[2010] - $20K for 7,000 at Hilton Club New York?

[KathyA]

Congratulations on the big news and also on getting it in a timely fashion to cancel this transaction!

I'll be VERY curious to see whether Judy's sales pass ROFR.

 

[siesta]

congratulations, no matter how anyone justifies it, it is rarely, if ever, worth it to buy from the developer. You made a wise choice, good luck on ROFR.

 

[criminal109]

I recently closed on the Hilton Club in NY. I purchased through Judi -- and she was great. A couple items, FWIW:

a) I passed ROFR ($1/point)
b) I haven't gotten my full materials yet, but spoke to a counselor (and was able to get online access through him). He mentioned HHonors gold that comes with the ownership at Hilton Club.

 

[alwysonvac]

I recently closed on the Hilton Club in NY. I purchased through Judi -- and she was great. A couple items, FWIW:

a) I passed ROFR ($1/point)
b) I haven't gotten my full materials yet, but spoke to a counselor (and was able to get online access through him). He mentioned HHonors gold that comes with the ownership at Hilton Club.

Woo Hoo Congratulations and Thanks for sharing ROFR info and confirming HHonors Gold

 

[criminal109]

And, it does say Gold under the HHonors number on the Hilton Club website.

 

[KathyA]

My materials say that Hilton Honors Gold does not transfer if you buy resale--it is only good for the person who bought from Hilton. Not saying they couldn't have overlooked it this time.......just reporting what my materials say.

With or without Hilton Gold, $1 per point is fantastic for The Hilton Club. Congratulations.

 

[LondonAndy]

I'm definitely not counting on getting Hhonors Gold. I'm about to hit Diamond for next year this week anyway, but it will expire in March 2012.

It would be nice, but as Judi said, you can buy a lot of upgrades and breakfasts for $14,000!

I'll let you know when/if it goes through.

 

[kool_kat]

Do you know what last year's maintenance fees were for 7k points? Just curious, because at the prices Judi has, I would love to own in NY, but know maintenance fees usually run higher.

 

[RoshiGuy]

When I had looked into this some time ago MF plus taxes were approx. $200 per 1000 points, around $1400 for 7000 points.

 

[LondonAndy]

Do you know what last year's maintenance fees were for 7k points? Just curious, because at the prices Judi has, I would love to own in NY, but know maintenance fees usually run higher.

Maintenance is $0.1971 per point, and RE Tax $0.0296 per point. For 7000 points the total is therefore $1,586.90. On top of this are club dues of c. $250 per year regardless of the number of points owned.

I've worked it out that given a purchase cost of $6,500 and the charges above it works out at c. $300 per night for a week in a 1 bedroom mid season.

This is cheaper, but not significantly so, than you'd pay for a large studio. Therefore at this price it is worth doing, but not at $21,000 without lots of extra perks!

This excludes the impact of inflation (both on maintenance and hotel room rates!).

 

[criminal109]

Just received a letter from HHonors including a Gold level HHonors card. Here's the beginning of the letter:

"Welcome to the Hilton HHonors at the elite Gold level, a benefit of your Hilton Club membership."

 

[Carlsbadguy]

I bought resale last year and got the Gold membersip. They sent 2 cards, one for me and one for my wife.

 

[travelguy]

Just received a letter from HHonors including a Gold level HHonors card. Here's the beginning of the letter:

"Welcome to the Hilton HHonors at the elite Gold level, a benefit of your Hilton Club membership."

Understand that this is HHonors "Gold" level and NOT HGVC "Elite" level. Confusing wording on the part of Hilton.

 

[LondonAndy]

Well, had an e-mail from Judi today saying "We passed - you should be getting the closing documents shortly".

So that's 7,000 HCNY points for $6,500, compared with $21,000 direct from Hilton (albeit without the extras Hilton were offering!).

Thanks for your help and support everyone!

 

[yumdrey]

That sounds great!
Congrats!!

 

[alwysonvac]

Well, had an e-mail from Judi today saying "We passed - you should be getting the closing documents shortly".

So that's 7,000 HCNY points for $6,500, compared with $21,000 direct from Hilton (albeit without the extras Hilton were offering!).

Thanks for your help and support everyone!

Congratulations!!

And Thanks for sharing the good news

 

[ondeadlin]

I love it when TUG works for people like it did here.

 

[namuh]

Aren't the Hilton Club NY points "City Points", which are worth more than the normal club points? ie - those 7,000 city points would equate to over 10,000 HGVC points.


scott

 

[KathyA]

Congratulations! You will love the Hilton Club. See you in the lounge!
Kathy

 

[Carlsbadguy]

Congrats - I pd $6000 resale for 5,000 points a couple of years ago. I do wish I had bought a 5,000 point package.

 

[Michael]

Carlsbadguy - You did buy a 5000 point package.

 

[Carlsbadguy]

Actually meant to say I wish I bought a 7000 point package. Starting this year point values were changed so it costs the same number of HGVC points to stay at other resorts.

 

[LondonAndy]

It's all gone through!

Well, I've had my membership number through, and logged on to the "My Hilton Club", and it looks like I did get my 7,000 points for $6,500!

Judi Kozlowski has a few more 7,000 point packages for $7,000 if anyone is interested....

 

[Sandy VDH]

Congrats. Welcome to HGVC and TUG.

Hope both relationships are equally rewarding. It certainly looks like TUG has been worth it so far.

 

[sjuhawk_jd]

Well, I've had my membership number through, and logged on to the "My Hilton Club", and it looks like I did get my 7,000 points for $6,500!

Judi Kozlowski has a few more 7,000 point packages for $7,000 if anyone is interested....

Congratulations! Now do not drink too many of those free beers and wine that they provide every evening!!