All major auction sites provide a rating system for both buyer and seller. For example, on Ebay the rating is the number in parentheses next to the seller’s name. If you click on the number you will get a history of that seller’s transactions and feedback from Ebay members who have bought from that seller. TimeshareValues.com’s feedback is a little under 350 emails. We have more than 370 positive comments, but comments from the same person are only counted once.) You are looking for a seller who has consistently generated positive feedback. In the case of Ebay, we have had two negative experiences and (number) positive experiences in almost three years of selling goods on Ebay.

Imagine you were just outbid on your dream timeshare in Kauai by $10. You were ready to bid and the auction ended. It happens all the time. Last minute bidders “snipe” your position, leaving you more than a little frustrated. But there is hope. Your first step should be an email to the seller right after the auction closes. Tell the seller very clearly you would like to purchase the property in the event the winning bidder does not complete the sale. Sometimes the seller has multiple timeshare weeks at the same property, and can sell you another block of time immediately.