Big regret (wasted time) and best learning:
Just after getting married in my early 20s, my wife and I got lured into a timeshare presentation for a free gift. After 3 hours of our time, they wanted us to sign a contract for an $8000 timeshare at Ocean City, MD (1987).
I was considering it - but was smart enough to say I wanted to take the contract home and read it over with my Dad. The sweet smiles quickly turned to urgent requests that "this great deal" won't last and then snarls and put downs. They would not give me a copy of the contract to review. No sale from me. Years later I understood what a trap they were.
I learned
1) Never be in a hurry
2) Other opportunities will come (years later made some great money on an investment at Bethany Beach)
3) Seek advice from people you trust
4) Don't be bullied into anything Maybe that 3 hours wasn't a waste after all.
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Big regret (wasted time) and best learning: Just after getting married in my early 20s, my wife and I got lured into a timeshare presentation for a free gift. After 3 hours of our time, they wanted us to sign a contract for an $8000 timeshare at Ocean City, MD (1987). I was considering it - but was smart enough to say I wanted to take the contract home and read it over with my Dad. The sweet smiles quickly turned to urgent requests that "this great deal" won't last and then snarls and put downs. They would not give me a copy of the contract to review. No sale from me. Years later I understood what a trap they were. I learned 1) Never be in a hurry 2) Other opportunities will come (years later made some great money on an investment at Bethany Beach) 3) Seek advice from people you trust 4) Don't be bullied into anything Maybe that 3 hours wasn't a waste after all.
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