Las Vegas a month ago to pay $5000 for 7500 point per year. I paid $6017 down payment on the same day when I sign the contract. Before I sign the contract, I asked the sales person if I can cancel the contract anytime and she said yes as long as I pay $250 cancellation fee. Then I sent them a mail after 10 days I signed the contact requesting to cancel my contract and they said that I’m allowed to cancel only if I sent them the letter within five days of the contact signing and they denied my request. I called and told them as the sales women told me as I can cancel the contract anytime and they told me to read the contract because the contract says 5 days not anytime. Paying for nothing is very painful especially if you don’t take a vacation every year. This is totally a scam and I’m wondering how the government allow them to do this to the people.

Got stuck at one of these last year at windham Anaheim. Painful! I used the magic 2 letter word firmly, several times; NO 😂 worked like a charm. Try it out y’all

Yes, beware of Diamond Resorts. My wife is now going through ongoing cancer treatment and not able to travel freely. And we can’t seem to get out of this timeshare. They are crooks, BEWARE, STAY CLEAR.

Timeshares are real estate for people that are bad at math.

Imagine what vacations you can get yourself with $8,000 a year !

Wake up and smell the coffee - You can't trust any salesperson period!

Thanks for taking the time to share your story. We are in the same situation, and have experienced similar tactics. We hope this warning helps others.

All true. They don't care at all about your situation. They will keep on pushing and pushing. You have to either walk away or get very nasty with them. NO is NO!

Thank you for posting, I hope this warning helps others. The timeshare mentality is "do what you gotta do" , to get the people to sign the contract including lie..then when you sign and pay it's your problem Sure they are dishonest, and of course, do not do business with Diamond Resort. I would never hand them credit card, and definitely would not refinance my home and pull out equity to pay for a timeshare.

I tell them I'm a truck driver and despise traveling now. I tell them even if it was free I wouldn't. Even if you paid me I wouldnt. 👍

Just say no. The end.

I agree with you I hate Dimond resorts

I never understood timeshares. Just save your money to go on vacation.

Diamond is trying to get me to attend one of these presentations at the Polo Towers in Vegas. Boy are they pushy!!!!!

Wow! We’ve never been able to use ours and have been paying mortgage for nearly a decade. There’s something about congress allowing this to be lawful that’s pure evil! They prey on people. Got us in the mist of issues due to my newly diagnosed illness. A friend took us there because they have multiple saying we need to vacation…. Worst thing we could Have done. Timeshare business have very evil elements; evil! 😞

Thank you for helping with this. I am currently battling Diamond. I have reported them to the Nevada Attorney General and the Nevada real estate commission. I just feel lucky that I didnt lose as much as some other ppl did, such as yourselves. Thank you for this very important message

Folks get some adult supervision. How difficult is it to say NO. How do you buy cars?

I asked for the contract...they said you can't take it away coz it's proprietary. I said I will read it right here right now. I got it.,long story short...I walked away

We own a timeshare in Cabo and have own since 2011 and love our slice of paradise which we could not afford now. We bought during the crash and have never looked back since. But we go every year it’s a short flight it’s always warm when we go and the staff are amazing. We have upgraded twice to a bigger unit only because we want more time there so we trade our larger unit for now triple the time in the original size unit we bought originally. We couldn’t afford to buy at this property now because it is so expensive and there is still aces and acre of land for them to build on so no problem with to many people and not enough units. Started with 2 buildings now there are 2 more as well as 2 bedroom villas and private residence I’m pretty sure we got lucky with this property and we often see the owner walking about. No buyers remorse here Don’t buy if you’re not going to use. We are affiliated with a company as a member and have travelled and stayed in resorts in Cancun Vegas New York and were delighted with the price and accommodation. You do need to beware of some timeshares We have gone to other meetings and they are pushy as hell even at our own resort.

How do 8000 a year feel like a good deal for a week of vacation. 8000 I can go on a vacation a month for a week anywhere

First and last timeshare nuttiness was 1981 in Vegas. We were the first to leave the meeting. Not worth getting hassled on vacation. Stay away.

Thanks a lot for your kind and wise words. I'm sorry for the loss you faced. Your video saved me from making the same mistake. I'm sure it would have helped countless other people as well. Thanks a lot 🙏🙏🙏

Well said. Glad we have the internet to get the real story from folks. Diamond Resorts business models should be illegal.

I agree with you. They tried the same with us. Tell you one thing then later it is something different entirely.

I know this is obvious, but it needs to be repeated. Never sign a contract that you don't understand.

Gosh, that sounds so frustrating what you've been put through. The hours spent. The pressure. The wait, the loud music and noises, probably so can't hear if you decide to record them. The distractions. Ask them if you can record the presentation. Was told that the 'update' would be in a group setting with other owners. Nope, it was not. Asked for the updates list that rep went over, she would not allow me to have it. They knew that can't do update for than once every 6 months, was told that can't book using Sampler points unless have update too. Was told at least twice on a few calls. Latest call, the rep told me that's not true, where did you hear that? Seems like mind games played...

