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Why is the timeshare on the resale market much less expensive than buying directly from the developer?

April 26, 2017buying Developer directly expensive market resale Timeshare

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Why is the timeshare on the resale market much less expensive than buying directly from the developer?

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It is a well-known fact that a primary cost in a new timeshare is Sales and Marketing. In some cases the cost of sales and marketing is over 50% of the original purchase price. When you buy a timeshare on the resale market, you are paying for the basic value of the property LESS the mark up cost.