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Arthur, blinded by the prospect of a $99-a-year getaway, signed the stack of papers. He left with a plastic keychain and a sense of triumph.

The triumph lasted exactly six months, until the first "Maintenance Assessment" arrived in the mail. It was $1,200. cheap timeshare

"This isn't just a room, Artie," Gary whispered, leaning in so close Arthur could smell his peppermint gum. "It’s an heirloom. Your kids will thank you. Your grandkids will thank you. And for today only, we’re waiving the $5,000 ‘Founders Fee.’ You’re basically stealing from us!" Arthur, blinded by the prospect of a $99-a-year

"Oh, the purchase was cheap, Mr. Miller," the voice replied cheerfully. "But the property taxes, the roofing fund, the pool-cleaning surcharge, and the 'Atmosphere Enhancement Fee' are mandatory. It’s all in Section 14, Paragraph C. The part written in light grey ink." It was $1,200

The resort was named "The Golden Palms," but it looked more like "The Rusty Shingles" as Arthur pulled his rental car into the gravel lot.

Every year, Arthur still gets a Christmas card from Gary. It’s a picture of a sunset. Arthur usually uses it to scrap the ice off his windshield—the only "utility" he ever truly got out of the deal.

"Wait," Arthur told the customer service rep on the phone. "The flyer said cheap."