Help! Did I get a good deal?

[shorts]

I see Wyndam go for a wide variety of money on ebay. People have compared mfs to points. That would be one of the top concerns. I will use Bali Hai as an example. I've often thought if you bought one of the Pahio resorts (that Wyndam bought a few years back) on ebay which can sell for as little as a dollar for a 2 bedroom lockoff. You could split it and deposit into RCI and you gets a good sum of tpus. Which is better?

I’m not sure what you are really asking. Bali Hai MF per point is one of lower ones and thus usually sells for a higher price on eBay. There may be some weeks still out there that have not been converted to points that may sell for a lot cheaper ($1). When depositing to RCI with Wyndham, you don’t deposit a specific resort or unit only the number of points in 10k increments along with housekeeping credits. Your deposit remains as Wyndham points in RCI (not tpu’s). If the week is not converted, then you would deposit it in your regular RCI account (which Wyndham pays for) and you get tpu’s. One is not necessarily better than the other - they are just different.

 

[Grammarhero]

I spoke to sales rep today and told them we are canceling after I sent off letter. He was very nice about everything and said he understood. Even said to keep the kindle we were given so I guess all the time we spent at least we got a kindle lol

Glad for relatively happy ending. Carefully consider whether TS is for you. Most tuggers make TS a hobby.

For TS, you must detailed oriented and engaged competing against other TS owners for booking best resorts, dates, and rooms. If this is something you can commit to, a TS may be for you. You can buy 126k Wyndham resale for $800 max, possibly even for $1.

If this engaged TS process isn’t for you, you are better off just hoteling or renting from TUG TS owners. Check the Last Minute Rentals Offered forum, or the TS Marketplace.

Link to LMR is at https://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?forums/timeshare-rentals-offered.45/

Best of luck.


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[ecwinch]

While I agree that most tuggers make TS a hobby, I am not sure I would agree that only those willing to have an "engaged TS process" should buy a timeshare.

Being engaged certainly leads to getting the best value out of what you paid for (like most things in life). But plenty of people enjoy their timeshare without being "highly" engaged owners.

 

[Richelle]

I’m not sure what you are really asking. Bali Hai MF per point is one of lower ones and thus usually sells for a higher price on eBay. There may be some weeks still out there that have not been converted to points that may sell for a lot cheaper ($1). When depositing to RCI with Wyndham, you don’t deposit a specific resort or unit only the number of points in 10k increments along with housekeeping credits. Your deposit remains as Wyndham points in RCI (not tpu’s). If the week is not converted, then you would deposit it in your regular RCI account (which Wyndham pays for) and you get tpu’s. One is not necessarily better than the other - they are just different.

It cost $239 to use those TPU. I think Club Wyndham Points, used within Club Wyndham, is a better option.


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[talkamotta]

I’m not sure what you are really asking. Bali Hai MF per point is one of lower ones and thus usually sells for a higher price on eBay. There may be some weeks still out there that have not been converted to points that may sell for a lot cheaper ($1). When depositing to RCI with Wyndham, you don’t deposit a specific resort or unit only the number of points in 10k increments along with housekeeping credits. Your deposit remains as Wyndham points in RCI (not tpu’s). If the week is not converted, then you would deposit it in your regular RCI account (which Wyndham pays for) and you get tpu’s. One is not necessarily better than the other - they are just different.

I understand what you are saying about the difference between tpus and points and how they are different. I own Ka eo kai. Years back Wyndam wanted me to change to points I declined mainly bcz of the cost but also bcz I didn't understand points at the time. When I deposit my week into RCI I get 55 tpus. That gives me a good three weeks. I was wondering if anyone had done any comparison between Wyndam weeks and points using an individual resort. Taking into account all exchange fees and initial costs. Points would give you more flexibility as far as partial weeks.

 

[dgalati]

Glad for relatively happy ending. Carefully consider whether TS is for you. Most tuggers make TS a hobby.

For TS, you must detailed oriented and engaged competing against other TS owners for booking best resorts, dates, and rooms. If this is something you can commit to, a TS may be for you. You can buy 126k Wyndham resale for $800 max, possibly even for $1.

If this engaged TS process isn’t for you, you are better off just hoteling or renting from TUG TS owners. Check the Last Minute Rentals Offered forum, or the TS Marketplace.

Link to LMR is at https://tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?forums/timeshare-rentals-offered.45/

Best of luck.


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Exactly what I have been saying. Renting is less then buying for most of the non VIP owners. Unless you need the week at bonnet creek during spring break or the most desirable dates that require 13 month apr. Otherwise you would be better off renting as needed. It gets better if you can book within the 60 day discount window. If you desire the VIP status and have the need to travel or book 13 months out buy into VIP and make it work for you. FYI I am not a VIP and do not rent points but do know it is cheaper as a owner to rent from a VIP in lieu of using my own points to book a vacation on occasion.