The bottomline is just pay for your vacation as you take them, it's cheaper, flexible & in places you like. Timeshare is just too complex, expensive, & too confusing for me! Plus it's a lifetime commitment & beyond as it's passed to your kids! Avoid them at all costs!!

Your unwillingness to read a contract will continue to be a problem for you in life. If you don’t understand a contract, don’t sign it. If a salesman makes a promise, make sure it’s in the contract. You can’t blame others for your own laziness and stupidity. You complained about how noisy the negotiating environment was. That’s part of their strategy, and you fell for it. Major companies, when negotiating big contracts, will make the room very cold to get the other side to agree just to get them out of that room. They will also put you in seating with the sun in your eyes just to get you to concede quickly. They will hide microphones to listen to what you say when they leave the room, which allows them to have a counter-argument prepared before they re-enter the negotiations. Always remember: SALESMEN COUNT ON SUCKERS WHO DON’T READ THE CONTRACT.

thanks for your video, so sorry that you and your wife went through this and i hope others learn from it..

We went to a meeting a few days ago it was amusing I’m a master of no and I can tune out my surroundings pretty easy so I got through it pretty easy and got my wife’s bday dinner paid for in the process they are pushy but I’m stubborn and good with math and the moment they said 9$ a point for a 5000 point week vacation I knew it was a hard pass they then tried offering lower Amounts but none could beat me just using sams club or booking or the 100s of other booking apps to find a better deal stand your ground and don’t let the information intimidate you they give out some decent stuff to attend and say no all day

I attended a breakfast meeting at Polo Towers and it was the biggest mistake ever! They lied and told me they were going to move me over from Monarch Grand to Diamond resorts when in fact they sold me another timeshare. So now I have two timeshares with two maintenance fees. I hate Diamond resorts.

I went for two nights three days , at holiday inn at lake Geneva Wisconsin, free lunch and breakfast, and $150 I could spend on property. Two and a half hour later, I didn’t sign anything. Tried to shame me into saying I was stealing from them, I told them to call the police and left. Played golf on the $150

Thank you for the video. We went to a sales pitch today. They tried to sell us a spot for 17k in Maui

YOUR HOME?!!! What is wrong with anyone who would be stupid enough to risk losing their home?!

Well we are also Diamond Resort Customer and we are stuck with one of their timeshare which we purchased for 7500 points. We have medical issues with our family member and we are spending more money there and we are trying to EXIT and they are scamming us to buy more points and they tried to sell more points to us same like you. I just denied it. So, we are saved for now, but we are still stuck with paying $12K balance from 15K and unless we pay back the 12K they are saying that we cannot exit out of it.

First of all they all fake and liars. Second, you pay more for the points than the actual a room cost which it should be the other way around since you pay in advance plus they should be the one who hook you up with better deals (rip off)!!! Third, they keep bugging you on the phone and you have to waste 2-4 hours of your vacation time on their stupid presentations to keep ripping you off more and more!!! Fourth, you get stuck with them luckily I purchased the trial for only two years and I cant wait to finish using their stupid 20000 points then im OUT. P.S Watch out people they letting you buy things more than what you actually need. Save your money and buy vacation whenever you want and wherever you like with your money you have.

Can’t believe they pay $8 grand a year for what?? Airfare is extra… timeshares are rip offs

They got me too! It's a classic "Bait and switch" as far as their selling practices. I hope you are successful in getting your refunds!

They don't do this only at Cabo Azul, they do it at all the Diamond Properties. I've owned a timeshare at Polo Towers since 1995. We have deeded property right there on the Las Vegas Strip, which is now PRIME real estate. We then purchased another week when the Villas section was added. They were purchased by Diamond Resorts about 10 years ago. Ever since then, I have also had all the sales pitches throughout the years to purchase more, went to Maui and they tried to make us change ownership to that location, and they have tried to get me to give them my deeds AND PAY THEM TO DO IT!!!! I have deeds at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Harman in Las Vegas. Property there is now valued at $500 per square foot. We now are in the "Club" at Gold Membership level. I use my points, mostly at Polo Towers, but coming this September I am taking my sister to Cabo Azul. A few years ago, we went to the property they have in Maui and were "selected" to be included with an exclusive group of owners to do a few touristy things while we were there. When we arrived in our suite, there was a welcome package with snacks and souvenirs. They took us on a dinner cruise, a luau, a photo session, and on the last day a big breakfast at a famous restaurant (I forget the name). After breakfast, we were taken back to the resort and we were hit with the sales pitch. It sounded tempting, but there is no way I was going to pay $30,000 to give up my deeds and switch my home resort to a place I can't drive to. Also, I've been invited on several occasions to dinner in Los Angeles (where I live). I went once. It was a nice dinner, but turned out to be just a way for them to try to get me to pay them to "take my deeds off my hands" and get put into a pool to select vacations anywhere I want to go. They literally told me that my deeds were worthless, I think where I own property is worth between $500-$1,000 per square foot! Worthless my ass! The kicker was they wanted me to pay them to do this! Now they've once again changed their points usage rules. It used to be you could pay for a cruise and airline tickets with your points and receive 100% back. There was a small processing fee of $20. Not bad for round trip airline tickets and a cruise. However, they changed the cruise reimbursement to only 30% a few years ago and just last week changed the rule on the airline tickets to 30%! It's a drastic difference. These meetings are not manditory. Don't listen to them if they tell you otherwise. Here's my rule, I never attend any "owners meetings", which are supposed to fill you in on new things going on with Diamond Properties. This is not true, it's just another sales pitch to purchase more. I always tell them that I am busy and/or my spouse isn't here, so they leave me alone. They can't sell to you unless both spouses are present. If you don't listen to sales pitches and their other tactics, you should be okay. Yes, the annual dues are expensive, but with all the things you can do with your points now, it's really worth it. Just don't fall for the sales and you'll be okay.

