klipywitz
TUG Member
Hello TUGers!
Rescinding a developer purchased package with the developer (Welk) as we speak, but still excited about the possibility of buying it resale. The more I read, the more I can see there's a lot I can learn from you smart people. Would you mind taking a peek below and offering your suggestions?
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1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
We've visited the Escondido Welk near us (we are in San Diego) because it is convenient and the kids like the pools (we don't have one). I can see us going back as it is a quick getaway for us (40 minutes). At the same time, having the flexibility to go somewhere would be nice. Definitely want the option.
My sister lives in Nassau and I'd love to not pack my family of 4 at her house if we go. At least have the option.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Home resort close to half the time for the reasons above. (One attractive thing would be the ability to use the pools at Welk without having to book a night -- don't know if that's available to me if I buy resale, though.) Would like to trade too. A 50-50 or 60-40 could work.
Does it matter which one is my home resort within a system like Welk, for instance? Can I just trade the points via RCI?
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Other than maybe finding a location close to home in San Diego to go back, somewhat open.
If I had to pick 5 anyway: Bahamas, NM, Palm Springs, Disney, HI would be nice... I know Europe is not easy
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
Family of 4: two grown-ups and a 7 and a 2yr old.
Thinking mostly of a 2 bedroom -- but could use 1 bedroom if I'm traveling solo.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
We have flexibility now. We may less of it because of kids' schools later, but I am ok taking them off school to travel.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
We can, but I don't know how often we would that. We've done Alaska cruises that were close to 12 months, but other than that, rare.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes, or more if we want.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3-5
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
Willing to do close to 15k, but I don't know if I have to.
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
Depends on the options, but 2k sounds right.
11) Are you a detail-oriented planner?
Yes, I can get accustomed to a program. I have flown over 1MM miles and got used to knowing mileage programs. I think I can do with timeshares too.
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes, that's why I am not tempted by a high downpayment situation. Appreciate the rhetoric question here to remind me of the consequences!
Thanks again, TUGers!
Rescinding a developer purchased package with the developer (Welk) as we speak, but still excited about the possibility of buying it resale. The more I read, the more I can see there's a lot I can learn from you smart people. Would you mind taking a peek below and offering your suggestions?
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1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
We've visited the Escondido Welk near us (we are in San Diego) because it is convenient and the kids like the pools (we don't have one). I can see us going back as it is a quick getaway for us (40 minutes). At the same time, having the flexibility to go somewhere would be nice. Definitely want the option.
My sister lives in Nassau and I'd love to not pack my family of 4 at her house if we go. At least have the option.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Home resort close to half the time for the reasons above. (One attractive thing would be the ability to use the pools at Welk without having to book a night -- don't know if that's available to me if I buy resale, though.) Would like to trade too. A 50-50 or 60-40 could work.
Does it matter which one is my home resort within a system like Welk, for instance? Can I just trade the points via RCI?
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Other than maybe finding a location close to home in San Diego to go back, somewhat open.
If I had to pick 5 anyway: Bahamas, NM, Palm Springs, Disney, HI would be nice... I know Europe is not easy
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
Family of 4: two grown-ups and a 7 and a 2yr old.
Thinking mostly of a 2 bedroom -- but could use 1 bedroom if I'm traveling solo.
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
We have flexibility now. We may less of it because of kids' schools later, but I am ok taking them off school to travel.
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
We can, but I don't know how often we would that. We've done Alaska cruises that were close to 12 months, but other than that, rare.
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes, or more if we want.
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3-5
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
Willing to do close to 15k, but I don't know if I have to.
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
Depends on the options, but 2k sounds right.
11) Are you a detail-oriented planner?
Yes, I can get accustomed to a program. I have flown over 1MM miles and got used to knowing mileage programs. I think I can do with timeshares too.
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes, that's why I am not tempted by a high downpayment situation. Appreciate the rhetoric question here to remind me of the consequences!
Thanks again, TUGers!