Ep. 26: Surviving Timeshare Presentations, Using it to Get Two Hotel Stays

In this episode we are talking timeshare presentations! If you receive an offer for a timeshare or vacation club presentation, you can often use it to your advantage to get discounted stays or the equivalent of a sign-up bonus--without having to actually buy a timeshare or open a new credit card.

In this episode, Angel and Mackenzie chat about:

• How Angel recently used a timeshare to get a discounted stay in Orlando near Disney, in addition to 60,000 hotel points
• How Angel negotiated to get more points in exchange for attending a timeshare presentation where others were only offered a gift card
• Hidden costs, including transportation and taxes, when you attend these sessions

• Tips for finding timeshare presentation opportunities
• The pros and cons of going to these presentations

...and more!

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