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As DVC members who know what quality timeshare experiences should be, our journey with Wyndham has been nothing but disappointment and deception. We originally bought into Wyndham hoping for something valuable to enjoy and eventually share with our four children. The reality has been years of escalating maintenance fees coupled with endless nickel-and-diming: change fees, rebooking fees, early check-in fees, late check-out fees, housekeeping fees, and outrageous parking charges ($30+ daily) that were never mentioned during sales presentations. The sales process was manipulative from start to finish. After purchasing a "minimal" point package, we quickly discovered booking was nearly impossible. At the next "meeting” we were told we needed more points for decent bookings and status. When we missed their "one-time offer" during my breast cancer treatment, they exploited this vulnerability to pressure us into writing a special request letter to buy more points. The credit card promotion was particularly deceptive. We were explicitly promised that running our business expenses through their card would cover ALL maintenance fees. After processing $10,000 monthly, we received just $500 toward fees - a fraction of what was promised. During one stay, we were suspiciously upgraded to a beautiful suite before our sales meeting. After declining to purchase more points, we were suddenly informed they had "overbooked" and forced to move to a standard room. When we tried getting answers about our membership without buying more points, sales staff were mysteriously unavailable. We left contact information multiple times but never received callbacks. What we thought would be a valuable legacy for our children has become a burden no one wants. Our four adult children can find better travel deals elsewhere. Wyndham timeshares are not investments, but money-draining schemes sold through high-pressure tactics. There's zero value in what we purchased, only endless fees and frustration.

Our first vacation as Wyndham owners quickly turned into a disaster. Despite having Disney plans, they forced us into an "important" presentation that was supposed to last 45 minutes but stretched to over 2 hours. The sales rep, Lawson, and his supervisor used aggressive tactics to push an "upgrade" that wouldn't change our monthly payments. They claimed our existing $232 mortgage payment would remain the same through new credit cards with $61,000 limits that would cover the actual $860 monthly payment. They instructed us to lie during the contract signing about being comfortable with the $860 payment. We were rushed through paperwork while our children waited at the hotel. After returning home, we discovered the credit cards only had $4,500 and $2,000 limits—completely maxed out by the down payments they charged and causing our credit to drop. When payment was due, the cards declined. Our salesman, Lawson stopped responding to our messages. Wyndham's "resolution service" offered zero help except to try to sell us yet another contract! AVOID WYNDHAM AT ALL COSTS! Their deceptive practices, false promises, and bait-and-switch tactics have left us with damaged credit and financial stress. Zach Sheldon

What started as an innocent "free weekend" with a "short presentation" turned into a financial nightmare that continues to haunt our family. After attending Worldmark's sales pitch in Seaside, Oregon, we fell victim to high-pressure tactics and misrepresentations that have severely impacted our finances. The salespeople cleverly targeted us as new parents, suggesting we could pass ownership to our son—never mentioning the ever-increasing maintenance fees he'd inherit. They painted an unrealistic picture of "exclusive discounts," "free nights," and using credits for flights and cruises. In reality, availability is scarce, and the promised deals never materialize. When we showed hesitation, they claimed, "special offers available today only" and brought in managers who boasted about multiple timeshare ownership—effectively manipulating us into signing. They even pushed their vacation club credit card, suggesting we'd earn points for "free" stays. Most egregiously, they never clearly explained cancellation options or the Total Interest Percentage. After an "upgrade" in November 2023 with more false promises, we've yet to take a single trip. This predatory contract has created genuine financial hardship as we transition from military life. We can't even visit family because of the monthly payments. Don't let their "free weekend" offers lure you into this trap.

Our recent stay at a Wyndham resort in Hawaii turned into a nightmare of broken promises and misleading sales tactics. What was supposed to be a "one-hour consultation" stretched into an exhausting three-hour pressure cooker designed to wear down our resistance. The sales representative painted a bleak picture of our existing points ownership, insisting we needed to convert to their property ownership program or lose everything we'd invested. They heavily promoted the Hawaii location's special 2-for-1 point exchange benefit—which Wyndham conveniently discontinued just months later in January 2025, rendering our expensive purchase no more valuable than what we previously owned. Perhaps most egregious was the promise of the Wyndham Extra Holidays rental program. We were led to believe we could offset mortgage costs by renting out unused points, with Wyndham keeping 60% while we received 40%. The reality? Despite Wyndham using over 400,000 of our points for rentals, we haven't received a single payment. The entire experience reeks of bait-and-switch tactics and deliberate misrepresentation. What was marketed as an investment opportunity has become a financial burden built on empty promises. I strongly caution anyone considering Wyndham ownership to look elsewhere—unless you enjoy having your time wasted and your trust betrayed by a company that values profits over honest customer relationships.