I’m in the same mess,trying to get out,happy new years good health and peace of mind for 2024

Negotiated a 200 dollar gift card to the Top of the World restaurant for our time. Was the most aggressive , staged performance ive ever seen. You have to be very strong willed to get out easy. Seriously a round robin f career crooks trying to take your money.

BlueGreen Resorts is also a scam. BEWARE

Sometimes I listen to these for a good laugh

exactly that happened to me now I don't know what to do at all is what they told me if someone can help me oh tell me what I can do to get out 😔😔

When you vacation, rent a hotel room. There are no ongoing maintenance fees.

Thanks for the video. I just went to a presentation in Las Vegas. I saw through their bullshit. I had a hard time leaving even though I met their requirements to sit through a 2 hour presentation. They knew that our kids were waiting for us at our hotel nearby. At the end, when I asked for our gifts that were promised, the supervisor told me "oh, you only get those gifts if I sign up". I almost punched the scumbag because I knew and he knew that wasn't the deal. Then he said that we would get the gifts that we were promised, which was show tickets. But we were pointed to the end of the hall to get the gifts and sent to 2 empty desks. Eventually somebody did show up and gave us our $20 deposit back and the voucher for show tickets. In the end, we got a free dinner for 4 at a nice restaurant in the Miracle Miles Shops and 4 show tickets. It was worth the experience to understand the psychology of desperate salespeople. I think that you really have to be a low life scumbag with no conscience to be a salesperson for this company. Hopefully the word gets out as to how horrible the timeshare deal is, and people know NEVER to sign a contract with them.

Any misrepresentations .its a fraud . You should sue them.

Thank You!!

Thank you, same thing happened to us 6 weeks ago. Awful. We are going to be talking to someone soon about this.

How is it he’s to say NO ??! I’ve been there before. But In retrospect as an adult u can’t say no to giving strangers your money ??! It’s soft arm robbery

existing customers are obligated to attend a sales pitch because if you said yes once you prob say yes again and again and again. timeshare sales reps are horrible people.

WTF, if I understand them correctly.... they are paying 8k a year every year???

this fraud is bad in australia see timeshare lawyer to cancel

Haha I got a gondola ride,dinner at buddys restourante and a museum visit gottem just say no it's that easy oh and free transportation to and from viva las vegas

How are still people falling for that crap?

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful

So....you didn't know that you could have canceled a room without penalty at any hotel within 48 to 24 hours without paying into a timeshare scam?!

I wish we had seen this video before purchasing Diamond Resort timeshare. They scammed us $63000 and lied to us pretty much about everything. The over sold the points and the Hilton properties that didn't actually exist!! Diamond Resort is a scam stay away

Thank you.

Hello I would like to know how I can cancel this contract, since I don't know what to do and I want to cancel it.

A beach is a beach, few place have any real differences

how do I get out of this

Why in the world would you sign something that’s not in English!? You NEVER buy a timeshare. NEVER.

I think we gotta do something about it Let's get together and Sue them Even if they don't give us nothing back and we can get off this time hedear it will be a win So if it's anybody know Someone can hope us out Because this is a total scam And now diamond resort is to the sold to Hilton is a joke

Just say no an leave just that simple

Any update on getting out of it ???

Thank you for your content.

Why not buy a holiday home.

How do I go to a presentation? I want some free stuff

You are not Kurt... you are Steve Bannon.

Its clear all this timeshare is scams

I'm curious do they not let you out of the room during the sales presentation

.. “Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” --Albert Einstein

I love my timeshare! I have a DVC membership and it's the best purchase ever! I get to stay at all Disney Resorts plus Disney Cruise Line....why pay $600 a night when my real amount is about $180 per night. Love the service, love the Disney Cruises!!! We have never upgraded our 160 annual points......and we have never been required to attend an upsell meeting but we do get to visit Member Updates and get free drinks.....lol

How did you get out of your contract with diamond resorts?

A Time Share is the WORST investment a person can make. NOTHING comes out good from buying these fraudulent investments. Sales people are professional vultures. STAY AWAY from these properties.

Same as me

Was you able to get out?

Fools and their money will always soon part. Caveat emptor!!

Hola cómo se hace para anular ese contrato si alguien me puede ayudar y decir por favor se lo agradecería enormemente ya que no se que hacer please

Years later yes I know. If u are still with us we’re u happy with the Lake Tahoe deal?

Several times, they got you to do something as an adult, you could’ve said no? Good job

Some people will fall for anything. Next to every “timeshare resort” is a Hotel… just saying..