[2008] SDKath's guide to 5* platinum [merged]

[hypnotiq]

I missed getting one that a Tugger let me know about recently - it's no longer listed now - as I waited too long.

It was listed at $5k w/closing and I was surprised it sold that high and quick (I was keeping an eye on it), which means (it would seem) demand is growing for it even more.

 

[RLG]

Wow, looking at the number of actual units, now I understand why it is so tough to find one of these...

That's why I bought, and recommend that other people buy, a Mountain Vista 2br instead. It has the second best economics and isn't impossible to find like SDO Platinum.

 

[VacationForever]

That's why I bought, and recommend that other people buy, a Mountain Vista 2br instead. It has the second best economics and isn't impossible to find like SDO Platinum.

I do not know what is the current going price for SMV. But based on my memory, the last time your offer was for 10K so economically SDO platinum is still more cost effective.

 

[pathways25]

Possibly, also remember some were sold as 1Br or Pr1Br and some were sold as EOY contracts so if you are looking for a 2BR EY with 148,100 SO to requal then the pool of available contracts is lower still.

I have actually studied this very carefully and based on my review of records from the Maricopa County recorders office, there are *at most* 252 3-season platinum weeks. There may actually be less than 252 since there are about 16 weeks that I can't account for either way. The rest were either sold as 1BRs or 2BR EOY.

Interestingly, I would say that a significant fraction of those weeks are owned by TUG members...

 

[czar]

What about a Plat Lagunamar? I'm assuming you can requalify it even though it's RTU? The MF is not too much more than SDO.

 

[SMHarman]

What about a Plat Lagunamar? I'm assuming you can requalify it even though it's RTU? The MF is not too much more than SDO.

It's a good requal candidate though it is a MX TS so the rental opportunities if you are not using not converting SO>SP or SO stay would be harder to fill.

 

[YYJMSP]

Regarding the limit of 2 explorer packages, I ran into the same problem when trying to do a retro, even though we had already upgraded off both our explorer packages. This is apparently ONLY a WEST COAST rule. We were able to purchase additional explorer packages through Orlando. So far, they will sell you as many explorer packages as you want....as long as you are actually upgrading with a purchase on them. If you are interested, send me a pm & I can give you the contact info for the person I use & you can do the entire explorer package purchase over the phone/mail.

We specifically asked them to look in to both Explorer East and West, as we had been made aware they were different.

We did our last two or three (can't remember now) sets of transactions through the same corp rep in Orlando.

Not planning on buying any more intervals...

 

[lisae]

SDO Help

I need help..what does this seller own?

I just received a 2-2LO Deeded week is 16 unit number is 206566?

 

[hypnotiq]

I need help..what does this seller own?

I just received a 2-2LO Deeded week is 16 unit number is 206566?

That's not a Platinum week. If its a 1-52 Float, its Gold+

 

[lisae]

SDO Help

Ok thank you!

 

[gtm2011]

SDO Platinum Weeks

To be a true Platinum week at Sheraton Desert Oasis the unit number must be in this range-

1064, 1072, 1081-1100, 2064, 2072, 2081- 2100, 3064-3072, and 3081-3100

AND

the deeded week must be in this range: 1-21, 50-52

Copied from: http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showpost.php?p=512371&postcount=8

 

[SDKath]

To be a true Platinum week at Sheraton Desert Oasis the unit number must be in this range-

1064, 1072, 1081-1100, 2064, 2072, 2081- 2100, 3064-3072, and 3081-3100

AND

the deeded week must be in this range: 1-21, 50-52

Copied from: http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showpost.php?p=512371&postcount=8

Nice to poke my head in and see my old, old thread resurrected on TUG! I hope it has helped others. I have not made any more purchases and we are extremely happy with our 5* status, the SOs and SPs. Still travelling first class thanks to our many SPs (also using our Am Ex Starwood card almost exclusively). We have international travel to look forward to in 2015 so that will be my first foray into Starwood benefits overseas!

