About Andreas Rossler Expertise I'm able to answer general questions on timeshares and specifically in regard to purchasing, renting or exchanging timeshares on the secondary or resale market and through the Internet. I have expert knowledge in sales, mechanics (how and why timeshares work), and timeshare exchanges.
I am also well versed in timeshare financing and may be able to guide you to better financing or refinancing options for your timeshare purchase.
If you ask questions of a legal nature, or those requiring tax advice - I may not be able to answer fully.
Experience I have 10 years of industry experience in sales, management and processing. I'm currently CEO of Timeshare Village, a resource for timeshare owners and industry professionals.
Organizations Mensa - Life Member
Publications I have been interviewed by Channel 7 News in the Bay Area of California regarding my opinions on Worldmark, the Club timeshares as developed by Trendwest-Wyndham Resorts.
Education/Credentials MBA - Master's in Business Administration
BS - Mathematics
BA - Economics
California Real Estate Broker
Time-Shares - Florida Sport and Recreation Network
Expert: Andreas Rossler - 12/4/2007
Question Hello again,
I submitted a question to you on 10/30/2007 re: Florida Sport and Recreation. I did my homework like you suggested and found out they are registered as a Seller of Travel according to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer services. I followed the great advise you gave and filed complaints with the various departments. Thank you. According to Florida Statute 559.933 it is unlawful for any seller of travel or assignee: 1)To fail or refuse to honor a purchaser's request to cancel if such a request is made: a)Within 30 days from the date of purchase or receipt of the vacation certificate, whichever occurs later.
My issue now is differentiating between "vacation package" and "vacation certificate". Is there a difference?
Answer Thank you for the info. I think it is just semantics - if they are seller of travel, then whatever they may call their product still makes it a travel service or product requiring them to be registered as a seller of travel. For example, because of the bad reputation regarding timeshare, many companies have reverted to calling it "vacation ownership". It is still timeshare. I would guess, according to the law, it matters not what the company calls a particular product or service, rather it matters what that particular product or service is.