As elderly retirees living solely on Social Security and a $63 monthly pension, my wife and I were targeted by Wyndham's predatory sales tactics that exploited our vulnerabilities. I suffer from Parkinson's disease with medication that affects my judgment, have severe hearing loss, and my wife speaks limited English—all factors the salespeople took advantage of during a grueling multi-hour presentation. Despite repeatedly stating we couldn't afford their "vacation club" (which they insisted wasn't a timeshare), they pressured us into signing a 41-page contract in tiny print and even opened a new credit card in my wife's name. The representative falsely claimed we could cancel anytime without penalty, never mentioning the actual 10-day cancellation window. Our heartbreaking experience continued when maintenance fees began increasing immediately, contradicting their promises of stable costs. To add insult to injury, the visibly ill sales representative who conducted our meeting passed on a severe cold that left us sick for six weeks and forced me to delay urgent oral surgery. We're now trapped in an unaffordable contract that we didn't fully understand, desperately trying to get Wyndham's attention to cancel this agreement that's causing us immense financial strain and emotional distress in our golden years. We urge other seniors to avoid these high-pressure tactics that prey on vulnerability and misrepresent their product.

Our Worldmark by Wyndham timeshare has been nothing but disappointment and frustration. What started as a "quick presentation" for discounted attraction tickets turned into a 4-hour high-pressure sales pitch filled with empty promises. They claimed we'd save time, money, and hassle while enjoying easy bookings at numerous resorts. Reality? After 20+ booking attempts, we consistently found no availability—even planning six months ahead! Meanwhile, these same rooms appear available on public booking sites. The initial March 2023 signing was manipulative. When we balked at the high price, the salesperson became visibly irritated before "offering" a special discount, insisting we'd never see such a deal again. Every property visit brings mandatory "account update meetings" that are merely disguised sales pitches for upgrades. They hold $50 on your credit card until you attend these presentations, and check-in staff relentlessly pressure you to participate. Each time we've tried using our points, we've discovered they're worth far less than promised, with a single weekend consuming nearly half our annual allocation. Save yourself the money, time, and constant harassment—avoid Worldmark by Wyndham timeshares at all costs.

My Wyndham journey began innocently in Las Vegas with promises of show tickets and cash incentives for attending a "brief" sales meeting. Those initial hours of high-pressure tactics resulted in my first purchase, largely because they convinced me I was making an "investment" that would build equity. Fast forward to my recent South Florida stay, where what should have been a simple check-in became another predatory sales ambush. Despite repeatedly declining, I was shuffled between persistent staff members who would not let me access my room without agreeing to an "owner update" After an exhausting hour of resistance, I reluctantly agreed and was required to make a $300 deposit just to attend. The meeting was a well-orchestrated trap. An attractive representative kept me waiting, then pitched using my "equity" to purchase additional points for "premier" properties and cruises" that would "increase my timeshare value" Exhausted and unprepared for another sales pitch, I eventually capitulated. The contract review was deliberately rushed in a monotone voice, glossing over crucial details about interest rates and financing options. When I requested time to review documents independently, they refused to release them without signatures. They never informed me of my rescission rights. The final insult? The promised "premier" properties and cruises that never materialized. When attempting to book these exclusive destinations, I discovered they required purchasing even more points, with virtually no availability at desirable locations. Wyndham’s predatory sales tactics, misrepresentations about value, and broken promises have turned what should be enjoyable vacations into expensive regrets.

My Wyndham nightmare began with a seemingly innocent invitation to convert our RCI program at Bonnet Creek. After a grueling 4+ hour sales pitch, we invested $14,286.75 in their "PIC program" based on the Head of Sales' written promise that we'd "never pay maintenance fees again" - the first of many deceptions. This crucial document mysteriously disappeared from our contract folder, and when RCI fees appeared in December 2015, Ana Alvarez (contract person) never returned our calls. The second major lie came when they promised we'd "never need to purchase again" as Silver VIP members. Within six months, we were cold called with claims we "didn't have enough points" for desirable locations. Pressured into buying more points, we were never informed of the loan interest rate. Their promised platform services took over a year and numerous calls to materialize. The harassment continues with disguised sales calls every 4-5 months, presented as "point usage improvement" sessions that inevitably push for spending $200 more monthly. They claim we still lack sufficient points for "good places" despite previous assurances. They gloss over the fact that this isn't just a lifetime commitment but an inheritable burden. While technically transferable to children, this means passing down escalating maintenance costs that grow at alarming rates - something I refuse to inflict on my family. Recently, we discovered RCI is switching to a points-only program, effectively reducing our Wyndham investment. It seems our significant financial commitment was treated as nothing more than a non-refundable "loan of points." After years of false promises, hidden fees, and relentless upselling, I strongly caution anyone considering Wyndham ownership to thoroughly research and consider alternatives before signing away your financial freedom.