What do you mean buy / transfer points? I didn't think HGVC allow points transfer between members, unlike DVC. Am I wrong?
Occasionally, I wish I have more points for one year. I don't want to buy a new contract with MF dues every year, but would love to transfer one time points in from other members who aren't using their. Can you explain the point transfer process, if am I understanding your post correctly?
Thanks,
Great3
Trying to find the post, but not having luck.
Anyway, basically you and another owner have to engage in a 3-way conf. call with HGV. You both will provide your account number AND security word (so you need to make sure you "trust" the other person as you'll both be able to hear each other of course. So if you need more points, the other person states they want to transfer some of their points to your account. (you may need to be placed on hold to find an agent who knows how to do this). The other person states how many points and then the agent asks questions and gets it all done.
You cannot transfer SAVED points. Also the buckets come over as well. So if the other owner has say, 500 points in 2020 and 1,500 points in 2021 and transfer 2,000 points to you, YOU will have 500 points in 2020 and 1,500 points in 2021 and are subject to the same limitations (ie, what points can be used when).
So if the other person only has 2022 points, you will have 2022 points and can only use for 2021 or 2022 bookings (you can't book for 2020).
As for how much/cost:
HGV doesn't charge a fee.
It's technically against the rules to sell points, so any agreement you make with the other owner (average is about $0.25/point) best stay between you two and not mention anything about money whilst on the phone with the agent.