sjcousins11
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hi there,
Wow am I glad I found this website via a TripAdvisor forum! I was a nervous wreck for the past 2 days trying to decide on purchasing Westin Princeville from the developer (Im here now). I love StarOptions. My trip to Princeville is the first time I've used SO since I bought my dumb SW TS in Beuna Vista (I was in my 20s...it's paid off now but I have no desire to go back there...). I also used points for my airfare...so I like points and options...
I have some questions about buying via a resale, though I'm sure this has been answered elsewhere. I'm in. Isra a/SPG...Im interested in purchasing TS at Westin Princeville. However when I called Vistana they said if I purchased third party, I couldn't use/gain any options or points. Is this true?! She seemed to be searching for answers so I didn't entirely believe her. Anyways, what is the deal with points and staroptions when purchasing from a third party? I'd like to make Kauai an annual trip. And I already have a renter who will take my weeks when I can't go.
The Vistana person said I'd need to use interval. I should also mention that I hate interval....I mean they're worthless IMO. My weeks always expired since I couldn't get where I wanted when I wanted. I really dislike them!!!
Also...I still don't understand mandatory vs voluntary...is there a link you can share to jump me there?
Thank you!!
Wow am I glad I found this website via a TripAdvisor forum! I was a nervous wreck for the past 2 days trying to decide on purchasing Westin Princeville from the developer (Im here now). I love StarOptions. My trip to Princeville is the first time I've used SO since I bought my dumb SW TS in Beuna Vista (I was in my 20s...it's paid off now but I have no desire to go back there...). I also used points for my airfare...so I like points and options...
I have some questions about buying via a resale, though I'm sure this has been answered elsewhere. I'm in. Isra a/SPG...Im interested in purchasing TS at Westin Princeville. However when I called Vistana they said if I purchased third party, I couldn't use/gain any options or points. Is this true?! She seemed to be searching for answers so I didn't entirely believe her. Anyways, what is the deal with points and staroptions when purchasing from a third party? I'd like to make Kauai an annual trip. And I already have a renter who will take my weeks when I can't go.
The Vistana person said I'd need to use interval. I should also mention that I hate interval....I mean they're worthless IMO. My weeks always expired since I couldn't get where I wanted when I wanted. I really dislike them!!!
Also...I still don't understand mandatory vs voluntary...is there a link you can share to jump me there?
Thank you!!