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Dumb questions about points from a newbie

myoakley

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I recently purchased an EOY resale Marriott timeshare and have been reading all the posts to educate myself. I am confused about the "points" mentioned in the posts. Am I correct in thinking that Marriott Vacation Points are "bought" when weeks are enrolled and that Marriott Rewards Points are earned from Marriott credit card purchases? Since my resale week is post the June enrollment deadline, is it worth having a Marriott credit card? Do all Marriott timeshare owners use a Marriott credit card? Thanks in advance for any enlightenment on this subject.
 

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Good questions, but not posted in the best place...

I recently purchased an EOY resale Marriott timeshare and have been reading all the posts to educate myself. I am confused about the "points" mentioned in the posts. Am I correct in thinking that Marriott Vacation Points are "bought" when weeks are enrolled and that Marriott Rewards Points are earned from Marriott credit card purchases? Since my resale week is post the June enrollment deadline, is it worth having a Marriott credit card? Do all Marriott timeshare owners use a Marriott credit card? Thanks in advance for any enlightenment on this subject.

Since your question is so very specific to the Marriott system (in which "points" is a relatively new phenomenon anyhow) I would suggest posting it instead in the Marriott specific forum, where it will certainly get better exposure with folks of subject-specific knowledge and experience.

Actually, a Moderator will probably move your inquiry over there for you...
 

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Since your question is so very specific to the Marriott system (in which "points" is a relatively new phenomenon anyhow) I would suggest posting it instead in the Marriott specific forum, where it will certainly get better exposure with folks of subject-specific knowledge and experience.

Actually, a Moderator will probably move your inquiry over there for you...

Thanks. I don't know how to move it, but I will try. In the meantime, I hope the moderator will move it!
 
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