Just bought Mayan Palace share did I get rifpoffed?

[chrluna Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chrluna]

Hi,

I just got back from a 1 week honeymoon and believe I may have been suckered after reading several posts.

I attended preso because of $400 worth of activities,etc was pitched and purchased a 2 studio rooms for 100 yrs with 450 Maintance fee and 1 studio with same maintance for 10yrs at Mayan Palace and 50 weeks HSI or RCI with 450 maitenance fee, all for 8k.. I was told that if I put 3k down, i could sell the 3 rooms at 800 each to cover the remaining balance owed (5k). Seemed great at the time...

Ever since I got back I've been regretting the purchase as I thougth about it more.. I'm just trying to get an idea of how suckered I did get. I blame myself as I should have known better..

Searching the forum I've seen complaints of people not being able to sell their weeks through the companies recommended by MP. Has anyone had any luck with any companies selling weeks?

Thanks in advance,

Feeling really dumb..

[aliikai2 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close aliikai2]

Ripped off? You paid retail

1st , how long has it been? Is it under 5 days?
If it hasn't rescind and rethink your plan, then you can purchase.

Timeshare people don't often tell the truth, renting your weeks for $800 isn't going to happen, the hotel units at an MP rent for around $465 per week.

If it is over 5 days, I would contact Profeco, and see if you can lodge a case for misrepresentation.

If you can't get out of this, cheer up, most of us made our 1st purchase retail.

Greg

Hi,

I just got back from a 1 week honeymoon and believe I may have been suckered after reading several posts.

I attended preso because of $400 worth of activities,etc was pitched and purchased a 2 studio rooms for 100 yrs with 450 Maintance fee and 1 studio with same maintance for 10yrs at Mayan Palace and 50 weeks HSI or RCI with 450 maitenance fee, all for 8k.. I was told that if I put 3k down, i could sell the 3 rooms at 800 each to cover the remaining balance owed (5k). Seemed great at the time...

Ever since I got back I've been regretting the purchase as I thougth about it more.. I'm just trying to get an idea of how suckered I did get. I blame myself as I should have known better..

Searching the forum I've seen complaints of people not being able to sell their weeks through the companies recommended by MP. Has anyone had any luck with any companies selling weeks?

Thanks in advance,

Feeling really dumb..

[chrluna Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chrluna]

First, thanks for the reply. I figured as much. Life lessons.. lol

Yeah, it's been over 5 days.. I suspect that's why they push the presentation on your first day.

I'll lodge the complaint, expect the worst, out 8k and hope for the best.

Would you recommend even making an effort to rent the weeks and through what channel? Seems like a waste of time, since I'm still on the hook for the maintenance fee of 450/week, I'd make $16..

Thanks again

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

First, thanks for the reply. I figured as much. Life lessons.. lol

Yeah, it's been over 5 days.. I suspect that's why they push the presentation on your first day.

I'll lodge the complaint, expect the worst, out 8k and hope for the best.

Would you recommend even making an effort to rent the weeks and through what channel? Seems like a waste of time, since I'm still on the hook for the maintenance fee of 450/week, I'd make $16..

Thanks again

Welcome to TS4Ms and congratulations on your marriage.

Look at your contract closely - you "probably" only bought 1 studio week per year - the rest are more like "bonus weeks?" that you CAN use if you pay the extra maint fee.

While this is still a lot to pay for a studio, the MP resorts are very nice and you should enjoy visiting them.

[aliikai2 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close aliikai2]

I would contact

Dear Bloggers,
Thank you all for your comments. We do read them with much interest and at times, great concern. Whether they support us or not, they enable us to improve our overall performance.

As part of a special team committed to Customer Satisfaction, retaining our clients and complying with their needs is our main goal and will always be. We are diligently working to resolve any concerns that our customers might have and we make sure they are addressed by the corresponding responsible areas. We analyze each situation individually and make sure to provide a suitable resolution for all parties involved

Being that said, rest assured I am an authorized representative of Grupo Mayan that can be contacted via email (grupomayanblog@grupovidanta.com) or by telephone to the number most of you already know (1-800-292-9446 - USA and 1-800-421-4161 - CANADA).

We are committed to making your vacations memorable; your own personal experience will be the best evidence of our quality.

