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    Free HGVC Seaworld - 2BR - 5600 Annual Points

    This timeshare will get you a week’s stay in a 2 bedroom during silver season at Seaworld in Orlando, FL. The property is beautiful. And Silver Weeks are 44-50. Great for those wanting a little sun during the cold months. Also great for annual Thanksgiving holiday trips. I’ve also used the...
  2. S

    looking for advice - timeshare purchase (resale mrkt) - paradise LV

    Hello, long time stalker (tug forums...), first time poster. I am looking for some advice on a possible purchase: I intend to use the points within the Western US and Hawaii. I would most likely never stay at the paradise. We vacation every other year, so I thought I could borrow against...
  3. T

    Retail/Developer Cost

    I’ve read resale threads that discuss the huge depreciation from retail. Is there place that captures the retail rates? I am getting a sense of what things might go for in the resale market but prices are all over the place. I’m curious what someone would expect to pay in retail before I make a...
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    HGVC Vs. DVC

    I’m interested in HGVC as a new owner. I have an existing timeshare with Disney Vacation Club (DVC) that I love and use all the time. Think I have a pretty good grasp on HGVC, but can someone illustrate the differences between the two? Want to make sure I am not assuming anything and making sure...
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    HGVC - 2 BR 11,200 annual platinum at Paradise Vegas

    Trying to see if this is a good deal. Currently it should cost about $4k for this contract. I intend to just buy somewhere with low MF’s since I will most likely book elsewhere at 9 month window. Does this seem like good value?
  6. simpsontruckdriver

    Free vacation with an HGVC tour/sales

    I know these things stink, but I guess Hilton Grand Vacations needs more "fresh blood". They are only doing it for this week, but more may come later on. Two Hour Tour = $0 TS
  7. JoeAdkins

    Current happy HGVC owner... looking to add another property for our timeshare stable

    We current own a resale Flamingo 11,200 2BR platinum deed and thus far, it has been very good for us. We just got back last month from a 12day stint at HGVC Kingsland and had an absolute blast. Add that to a week last fall in Orlando and we still had a few points leftover from this years...
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    Upcoming HGVC "owners meeting"

    Hi there! My husband and I are preparing for our Owner Meeting next week....who can resist a cheap beach vacation? We are perfectly happy with our plan and from what I have heard, there is nothing new they can sell me on. Besides wearing Tug merchandise, do you have any tips or pointers to...
  9. yodaDaenerys

    HGVC legacy owners upgraded to MAX

    is it possible to get another channel(?) under 'Timeshare Resort Systems'? please rename as you see fit, to follow protocol and standards here.
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    HGVC / Embarc?

    Hi everyone - I searched the forums, but didn't really find what I'm looking for WRT being a current HGVC member and then buying points on Embarc. I don't really get how it works... so sorry for the maybe obviously dumb questions: If we buy an Embrac deal (resell), will those points be...
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    What does maintenance fee include?

    Newbie here, please pardon my ignorance. Currently in the process of purchasing my first resale (after rescinding a retail purchase thanks to this great community). Can someone please help me figure out the recurring cost of owning post the first-time initial cost? Is the club due included...
  12. yodaDaenerys

    carlsbad site comparison

    we've been to marbrisa a couple times and enjoyed it. hiking in the canyon was nice. how does seapointe compare? i see there is construction noted thru 2024. we are looking to go in December.
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    Transfer from DRI to HGV - not sure if I did the right thing.

    My husband and I were Diamond Resorts owners. We bought in during 2020 (don't ask me what we were thinking) at $70k for the Hawaii Collection and got 30,000 points. We have been able to utilize our points and have been enjoying our purchase. We noticed that the maintenance fees skyrocketed...
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    HGVC original vs. MAX

    Please forgive me, as I am new to this group. I purchased a platinum deeded week at Tuscany Village almost 20 years ago. Since the merger with Diamond, it seems like I can never find availability anymore for the more desirable locations, even when checking exactly nine months out. We are...
  15. J

    HGV Max Benefits

    The club website now has the most accurate and honest view of Max benefits they have ever revealed.
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    HGVC Annual 5,440 points fully paid off

    Selling Park Soleil 5,440 Annual points one bedroom HGVC Deed for $1. Deed is fully paid off. Deed can be used to book all HGVC resorts. The same exact deed is being sold by the Retail Salesman for $30,000. Maintenance fees was already paid for year 2024 . Maintenance Fees including real...
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    Rescission of HGVC time share bought during vacation in Cabos

