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  1. S

    Free Ownership Transfer of WM pts

    Looking for points? I have 6k annual points through WorldMark, owned in full. Mortgage is long paid off. These were purchased in the late 90s. We no longer travel and are looking to transfer ownership. Quick breakdown of what's offered: 6k in annual points 12k available until April 2027 2...
  2. andrewjjtimeshare

    REHOMED - Free Worldmark Depoe Bay

    Buyer’s First Year of Usage: 2026 Usage: Annual M Rotation Weeks, Four Weeks Per Year 2026 Remaining Weeks: June 20-27, September 19-26 & December 19-26 2027 Weeks: March 13-20, June 12-19, September 11-18 & December 18-25 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, sleeps 6, Unit 127 - Phase 1 - Building K...
  3. Suncoast

    Inheriting Worldmark …iso all things Worldmark.

    New to the Worldmark vacations, My Uncle wants me to take over his older contract. I’m a Vidanta Member and Vidanta is not comparable. Is there anyone here that can give me a tutorial. I am happy searching through logging in but that also seems limited info. Id love some real user experience...
  4. andrewjjtimeshare

    Many Worldmark Credits accounts available

    I have many Worldmark Credits accounts available. 12,000 Annual Credits, October Renewal, Quarterly Maintenance fee payments $371.15 10,000 Annual Credits, July Renewal, Monthly maintenance fee payments $118.93 25,000 Annual Credits, May Renewal, Quarterly Maintenance fee payments $666.20 70,000...
  5. M

    WorldMark Oceanside Nice property, Nice room, Lovely weather!

    Brief review of our stay, thus far, at WM Oceanside! We escaped our 117 degree PHX weather to get to lovely WM Oceanside! We usually stay at HGV Carlsbad locations; this was our 1st stay at WM Oceanside & so far, so good.. Had read some horror stories about homeless people & drug dealers in the...
  6. M

    Love WM Seaside!

    Nice property! Right on the water/beach/Promenade ('Prom') at Seaside! They do have Sales staff but did not harass us. Have heard & read lots of horror stories of them holding one's parking pass hostage until one meets the sales/concierge/update desk etc. We were given room keys & parking pass...
  7. M

    Love WM Discovery Bay!

    Love WM Discovery Bay/WA! Lovely weather (esp coming from brutal PHX summer heat) Lovely to see fog rolling in & beautiful lake right next to it with spectacular views! Free, fast wifi, nice staff. Parking right next to unit; 2 spaces per unit, clearly marked. No sales staff! Pool could use some...
  8. C

    SOLD - Free Worldmark 8000 Credits Annually

    We have 13,000 credits right now, with 8000 more coming in November. We've enjoyed the Worldmark facilities we've visited in Oregon, Colorado, Utah and Hawaii, but aren't planning on traveling anymore. No mortgage, maintenance fees are paid. We will pay the $399 WorldMark transfer fee...
  9. M

    WM stats from 12/31 BOD meeting: Median credits owned 12k; Avg credits owned 20k; 199,359 WM owners; occupancy 76%

    Saw some stats someone kindly shared at WM FB group from 12/31 BOD meeting: Median credits owned 12k Avg credits owned 20k (avg higher, as skewed by mega-owners/mega-renters) 199,359 WM owners occupancy 76% Cost to WM per Turn $185.15 vs budget 181.71 (so HK $ may increase a bit over...
  10. M

    Any Recs/Tips for Kayaking/Biking (tours vs self) for PNW (WA, around Olympic National Park)? Also Tips for Oregon/Seaside? (Late June/early July?

    Any Recs/Tips for activities in Olympic Peninsula? Plan to stay at WM Discovery Bay for a week & WM Seaside for a week: Late June/Early July. Seaside/Oregon coast likely would be easier to manage/plan but asking for tips/recs for the time at Discovery Bay/WA Plan on biking Spruce Railroad Trail...
  11. M

    'Eddie Bauer Adventure Club', at WorldMark Moab

    Was at Eddie Bauer website picking up a daypack for cheap (the 20L stowaway for $20) but saw this ad which pulls you into an adventure club (avid hiker here, so curious)... https://www.eddiebaueradventureclub.com/ On googling, looks like 39 units at WM Moab being taken away for this... 'Sales...
  12. M

    WM App available in iOS appstore

    Saw a post at the WM FB group downloaded app; does have all my reservations in there.. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/worldmark/id6473919592 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wyndhamdestinations.worldmark&hl=en_US Haven't used enough to find out the bugs.. FYI! TY!
  13. M

    What are some guardrails in WM bylaws/governance docs?

    We were having a convo over the HGVC thread on WorldMark & changes made by Wyndham over time (vis-a-vis HGVC's acquisition of Embarc, a similar vacation club). What guardrails are there in WM bylaws/governance docs that Wyndham hasn't changed (or some things it has)? (Esp asking longtime owners...
  14. M

    Free WM TS on TSN: two 10k WM credits & one 7k (not a sale listing of mine; just posting, if someone wants a freebie)

    Thx to @Eric B for sharing this, sometime ago, on this forum. Wish I had known about these, last year when I actually 'paid' a broker to 'buy' this on eBay (& am still waiting for Phase 2 transfer to complete)...
  15. P

    FREE 14k Annual Worldmark Credits - Free Closing/transfer

    14k points/year can be used for any Club Wyndham property WorldMark dues + VIP by WorldMark dues: $93/month Use Year: Jan 1 - Dec 31 We will play closing/transfer costs and maintenance fees through transfer being completed. RCI Exchange available as well.
  16. R

    Worldmark Birch Bay 1 br

    7/2 thru 7/7 5 nights at $100 per night obo.
  17. M

    Any Update on ETA on Transfer of Resale WorldMark; any ways to expedite this?

