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We own at Paradise 7k points. But never stayed there. We stay at Elara to be center strip (or Hawaii) with our points. We could also stay at Flamingo or Trump if we wanted. Points are points. You don't have to own where you want to stay. Vegas has plenty of inventory and is easy to reserve. Other places like Waikiki in summer, not so much.

To add on to what @CalGalTraveler said, most places can be reserved at 9 months. I own at Flamingo and have booked Myrtle Beach in prime summer months two years in a row. Some places you do need the home week advantage to get your week. SW Florida, ski weeks in Park City and Breckinridge and summer in Waikiki all generally require the home week advantage.
 

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FWIW the highest deed at Paradise is 7k that's how we can tell this is a bundle.
 

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To add on to what @CalGalTraveler said, most places can be reserved at 9 months. I own at Flamingo and have booked Myrtle Beach in prime summer months two years in a row. Some places you do need the home week advantage to get your week. SW Florida, ski weeks in Park City and Breckinridge and summer in Waikiki all generally require the home week advantage.
The feedback has been great; I've been a Tug Member for a while, but more of an observer. I truly appreciate the assistance and guidance! Jim
 

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@Maryland_jim Good luck on your quest. You are very smart to ask upfront before you buy. Although the bundled units will go for less because of the higher MF and transaction fees, the upfront purchase discount could be substantial and easily offset the higher cost, lower MF/point of a 7k+ unit.

Don't worry about ROFR if you can't wait a few months. Bid low on a property you want. If it passes ROFR then great. If not, there will be another one available soon. It doesn't hurt to bid low because it also helps an owner sell their property faster and keeps the market fluid. You will eventually win a low priced bid if you are patient.

Keep us posted on what you decide and don't forget to update ROFR.net if you pull the trigger.
 
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