    Hi guys, I am trying to rescind a HGVC time share that I bought 3 days ago in Los Cabos. The time share is for Parc Solei in Orlando and I live in New York. According to the agreement I need to send my rescission letter to the below address: Contract Services-Rescission at Carretera Federal...
  18. T

    HGVC

    HGVC need advice. I currently own Worldmark . . Very happy with the value/price point. But I do like HGVC resorts . . They are a full bubble above Worldmark. I have traded into HGVC via RCI . . But always get the worst location . . Which is apart of the game butttt I am thinking of buying a low...
  19. R

    Please Advice: Should I Buy from Ebay 16,000 HGVC Points Seaworld Orlando?

    Hi Folks, I'm very new to timeshare world and I would really appreciate your feedback on this deal. -$2,988 Yearly Maintenance (2024 Buyer Must Pay) -Purchase price $0 from Ebay -Resort: HGVC Hilton Vacation Suites Points Seaworld -Two Intervals: -Each interval is 8,000 Annual HGVC Club...
  20. simpsontruckdriver

    Black Friday FREE STAY deal at Orlando or Las Vegas!

    If you can stomach a 2-hour tour, HGVC will pay you back! In other words, pay $199, stay for 3 nights, and essentially pay $0. The special ends on November 26th (but you can vacation anytime in 12 months), so you need to act fast. I do not get anything for it, just seeing if anyone wants a $0...
  21. prajora

    HGVC to RCI points value

    HGVC to RCI points questions: - RCI points value in Cents/Point? -Can you sell your RCI points? - Websites to sell these points? Thanks much
  22. prajora

    HGVC point to RCI points

    When you convert HGVC point to RCI points, the RCI properties you get access are limited. Could someone explain how to get access to more RCI properties? Also seems the access to RCI properties one has access is harder to book. I am in Northern California and do see limited RCI locations and...
  23. prajora

    Guest certificates for HGVC

    How many people can you add to your HGVC account, so they don’t need pay for “ Guest Certificates”? How long it takes to add someone as a guest? Thanks
  24. J

    Best Way to Rent Unit in Hawaii?

    Hi, I have a unit I'd like to rent in Hilton Hawaiian Village,... I've posted it on AirBnB and Redweek, but have had little success. Has anyone used VRBO before, or any other recommendations? I tried posting to VRBO, but they require both a Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) number and a...
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    Deeded back - Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Boulevard, Las Vegas 5440 points every other year

    Get access to the Hilton Grand Vacations Club network of 63+ resorts with a very low maintenance fee of $910.61 (for 2023) paid only ALTERNATE years. You get 5440 points (4928 remaining for this interval), which equates to a 1 Bedroom, gold season every Odd year starting 2025 (you can access the...
  26. J

    Upgrade Deal to Max? Any Good or a mistake?

    So the deal was to pay $25,000 to exchange my SELL TO HGVC: 1. 1Bed Ocean View Platinum Season (20,160 pts; ~$1500 MF) Grand Islander BUY FROM HGVC: 1. 1B Mountain View Fixed Christmas Week (11,520 pts; ~$1500 MF) Grand Islander 2. 1B Mountain View Fixed New Years Week (11,520 pts...
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    HGV timeshare resale Department

    I recently contacted theHGV resale department in hopes they would just take our timeshare back. It's paid off, 5600 points annually, and up to date on its maintenance fee. Has anyone had any experience with them? I wanted to try them first to get out of this timeshare.
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    Hilton Grand Vacation Club HGVC - Anaheim Disneyland

    So, I stayed recently for conference at this location as a Diamond Member and had an upgrade to the 10th floor Disneyland View. Wife was less than impressed with the view... they spoke of Fireworks... Not so much The Hilton Anaheim 777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA The room has a nice sitting...
  29. simpsontruckdriver

    HGVC Even/Odd

    I was looking on eBay and found some even-year contracts. How does HGVC handle them? Do you get, say, 8000 points to use for the 24 months, or do you have to use them or lose them by the end of your use (even or odd) year? They're definitely less expensive than 8000 points yearly, I was just...
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    HGVC First time Buyer - Craigendarroch Lodges ?

    Hello Everyone, We have recently attended a HGVC timeshare presentation in Kingsland, Hawaii. Fortunately I have happened to visit this forum before attending the presentation which has saved us a lot of money (we were quoted $54,000 for 11,200 points Platinum week with HGV MAX). We really...
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