    Any Update on ETA on Transfer of Resale WorldMark? Any ways to expedite this? I paid Tochoa/eBay a modest amount for a fully loaded 20k contract in beginning of December, > 3 months ago. Apparently they sent to WynDumb that day but I have yet to get the paperwork from WynDumb for...
  18. G

    Hawaii

    I am a Worldmark owner with 28,000 credits available, I have access to both RCI and Interval. I am trying to get 2 two bedrooms for my family at one of the "nicer" resorts (Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Westin, ect.) for this summer. I have been searching since September and haven't found much. First...
  19. M

    WM newbie, costs/taxes, availability for Seaside, Estes, Oceanside, Leavenworth, Pinetop; RCI access (for last call)

    GM! Happy Sunday Folks! Newbie here. What are real world availability of WM properties at Seaside, Estes, Oceanside, Leavenworth, Pinetop? (have to book 12-12 months out or ok to get at shorter notice for summer or for shoulder months (September)? What are the addl costs (taxes etc) of...
  20. M

    Sedona/VOC, last call/Getaways: GPX vs Last call vs open season etc: availability, $, better option?

    How is availability of TS units in Sedona/VOC for last call (RCI) vs open season (HGV) vs GPX vacations getaways vs IS//MM (on WM) vs GPX vacations insider extras (last minute renal weeks) vs others? Saw some good pricing on GPX vacations.com (as can see publicly) but don't have access to RCI or...
  21. K

    Sent in the rescission letter and did everything right but USPS messed up...now what?

    I sent in the rescission letter within the cancellation window just as instructed did certified mail with return receipt.... Tracking shows at my certified mail was delivered to a person however I have not received any update on the return receipt so it seems like USPS messed up and did not do...
  22. S

    Considering Wyndham Resale?

    Hello, I recently attended a Wyndham presentation, where they offered 12,000 points for $20,000 at a 15% interest rate, but I walked out. Later, I saw I could buy the same points on resale for around $800, which got me interested. The salesperson mentioned RCI access (4,000 points for a week)...
  23. Clifbell

    SCAM Resistant Timeshare Purchases… Timeshare Traveler Episode 209

    So many people feel cheated or "Scammed" regarding timeshares. There are definitely a lot of people who are disappointed and upset about the timeshare experience. What I wanted to provide was a few ways to attend a sales presentation and end up not feeling scammed. Timeshares can be an...
  24. Clifbell

    Should you Buy Used or New Points?... Timeshare Traveler Episode 208

    Should you buy New (Often called Developer) or Used (know as Resale) Timeshare Points? The are plusses and minuses to each and in this video I will provide a simplified overview of the two choices. I will share my personal experiences with both. I like the perks of the developer points (New)...
  25. Clifbell

    When Timeshares are Your Permanent Home... Timeshare Traveler Episode 206

    What is it like to live in a timeshare full time? What are the life changes you need to adjust to? What are the downsides from someone who has done it? What are the costs and how does that compare to buying or renting? In this video, I will address all of the above questions. I[ve been...
  26. J

    Upcoming change to registration window for secondary market owners

    All - I was told yesterday that beginning in January 2025 the registration window for WM owners who purchased off the secondary market (me) will be reduced to book reservations in the 0-30 out window rather than the tradition 13 months - for a week long vacation which we always have done. Has...
  27. Clifbell

    Save $ and Credits with Discounted RCI bookings... Timeshare Traveler Episode 204

    The goal for any vacation is to use the least amount of points and the least amount of Dollars (maintence fees or cash). By using RCI within 45 days of arrival and leveraging last minute specials, I was able to book a week stay with minimal points and costing less that traditional booking...
  28. Clifbell

    Worldmark San Francisco Studio Hotel Review

    If you want to be close to Chinatown or Union Square in San Francisco, then the Worldmark San Francisco is a great choice. I stayed in the studio hotel which was cozy, but had everything I needed (since I carry a electric Skillet). There was a gym and a shared laundry facility, which was nice...
  29. Clifbell

    My Advice to Wyndham / Worldmark... Timeshare Traveler Episode 202

    I wanted to provide Club Wyndham / Worldmark a list of what they should do more of to improve their program. I consider myself an experienced traveler and knowledgable of their program. But I also have some ideas on how the program could be better. In this video, I go through the major...
  30. Clifbell

    Worldmark Reno Two Bedroom Review in Reno Nevada

    I enjoyed the Worldmark Reno. Reno is a smaller version of Las Vegas. The Worldmark property is a short walk to the Casino where you can enjoy gambling, shows, or just go dancing in one of the several bars inside the Casinos. The two bedroom unit has a full kitchen and a table for four...
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