The only Charter benefit that was worthwhile to me was the ability to book bonus time (cash stays booked within 45 days of check-in) at any BG resort. A non-Charter owner can only get bonus time at their home resort. If that (or any other Charter benefit) is important to you, don't buy directly from BG just to get Charter benefits. Buy the smallest possible resale package you can through Pinnacle that will get you Charter benefits. Then if you need more points, buy non-Charter resale, through Pinnacle, Redweek, TUG, wherever. You'll still have the Charter benefits but minimize your costs.