Encore package

[chuckles]

I just visited Oceanwatch and really liked it. I told them that I needed some time to think about it, and they offered me what's called an "Encore" package: a 6-night stay for a reduced rate, even for the platinum season, so I took the bait. There's another 60-minute presentation required for it.

I'm looking at the resale market, and I'm seeing some deals...

Here's the catch: When I signed up for the Encore package, I stated that I wasn't an owner, which I'm not. It states that if I "buy a timeshare interest, I get that first-day incentive instead of the 6-night stay". Since there's no first-day incentive associated with a resale purchase, are they only talking about buying a timeshare interest directly from the developer, or will they yank my promo package from me if my name shows up on a deed?

Has anyone looked into this? If I pick up a cheap silver week, do I lose my 6-night stay? Would I get a refund, as the cost of the Encore package is not insignificant?

I'm sure that this would apply to anyone who's pre-purchased a promo package and unexpectedly purchased a resale unit prior to check-in.

 

[Bill4728]

You paid for your six night stay and you'll get it even if you buy resale.

It states that if I "buy a timeshare interest, I get that first-day incentive instead of the 6-night stay".

That means if you buy a TS from Marriott ( not resale), they will give you hotel reward points (the first-day incentive) instead of the package.

Remember, that with the encore package, you have to sit thru the sales pitch again.

 

[chuckles]

Excellent point.

My wife thinks (thinks, heck she knows) that I'm nuts, but I find the "fun with numbers" presentation to be strangely entertaining.

Seriously though, thanks for the info.