Rich S
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- Sep 11, 2018
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- Wyndham Grand Desert, Marriott Grand Chateau, Grand Solmar at Land's End
Hi all, I need your opinions. Recently I bought an EOY, 3 bedroom week at Grand Chateau resale. It is a floating week, and all the weeks are platinum. My intent is to lock it off, and use 1 bedroom one year, and the 2 bedroom the other year, thereby giving me annual usage.
I would trade it in to Interval for use at other locations, either Marriott or elsewhere.
I want to get input from the experienced Marriott weeks owners. Marriott sent an email telling me that I could enroll my week if I purchased points. I called to inquire about it, and was told the 3000 points would be around $32,000.
My questions are:
1) What do I get for $32,000 that I don't already have?
2) Is this something that most, or any of you have done?
3) I was smart and bought resale, is there a cheaper way of doing the point option if that is the way to go?
4) Are points the way to go, or is it a ploy to generate more income for Marriott?
5) What advice or tips can you provide to help me maximize what I already own?
6) Is my plan realistic or a flawed exercise leading to disappointment?
I have tried to get some answers from Marriott, but I understand they have a vested interest in me buying more product. I figured I could get real, honest opinions and tips here from the community.
I know that all situations are different, but your input is appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your advice, tips, and opinions.
I would trade it in to Interval for use at other locations, either Marriott or elsewhere.
I want to get input from the experienced Marriott weeks owners. Marriott sent an email telling me that I could enroll my week if I purchased points. I called to inquire about it, and was told the 3000 points would be around $32,000.
My questions are:
1) What do I get for $32,000 that I don't already have?
2) Is this something that most, or any of you have done?
3) I was smart and bought resale, is there a cheaper way of doing the point option if that is the way to go?
4) Are points the way to go, or is it a ploy to generate more income for Marriott?
5) What advice or tips can you provide to help me maximize what I already own?
6) Is my plan realistic or a flawed exercise leading to disappointment?
I have tried to get some answers from Marriott, but I understand they have a vested interest in me buying more product. I figured I could get real, honest opinions and tips here from the community.
I know that all situations are different, but your input is appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your advice, tips, and opinions.