Hi to all! Katherine

 

[hypnotiq]

Thanks Katherine as someone that has been plotting/planning a 5* move, this thread (and those who are 5* already) have been invaluable.

 

[SMHarman]

Thanks Katherine as someone that has been plotting/planning a 5* move, this thread (and those who are 5* already) have been invaluable.

While ditching units for the island home

 

[DavidnRobin]

Nice to poke my head in and see my old, old thread resurrected on TUG! I hope it has helped others. I have not made any more purchases and we are extremely happy with our 5* status, the SOs and SPs. Still travelling first class thanks to our many SPs (also using our Am Ex Starwood card almost exclusively). We have international travel to look forward to in 2015 so that will be my first foray into Starwood benefits overseas!

Hi to all! Katherine

from DavidnRobin (lowly 3*)

 

[tomandrobin]

Nice to poke my head in and see my old, old thread resurrected on TUG! I hope it has helped others. I have not made any more purchases and we are extremely happy with our 5* status, the SOs and SPs. Still travelling first class thanks to our many SPs (also using our Am Ex Starwood card almost exclusively). We have international travel to look forward to in 2015 so that will be my first foray into Starwood benefits overseas!

Hi to all! Katherine

Hi to you!

She who changed Starwood forever.

Nice seeing you still enjoying 5* et al.......us too!

When we did out Italy-Greece trip, we used our starpoints for everything....except two nights in Tuscany. International first class tickets are one of the best bang for the starpoint uses!

 

[tomandrobin]

Thanks Katherine as someone that has been plotting/planning a 5* move, this thread (and those who are 5* already) have been invaluable.

If going for 5*....do it right.

 

[SDKath]

Thanks Katherine as someone that has been plotting/planning a 5* move, this thread (and those who are 5* already) have been invaluable.

Glad to hear that I have been able to help someone spend money! :hysterical:

For those of you who have recent experience, is Starwood again allowing the retro while upgrading a smaller unit (1br for example) to larger unit (2br) unit in the same resort? I realize they are sticking to the $20,000 minimum requirement but if that is met, has anyone been able to do an upgrade with a retro recently?

Hi to David and Tom and Robin and Robin!

 

[oneohana]

Glad to hear that I have been able to help someone spend money! :hysterical:

For those of you who have recent experience, is Starwood again allowing the retro while upgrading a smaller unit (1br for example) to larger unit (2br) unit in the same resort? I realize they are sticking to the $20,000 minimum requirement but if that is met, has anyone been able to do an upgrade with a retro recently?

Hi to David and Tom and Robin and Robin!

Hi Katherine,

So are looking to upgrade and retro another unit?

Last year at WSJ they offered to give us credit of $17k on our SVV Key West for a deposit on a WSJ week and retro SDO week. I'm done retroing.

I didn't ask on an upgrade of a WLR 1 bed to a 2 bed.

 

[duke]

Glad to hear that I have been able to help someone spend money! :hysterical:

Hi to David and Tom and Robin and Robin!

Hey, what about me?

 

[tomandrobin]

Hey, what about me?

I am not quite the **Star** power......But Hi "Duke".......StarPrime!

Where has Duke been traveling with his Eliteness?

 

[hypnotiq]

So given that its 649k now for 5* and 4x148.1k puts you at 56600 shy of 5*, you need a 3rd developer purchase to hit 5*.

What's the best idea/philosophy (re: best value) for picking up the last 56600? I'd assume you'd want to pick up a 81k.

 

[tomandrobin]

So given that its 649k now for 5* and 4x148.1k puts you at 56600 shy of 5*, you need a 3rd developer purchase to hit 5*.

What's the best idea/philosophy (re: best value) for picking up the last 56600? I'd assume you'd want to pick up a 81k.

Not necessarily......The WSJ plat plus 3-bedroom weeks in the Coral Bay section will be 257.7k

 

[hypnotiq]

Not necessarily......The WSJ plat plus 3-bedroom weeks in the Coral Bay section will be 257.7k

I imagine that's gonna come at a hefty price.

 

[DavidnRobin]

seek help.....