With the new movie about to hit cinemas, “50 Shades of Grey”, like timeshare, is both controversial yet a pleasure none of us want to admit. As the central character, Christian Grey leads the protagonist through a series of trials on the road to pleasure, timeshare sellers will fill you with promises of idyllic vacations in the top destinations in the world. The good thing about timeshare is that, unlike 50 Shades of Grey, timeshare is a reality not fiction.

Nevertheless, timeshare has its own metaphorical shades of grey that are related to the black and white nature of the timeshare industry rather than masochistic seduction. When you are thinking about buying timeshare membership, it is easy to get swept away with all the positive benefits you will receive by owning a timeshare, however, like most things in the world, there are more shades of grey than there are clear cut investments.

Is Timeshare just 50 Shades of Grey?

One of the 50 shades of grey to consider when purchasing a timeshare is whether or not you are going to use it. Timeshare can save you a lot of money if you like to take regular vacations and this can be a grey area for people. On the one hand, owning a timeshare may well encourage you to take more vacations, which will have a positive effect on your lifestyle but will not necessarily save you money. The shades of grey depend on your vacation habits and your income.

Another of the 50 shades of grey to affect your timeshare purchase decisions is whether it can be seen as an investment. On the one hand, genuine timeshare companies discourage their sellers from talking about timeshare as a financial investment that has equity, although some timeshare schemes do allow you to transform intangible equity from a timeshare into equity to be used towards full ownership within the same company. Timeshare membership is a great investment for you and your experiences but should not be seen as a way to make money. This is a common grey area when it comes to timeshare.

So, is timeshare just 50 shades of grey? That’s for you to decide.