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Do all TS Systems offer this?

mrchairman01

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I was wondering do all time share systems offer some form of inventory specials and last minute deals like Worldmark does?
 

DeniseM

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No, they don't. For many systems, the number of points required never changes. In fact, with some systems, the developer/management company gets to confiscate the last minute inventory for their own rental program, so they don't offer it to owners for less. Specifically, what system are you asking about?
 

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I am going to move your question to the Hilton Forum.
 

Passepartout

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VRI does low cost daily rentals for member/owners based on availability.
 

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Grand Pacific does bonus time at the resort you own.
 

tschwa2

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Hilton originally offered low price cash deals (open season 30 days to 1 day prior) on remaining inventory. The cash price has been going up and up and is no where near the bargain it once was although in some cases it may be better than using points especially if you don't have the points to use. You can't cancel a point stay and book with cash and you can't allow a guest to use the cash open season rates.
 
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JohnPaul

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Vacation Internationale is another system with bonus time (pay cash within 15 days instead of points).
 

presley

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HGVC has open season which are rooms booked 30 days out or less. The pricing can be higher or lower than booking directly from the Hilton hotel website. There is a 2 night minimum stay.
 

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If you buy all your points direct and get to their Elite levels you will receive up to 30% discount on the OS :crash:
 
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