Timeshares in Florida Buy, Rent, and Sell Timeshares in the Sunshine State.

Why do people buy timeshares?

Or, who would best benefit from having a timeshare? I see only cons, so please tell me any pros.

1. High upfront
2. Fallacious predictions of future costs
3. Why travel the same place over and over instead of owning a place or renting hotels (I doubt if you cut a deal with a travel company to commit 10-20 years you can't get a better bargain)

Why do people get timeshares? are they stupid? Are they looking for a place to waste money? Are they pre-paying to force themselves to be on vacation?
Ok, I know owning a place costs too much, at least in maintenance alone.

Aren't there "special" hotels and resorts that are more 'homelike' that fit babies, and food, though more costy, less upfront compared to costs?
I understand with inflation, demand, hotel prices MAY go up, but doesn't "locking in" a price also "lock in" the obligation to get your money's worth every year, plus lock yourself to certain timeshared locations rather than a different new place every once in a while?