Rascal2016
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I purchased a VIP membership last year to try out the program and freeze my price. I have been very happy with HGVC and had no trouble booking the time I wanted at MarBrisa (6 nights) and the Boulevard in Las Vegas (8 nights), 2-3 months out with my 7,000 VIP points. I just went to my update sales meeting at MarBrisa and dared to ask about the differences between direct and resale purchases. In addition to cautionary tales about not getting clean title when buying resale, the rep made the following statements:
1. Any resale purchase converts back from the points system to a fixed week at the deeded property.
2. There is no opportunity to trade weeks within HGVC or RCI if you buy resale; the deeded week is what you get, period.
3. HGVC is unable to do anything with a resale purchase in the future - no upgrades, owner updates, etc.
4. Open season is not available.
Can anyone speak to the validity of her comments?
I was offered 2,500 points every other year for $12,000. Even with my VIP purchase credit, with MF and dues this results in paying about $4,500 for a 3 day weekend every other year for 10 years. Not quite sure why anyone would do that.
Appreciate any input, thanks for your help!
1. Any resale purchase converts back from the points system to a fixed week at the deeded property.
2. There is no opportunity to trade weeks within HGVC or RCI if you buy resale; the deeded week is what you get, period.
3. HGVC is unable to do anything with a resale purchase in the future - no upgrades, owner updates, etc.
4. Open season is not available.
Can anyone speak to the validity of her comments?
I was offered 2,500 points every other year for $12,000. Even with my VIP purchase credit, with MF and dues this results in paying about $4,500 for a 3 day weekend every other year for 10 years. Not quite sure why anyone would do that.
Appreciate any input, thanks for your help!