cellphonejunkie
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Hi Guys,
Over the years, I've checked this site after every developer presentation and convinced myself to not buy. Now that I'm financially stronger and have two young kids, I'm starting to feel a timeshare is right for my family.
Today, we spent the morning on a HGVC VIP (return trip from last year's decline to buy, but paid $1700 for a week in Lagoon Tower) presentation. We started at $52K for 8400 pts at Hokolani which was out of the question at over $6/pt. After referring my cousin's info on which she was able to buy for less than $5/pt, they're now offering 7000pts for a 2br in Waikoloa for $35K. Of course, they'll throw in some bonus HHonors pts. I actually got a separate offer from them a couple months ago for a week in Waikoloa for 2016 for $500 which I've accepted.
I'm sure it's been discussed a million times over, but since everyone loves to chat about timeshares, can you tell me why anyone would buy from a developer if I can buy the same thing on resale? What are the major cons with buying resale (ie. No Silver status with HH, pay higher fees for booking, etc.)?
If I'm understanding things right, for $35K I could buy resale pts from owners at various locations and have those be my homebase for priority booking. But strategically, it makes more sense to put my eggs in the Vegas basket for the cheapest maintenance fees. Is Vegas still the cheapest in MF? In short, if you had $10K to spend, what strategy would you take? My preference is a 2br minimum since we need the space.
Lastly, which Ebay buyers have you guys bought from that are legit or which reseller brokers should I get in touch with? I'm in no hurry, so I'm prepared to be patient to maximize the deal.
Thanks!
CJ
Over the years, I've checked this site after every developer presentation and convinced myself to not buy. Now that I'm financially stronger and have two young kids, I'm starting to feel a timeshare is right for my family.
Today, we spent the morning on a HGVC VIP (return trip from last year's decline to buy, but paid $1700 for a week in Lagoon Tower) presentation. We started at $52K for 8400 pts at Hokolani which was out of the question at over $6/pt. After referring my cousin's info on which she was able to buy for less than $5/pt, they're now offering 7000pts for a 2br in Waikoloa for $35K. Of course, they'll throw in some bonus HHonors pts. I actually got a separate offer from them a couple months ago for a week in Waikoloa for 2016 for $500 which I've accepted.
I'm sure it's been discussed a million times over, but since everyone loves to chat about timeshares, can you tell me why anyone would buy from a developer if I can buy the same thing on resale? What are the major cons with buying resale (ie. No Silver status with HH, pay higher fees for booking, etc.)?
If I'm understanding things right, for $35K I could buy resale pts from owners at various locations and have those be my homebase for priority booking. But strategically, it makes more sense to put my eggs in the Vegas basket for the cheapest maintenance fees. Is Vegas still the cheapest in MF? In short, if you had $10K to spend, what strategy would you take? My preference is a 2br minimum since we need the space.
Lastly, which Ebay buyers have you guys bought from that are legit or which reseller brokers should I get in touch with? I'm in no hurry, so I'm prepared to be patient to maximize the deal.
Thanks!
CJ