S8Farm
TUG Member
I went to my 5th MVC presentation and was finally sold. My parents have been in the program for years and love it. We have benefited greatly. I have a good job, am very flexible, and have disposable income. After doing more research I'm scaring myself out of it. I know I'm paying a premium for points but do like the convenience aspect. That said I emailed my salesman letting him know I'm thinking of canceling. I told him I've learned a lot about resales since and have a hard time paying more than double what they are going for on the secondary market I voiced other concerns with availability and things I have read on this site. First they said that if I buy secondary market points I will not have all the benefits that I am getting with them (concierge, extra incentive points etc.) but I also will only be able to book 60 days in advance (which makes it really tough). That kind of pisses me off because then I don't really "own" anything at all if I cant resale it to people with the same benefits.
Well now they are offering my the "hybrid". They say if I KEEP my original package I can buy a week thru them that I can convert to 1900 points for about $5500. They are going to waive the $2300 conversion fee (I'm sure ONLY because I'm within my 10 days of canceling). My question is, is that true? Do you have to already be a Marriott member to purchase resale? And are ALL of the benefits really the same if I purchase thru them.
So they really got me because I called to cancel but now they are potentially getting me to spend more money with them. I spoke with my dad and he seems to think its a good deal. But I hate that I'm paying $23000 for 2000 pts and then just another $5500 for another 1900 pts ...
Well now they are offering my the "hybrid". They say if I KEEP my original package I can buy a week thru them that I can convert to 1900 points for about $5500. They are going to waive the $2300 conversion fee (I'm sure ONLY because I'm within my 10 days of canceling). My question is, is that true? Do you have to already be a Marriott member to purchase resale? And are ALL of the benefits really the same if I purchase thru them.
So they really got me because I called to cancel but now they are potentially getting me to spend more money with them. I spoke with my dad and he seems to think its a good deal. But I hate that I'm paying $23000 for 2000 pts and then just another $5500 for another 1900 pts ...