Have you ever considered buying a timeshare in Las Vegas? In this video, Gabriel Morris shares his experience purchasing a timeshare at The Grandview in Las Vegas, Nevada from Vacation Village Resorts. The big question is – was it a scam or actually a good deal?
Gabriel takes us through the process of buying the timeshare, sharing his thoughts on whether or not it was worth it in the end. With his signature budget-friendly travel tips and advice, Gabriel gives an honest review of his timeshare purchase and whether or not he would recommend it to others.
Throughout the video, you can enjoy some great music selections, including “Watch It Glow” by Silent Partner and “Memories of Kailua” by The Fly Guy Five. Gabriel also provides suggestions for finding music for your own Youtube videos.
As an experienced traveler and author of several books, Gabriel Morris brings a unique perspective to the world of timeshares. If you’re considering purchasing a timeshare in Las Vegas or anywhere else for that matter, be sure to check out Gabriel’s video for some valuable insights.
So, was buying a timeshare in Las Vegas a scam or a good deal for Gabriel? Watch the video to find out and don’t forget to support Gabriel’s channel on Patreon or leave a tip to receive his ebooks for free. Follow him on Instagram for more travel adventures and tips.
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A lot of negativity in the comments. Not everything is a scam. Sounds like it’s working out well for you. Not sure why so many don’t understand that a mix of travel experiences is sometimes needed. Sure, India, etc is exciting but sometimes it’s nice to have some down time in a “manicured” resort area.
This guy claims to be a budget traveller 😂
I thought you were live for today?…giving money youv got from this channel just seems …….ok carry on
Life is one big lesson. We all don't need to live it from each other's experiences. We should have the ability to experience it ourselves through our own decisions. He's a smart guy and he feels this is for him so be it. What you experienced or what you've read or heard may not apply to him. I would just like to know the detailed get OUT clause. In case you want to get rid of it.
You should look into buying a fixer upper Greek home. I read there are places in Greece like in Italy and other places in Europe with a declining population that are trying to attract people and hence selling cheap fixer upper homes. Catch is you would have to renovate the place but hey it would eventually be your home. Plus the bonus of getting European residency. Allowing you access to Greek Islands all you want.
That's a good deal, I like it
Well,only Gabe knows his finances and if it works out……looking from the outside I’d say stay well away as it doesn’t work in your favour
I stayed in a 2 bedroom airbnb I stay in Las Vegas that cost $90 a night. It has 2 pools and you can walk to the strip in 30 minutes. Near the Rio Casino
The problem is the maintenance fee. They will soon raise it from $237 to $1000, so this is where the scam is.
Well designed scam. Math May work out but see the terms- upfront cash payment, very high cost properties, property availability uncertainty, annual maintenance fees(which keeps on increasing?). This is not for everyone. May ok for a full time traveler like you.
Enjoy it and maybe share some time with the gardeners there.
Well done Gabriel.
That was certainly a good decision that you made in LV.
Particularly the annual maintenance costs.
A little bit of luxury doesn’t hurt as we get older. 😉
What’s more in one’s opinion YOU DESERVE IT.
Keep on keeping on Gabriel Traveler.
What more can one say in this regard other than “ alright, alright, alright. lol
Cheers 🍺🇦🇺
it's not a scam , but it's not value for the money. You could have invest your money and get a better return!
I'm afraid that they saw you coming Mr Traveler ! From another country …. I hope I'm wrong .
These comments are ridiculous, if you listen to Gebe's explanation. He is the rare exception to the rule that these are all scams, because he is actually using what he bought. And successfully. He may be the one exception ever, but he knows what he's doing.
For the love of all things holy…A time share?!?! Really? Man, I thought only senior citizens still fall for that scam, I guess not.
Timeshares are never a good financial decision, and that is by design, it's very profitable for those who sell it. I easily found an oceanfront condo in Kauai for this May for under $200/day. so, you're not saving thousands. On the other hand you put down $11k which you could've invested at 10% in the markets so you're not accounting for opportunity costs for your money, plus your out of pocket and maintenance fees. And the biggest problem is that you already committed your money and who knows if you're going to Kauai every year? And who knows if that property will be available when you want to go? And who knows if there will be better deals going on elsewhere? And who knows if you will want to stay in that exact area in Kauai or Vegas of wherever they are located? You get my gist… it's not a good idea to be locked into a situation with your money, and much better to be flexible. Hope i'm making a point 😁 But i'm glad at least you're happy with your purchase.
Rule #1 – NEVER follow street touts, no matter what they're promising. This is like the only way to make a country like Japan dangerous, and especially wouldn't follow one in Vegas.
Rule #2 – if something is free, then YOU are the product.
Rule #3 – if you dont have the title to the property, then you dont really own anything.
Keep an eye on those annual fees, and unfortunately, if you ever hope to get out of this agreement, its going to be incredibly difficult. You might be getting the savings in Kauai, but that 11k is essentially a sunk cost, and you have to think about other opportunities that you could have put the 11k toward – like someone else mentioned just buying a bunch of $VOO and let the dividends reinvest. What exactly do you own now, or did you pay 11k to enter a discount club?
I feel like you got a great deal that most people wouldn't get. You just happen to be in the right place at the right time. If you paid the going rate, 22,000 would it be worth it!
I watched the whole video. In your specific circumstances and Kauai, HA and all it is a good deal. I’m shocked frankly.
How Gabriel used his timeshare is key, he stayed at associated high end places, and got huge savings. He will recoup his $11k and yearly maint fees. It is not difficult to understand what Gabriel is saying.
Gabriel may even be able to sell his share, later on down road also, not sure if he mentioned that.
The apartment is very nice.
Timeshares can be a great deal if you know what you're doing. Gabe Traveler knows what he's doing.
Timeshares make the most sense when utilized in places like Hawaii. I just closed on Club Wyndham Bali Hai there in Kauai, after buying contracts in Kona and Sedona.
I have just read a bunch of reviews of the company that's mentioned. Unfortunately they are very poor, lots of accusations of high pressure sales, being scammed, people out a lot of money and not able to get out etc etc! And they were all told a foreclosure had just become available! As long as Gabe realises the money is basically gone, he can afford the maintenance fee and he's happy with that then fair enough!
Gabe, come back to meriKa get a full time job. It's time.
on Jan 20, everything is going to swell there.
Only High Rollers can drop 11 thousand on the Whim!
I realize it's a long explanation, so I'm going to break down the numbers here. I paid $11,000 for the timeshare and paid it off right away, so I paid no interest. My maintenance fees are $237 per year. I get a week of accommodation every two years and a bonus week every year, so basically I can utilize the timeshare for 1.5 weeks per year. My apartment here in Kauai cost $537 for the week using the timeshare as an exchange. But if you were to book it online you would likely pay around $3,000 for a week. So I'm saving $2,500 right there in just one week. And this is my third time using it in 2 1/2 years. If you make sure to use it at places that are normally very expensive, then you can save a lot and get your $11,000 back within maybe five years or so. You then have the timeshare for life and can continue to get big discounts on nice places to stay. And even if I'm not traveling as much at some point in the future, if I just use it to go to Hawaii or somewhere else once a year it will come in handy. So if you use it properly you can end up saving thousands of dollars in the long run. But not all timeshares are the same, make sure to crunch the numbers and read the terms very carefully before purchasing one.