Hello all,
I have been a frequent lurker on TUG for many years now and finally decided to create an account. I am actually one of the rare younger Millennials who thinks buying a timeshare might be a good fit for me (am I crazy?)
Back story - I grew up traveling on my parents' timeshare exchanges (Los Abrigados in Sedona with Interval trades and Vacation Village Bonaventure with RCI). They always deposit, so for the past 15 or so years, I have been helping them with exchange searches and have traveled to many beautiful places. Throughout this time, I have realized the following things: I like the quantity and quality of Marriott resorts; Overall I have liked the II resorts better than most RCI resorts; and my parents definitely should have purchased Los Abrigados in a lock-off rather than a standard 2br (Vacation Village is a lock-off).
I like the idea of buying a Platinum 2br lock-off Marriott resale, but I would definitely like to exchange at least one of the weeks, if not both. It's just myself and my fiance at the moment, so we don't need the larger units. I am a little concerned with buying at a resort that might sustain hurricane damage frequently (maybe this is misguided?) and am wondering if it would be better to buy something at a lower price/MF JUST to trade, or if we should buy where we would be happy traveling once a year at a higher price. Would be hoping to trade into Hilton Head, ski resorts, other prime locations in high season. Any suggestions for good traders? And is this a stupid idea? Many thanks!
I have been a frequent lurker on TUG for many years now and finally decided to create an account. I am actually one of the rare younger Millennials who thinks buying a timeshare might be a good fit for me (am I crazy?)
Back story - I grew up traveling on my parents' timeshare exchanges (Los Abrigados in Sedona with Interval trades and Vacation Village Bonaventure with RCI). They always deposit, so for the past 15 or so years, I have been helping them with exchange searches and have traveled to many beautiful places. Throughout this time, I have realized the following things: I like the quantity and quality of Marriott resorts; Overall I have liked the II resorts better than most RCI resorts; and my parents definitely should have purchased Los Abrigados in a lock-off rather than a standard 2br (Vacation Village is a lock-off).
I like the idea of buying a Platinum 2br lock-off Marriott resale, but I would definitely like to exchange at least one of the weeks, if not both. It's just myself and my fiance at the moment, so we don't need the larger units. I am a little concerned with buying at a resort that might sustain hurricane damage frequently (maybe this is misguided?) and am wondering if it would be better to buy something at a lower price/MF JUST to trade, or if we should buy where we would be happy traveling once a year at a higher price. Would be hoping to trade into Hilton Head, ski resorts, other prime locations in high season. Any suggestions for good traders? And is this a stupid idea? Many thanks!