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October 17, 2017

Congratulations! But first, a timeshare pitch

  • More than 9 million U.S. households own timeshares. American Resort Development Association says most are happy they do, but 20 percent regret signing and want out.
    • By MARJORIE MILLER
    Associated Press

    ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — I had filled out a form to win a Whole Foods gift certificate. Instead I got a phone call from “Hannah” at FantaSea Resorts congratulating me on winning a travel package.

    My gift sounded promising: Four airline tickets worth up to $4,500, a weekend at an East Coast resort and more. “All you have to do is come to Atlantic City to pick up your gift,” Hannah said.


     
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