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marriott grande vista

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    Grande Vista New Owner First Trade

    I will be closing on a Grande Vista 2BR Gold FC timeshare (my first one) soon. I've read a lot on the forums and wanted to see what others thought. My goal for 2023 is to go to Ocean Pointe week 25 (June gold season) and Westin Kierland week 44 (Nov platinum season). Need a 1 bedroom minimum...
  2. S

    Valuation help for a possible Marriott resale

    Hi all! I am considering purchasing a family friend's Marriott timeshare and wanted to understand a few things first. There are 2 separate timeshares in the account: 1) Is a week at Marriott’s Grande Vista in Orlando. 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath. Season: Platinum It says “Enrolled” (I believe this means...
  3. N

    [Comparison] 2 vs 3 bedroom lock off for purchase

    Looking to purchase [Comments deleted so as to remove appearance of an ad.] for use as well as trades. Current DP owner. What are the pros and cons of a two bedroom versus a three bedroom lock off for trading through II? We do have 3 kids so do fit in the 2 bedroom for use and straight across...
  4. W

    Exchanges on legacy Marriott program (merged)

    Looking for some advice. I’m considering buying into a legacy platinum week at Marriott Grande Vista. 3 bedroom every other year. Plan is to use 2 bedroom unit and exchange the lock off portion on II for use on my off years(I think I would be exchanging a studio?). Is this a good plan? Would...
  5. J

    Total Newbie with Question on Selling Marriott Grande Vista

    I never owned timeshares and only ever stayed in other people's places. I am having a steep learning curve in figuring out how to liquidate timeshares which were placed in a Trust earlier this year. I am the Trustee, and the Trust owns 2 Platinum Weeks (6 and 30) at Grande Vista, and two at...
  6. Gemini Chica

    Too good to be true?

    I have been following listings for Marriott's Grande Vista since end of October and there has been one there for 750$ and its still there, seems too good to be true and the fact that it is still there makes me think that even more. Want to educate myself as to what to be looking for as would be...
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