I allowed the owners of the Charleston boat club (aka Freedom Boat Club franchise) to handle the sale of my membership. It was a cash transaction. After the sale, where I was supposed to receive over $3, 000, they sent me a check for $675. I complained and complained and finally got almost my balance. They kept back nearly $700 for some sort of fee. When I called the owner to discuss this with him (Phil) he said the reason he can't give me all my profit is b/c they weren't expecting to "REFUND" me that much money, even though they agreed to waive that fee for a cash sale. I don't know why they did it, maybe they are having a hard time financially. A similar thing happened in the Ft. Lauderdale boat club (aka Freedom Boat Club). Never let anyone handle your money. Check out Ripoff Report.com where you'll find both reports filed. I'd say it's theft! Taking them to small claims court.