I recently attended a Wyndham presentation and after reading up on tugbbs I am glad I didn't purchase. However I am interested in purchasing a timeshare and wanted to post my newbie info to get a thread started. There appears to be a ton of useful info from many experienced users. I hope to develop some relationships, follow some experienced posters and above all learn which TS is right for purchase.
I am looking forward to using the site. I looked at a few helpful newbie links and am ready to get started, Here is my info.
1) I like California as a home base as it offers what I enjoy the most, Beach, Mountains, Golf.
Initially I would probably stay at the home resort 30% of the time and and trade 70% but I see this becoming more 50-50 after the first couple of years.
2)My top five destinations are
3) Most of the time it would be just me and my wife travelling
4) I can travel anytime of year. Lately I have been traveling within 60-90 days of booking. Although I can plan ahead for further destinations. I travel 1-2 weeks at a time. I prefer upscale resorts on a scale of one to five either a 4 or 5.
5) I can afford up to 10k upfront and would like to keep the dues under $2000/year. Used sounds very appealing but not quite sure just yet if this is the best option
6) I can be very detailed if I have to.
Some of my questions are:
I prefer to buy used. I am thinking of buying HGVC for at least one week. As I mentioned above I like 4-5 scale properties internationally for at least one week. How many points should I be looking to buy?
Should I buy my home week in California since this is where I would like to stay for the home week. If so should I attend the presentation there. How can I get an invite to the properties I would like for my home week.
Thanks for your help!
I am looking forward to using the site. I looked at a few helpful newbie links and am ready to get started, Here is my info.
1) I like California as a home base as it offers what I enjoy the most, Beach, Mountains, Golf.
Initially I would probably stay at the home resort 30% of the time and and trade 70% but I see this becoming more 50-50 after the first couple of years.
2)My top five destinations are
- California
- Scotland/Ireland
- New Zealand/Australia
- Hawaii
- South America
3) Most of the time it would be just me and my wife travelling
4) I can travel anytime of year. Lately I have been traveling within 60-90 days of booking. Although I can plan ahead for further destinations. I travel 1-2 weeks at a time. I prefer upscale resorts on a scale of one to five either a 4 or 5.
5) I can afford up to 10k upfront and would like to keep the dues under $2000/year. Used sounds very appealing but not quite sure just yet if this is the best option
6) I can be very detailed if I have to.
Some of my questions are:
I prefer to buy used. I am thinking of buying HGVC for at least one week. As I mentioned above I like 4-5 scale properties internationally for at least one week. How many points should I be looking to buy?
Should I buy my home week in California since this is where I would like to stay for the home week. If so should I attend the presentation there. How can I get an invite to the properties I would like for my home week.
Thanks for your help!