Sincerely,
Karen Rose
Customer Support Representative.


See if she can help.

Greg

First, thanks for the reply. I figured as much. Life lessons.. lol

Yeah, it's been over 5 days.. I suspect that's why they push the presentation on your first day.

I'll lodge the complaint, expect the worst, out 8k and hope for the best.

Would you recommend even making an effort to rent the weeks and through what channel? Seems like a waste of time, since I'm still on the hook for the maintenance fee of 450/week, I'd make $16..

Thanks again

i OUL

[chrluna Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close chrluna]

Thanks all!

[bezerk Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close bezerk]

Good luck BUT at least the Mayan Resorts are nice. I owned at Mayan before and now own Grand Bliss Mayan. We like their resorts a lot.

[Finno Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Finno]

Screwed

Yep, you're screwed...like many of us...you got rapped up in the hype...don't beat yourself up...*stuff* happens!

Hi,

I just got back from a 1 week honeymoon and believe I may have been suckered after reading several posts.

I attended preso because of $400 worth of activities,etc was pitched and purchased a 2 studio rooms for 100 yrs with 450 Maintance fee and 1 studio with same maintance for 10yrs at Mayan Palace and 50 weeks HSI or RCI with 450 maitenance fee, all for 8k.. I was told that if I put 3k down, i could sell the 3 rooms at 800 each to cover the remaining balance owed (5k). Seemed great at the time...

Ever since I got back I've been regretting the purchase as I thougth about it more.. I'm just trying to get an idea of how suckered I did get. I blame myself as I should have known better..

Searching the forum I've seen complaints of people not being able to sell their weeks through the companies recommended by MP. Has anyone had any luck with any companies selling weeks?

Thanks in advance,

Feeling really dumb..

[Mag Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mag]

I have owned the same type of rooms at the Mayan Sea Gardens and I have been there 3 times. I realy like the place. They have been fair to me . although I have never tryed to rent them out. I just go there every year. I went to LaJolla and got ripped off royaly BIG TIME. be thankful you got the Mayan Place. the only way to make out with your purchase is use it.

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

Yep, you're screwed...like many of us...you got rapped up in the hype...don't beat yourself up...*stuff* happens!

When you buy a timeshare from a developer, you pay too much but someone has to be that first timeshare buyer or there would be no timeshares anywhere.

What most people forget to do is read the documents during the vacation and search the Internet and see the complaints or find out that there is a re-sale market and that is one of the reasons for this forum.

Most of us made the same mistake but now you can read how to make the best of your vacations as it will give you an incentive to take that vacation you need at least once a year. Where did you buy?

Many of us go to Mexico each year and even make it a point to meet up.

[bezerk Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close bezerk]

When you buy a timeshare from a developer, you pay too much but someone has to be that first timeshare buyer or there would be no timeshares anywhere.

What most people forget to do is read the documents during the vacation and search the Internet and see the complaints or find out that there is a re-sale market and that is one of the reasons for this forum.

Most of us made the same mistake but now you can read how to make the best of your vacations as it will give you an incentive to take that vacation you need at least once a year. Where did you buy?

Many of us go to Mexico each year and even make it a point to meet up.

Hi Iconnections, yes we do meet up and that is fun ...

I have learned so much on here and I have purchase resale and developer and the only way I would buy developer now is if there were no resales available. I have never seen a resale on my Ixtapa timeshare Pacifica Aqua Penthouse. They are new though the resort has many other types of Pacifica units.
When will you be in Mexico next???

[taffy19 Gold Contributor Find all posts View Profile Close taffy19]

Hi Iconnections, yes we do meet up and that is fun ...

I have learned so much on here and I have purchase resale and developer and the only way I would buy developer now is if there were no resales available. I have never seen a resale on my Ixtapa timeshare Pacifica Aqua Penthouse. They are new though the resort has many other types of Pacifica units.
When will you be in Mexico next???

I have no ticket yet but hopefully in June. I will send you a PM.

[bezerk Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close bezerk]

I have no ticket yet but hopefully in June. I will send you a PM.

Ok will watch for a PM....shoot I am having tests in June..I won't be there till mid July....then Aug./Sept maybe, than again Nov. and most likely Jan and Feb...