We are seriously considering purchasing a Starwood TS and am weighing pros and cons of purchasing via resale market. Right now our primary interest is the Westin Kierland Villas. When purchasing through SW I understand I obtain a fixed number of options which I may then use at any of their 19 resorts, up to the number of options I have (let's ignore rolling over for now). My question is, if I purchase though resale, does the system work the same? That is, will SW be informed of my purchase and will I be able to use the corresponding options in the same manner I could if I purchased directly from SW??? I want the flexibility to choose a location and time suitable to my schedule, providing I stay within the options budget. I don't understand why some resale listings describe the specific week or season, as well as the number of options. Of course I don't get a straight answer from SW when I ask them this, so I thought I'd get feedback from the group. Appreciate your feedback.