DocHoliday23
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- West 57th
I just want to preface this thread by being upfront that I probably should have researched this topic more that I did before posting this and definitely before I bought in (had no idea there was such a robust community around vacation package/timeshares) and I apologize in advance if I am regurgitating prior threads here.
So I've been on a number of these presentations over the last several years, mostly due to the fact that I love free stuff and I'm a sucker for a good deal but I have always known that a vacation program would be a great fit for me personally given how much I travel for "fun" and the places that I stay in when I do.
That being said, I have been reluctant to buy into any vacation program for reasons that are rooted in outdated ideology and skepticism around the industry on my part and I'm ready to cast that aside and dip a foot in the waters to see if a plunge is worth it or just a tan will do.
Well I guess I took a plunge before I felt the water. It's always easier to just jump in right?
However, reading through some of these threads has me having second thoughts and I've read the word "rescind" so many times I'm not quite sure why I'm even writing this.
**If you don't want to read the BS above, here's the nitty gritty**
For the numbers:
Taking into consideration the 20k bonus points, am I still overpaying for something that could be had in the resell market for much less or maybe in a different property outside of NYC? Is this a resounding RESCIND?!
I look forward to the communities advice and comments.
Thank you all in advance!
So I've been on a number of these presentations over the last several years, mostly due to the fact that I love free stuff and I'm a sucker for a good deal but I have always known that a vacation program would be a great fit for me personally given how much I travel for "fun" and the places that I stay in when I do.
That being said, I have been reluctant to buy into any vacation program for reasons that are rooted in outdated ideology and skepticism around the industry on my part and I'm ready to cast that aside and dip a foot in the waters to see if a plunge is worth it or just a tan will do.
Well I guess I took a plunge before I felt the water. It's always easier to just jump in right?
However, reading through some of these threads has me having second thoughts and I've read the word "rescind" so many times I'm not quite sure why I'm even writing this.
**If you don't want to read the BS above, here's the nitty gritty**
- West 57th St - they talked this place up like it was the mecca of all of Hilton because you can reserve 9 months in advance while others only have 60 days, yatta, yatta, yatta.
- I read on some earlier posts that Hilton Club is slightly different than HGVC, but according to the points structure that I've seen, it all seems the same. Is there really any difference? I assume the maintenance fee is pretty high all things considered (aside from your home residence perks you get, maybe the your points at your primary is cheaper for you than others, no idea).
- Either way, I love NYC. Favorite city in the world. Love the location. Ect, ect... As far as investment wise, seems like none of these will ever be worth what you pay for it but for some reason I can't see West 57th going anywhere anytime soon. Of course the investment value depends on supply and demand and who knows what that is. I'm assuming the "it's almost sold out" pitch was just a sales gimmick. It would be kind of interesting to know how true that statement is though.
For the numbers:
- West 57th - Studio Plus
- 3,750 Points Per Year
- 20,000 Bonus Points
- $1550 Maintenance Fee
- $33K
Taking into consideration the 20k bonus points, am I still overpaying for something that could be had in the resell market for much less or maybe in a different property outside of NYC? Is this a resounding RESCIND?!
I look forward to the communities advice and comments.
Thank you all in advance!