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Hello.. we just purchased an EOY Studio at the Lagoon Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Oahu. We feel we got in fairly inexpensive (less than $7K) and our every other year maint fees in only $600 ($300/yr if you're thinking yearly). The points are only 2200 EOY. Now, friends of ours just closed on a resale LV HGVC property, they got a 2 BR at 5000 pts EOY and about $750 maint EOY. For all you HGVC members, how much are you able to take advantage of the $80 or $100/night Open Season at any HGVC property and particularily, have you been able to Open Season at any of the Hawaii Hilton properties? My wife and I are trying to figure out if the 12 months out is really that important or if we'll be able to reserve 9 mos (if we resind and by LV resale).

FYI - we will be going to Hawaii often (3 or 4 times per year). Many of our vacations are planned last minute and we are hoping to take advantage of the Open Season prices more often than not. That's why getting only a studio and so little points are making sense to us. Any input will be appreciated.
 
I would assume that if you own EOY you can only use Open Season EOY. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.
 
Don't know about EOY but if you purchased looking to get open season in HHV, you are going to be very disappointed. I don't look often but when I do, it's just a few days here and there for open season HHV units. And I mean a few days. Generally, there aren't any.
 
Hawaii 5-0 said:
I would assume that if you own EOY you can only use Open Season EOY. I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.
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That is not true. Since you pay the $95 HGVC membership fee every year, you have the right to access Open Season every year -- even as a EOY owner.

Kurt
 
Right now, open season is readily available because of the Grand Waikikian just opening and the economy. Although it used to be rare to find full weeks wide open like Vegas or Orlando, there is open season available from time to time. Sometimes you have to take a 3 night in one place, followed by a 3 night in another building or room type, followed by another, etc. One word of warning. The studios in the Lagoon have no balcony. If you can get a studio in the Kalia, take it instead. The views are better and even though the Lagoon rooms are big, you feel cramped in.
 
Even if all he wants is a ticket to "open season," IMHO that's to much money to spend on a chance to rent "3 or 4 times a year." It could take up to 10 years to recoup the up-front expense + annual MF's from the amount saved over ad-hoc rental rates.

For that sum, he could do much better -- $1.2 per point for an every-year T/S, resale (Vegas or Orlando), and have much more flexibility in using the system. I advise him to RESCIND now and follow his friend's lead. ... Just my take ...
 
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My advice to anyone who is still within the time period to rescind is this: If you have any questions about what you bought and you don't really understand how it all works, rescind while you have a chance. You'll never have the opportunity again to rescind if you let the time pass.

The deal will still be there, no matter what the salesman claims, and there will be vast numbers of deals for resale timeshares if you start looking for them. Do your research and then buy once you are an informed consumer.

It's about a million times easier to buy a timeshare than it is to sell one, so know exactly what you are buying and what it is really worth.
 
There have been a lot of Annual 5000 pt packages selling for less than $7K...and depending on who you ask, there are 7000 pt packages going for under $11K.

Seems like a lot of money for such a small amount of pts - even though it is Hawaii. If you know that's exactly what you wanted, congratulations. If you did this as a quick reaction, I 100% agree with Karen.
 
leightonk said:
Hello.. we just purchased an EOY Studio at the Lagoon Tower at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Oahu. We feel we got in fairly inexpensive (less than $7K) and our every other year maint fees in only $600 ($300/yr if you're thinking yearly). The points are only 2200 EOY. Now, friends of ours just closed on a resale LV HGVC property, they got a 2 BR at 5000 pts EOY and about $750 maint EOY. For all you HGVC members, how much are you able to take advantage of the $80 or $100/night Open Season at any HGVC property and particularily, have you been able to Open Season at any of the Hawaii Hilton properties? My wife and I are trying to figure out if the 12 months out is really that important or if we'll be able to reserve 9 mos (if we resind and by LV resale).

FYI - we will be going to Hawaii often (3 or 4 times per year). Many of our vacations are planned last minute and we are hoping to take advantage of the Open Season prices more often than not. That's why getting only a studio and so little points are making sense to us. Any input will be appreciated.
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YES.

Open Season is great; I think it is one of the greatest perks of HGVC membership. Take a look at this recent thread for some discussion/tips and more info.

Having said that; you can take advantage of Open Season rates no matter who you buy your points from (or where you own!). You may even save some money on MF&T if you buy at another resort. Hawaii is very expensive to own/maintain. Look around.

RESCIND now!
 
We rescinded. Thanks for your input everyone!

Thank you everyone for your words and thoughts. My wife and I are in a little bit of a unique situation. In my OP, I stated we'll be going to Hawaii "3 or 4 times per year" but in actuality, probaby more if accomodations were more affordable. My wife works for an airline so getting to/from the islands is very inexpensive for us. And being on the West Coast, it will not be uncommon for us to just go "for the weekend" or for a couple of days. This sounds like a great "Open Season" oppurtunity. Our kid's school is on a year round (track) schedule so we will also most likely be going Feb, June and October (the months our kids are "off-track"). We tend to stay away from "busy" seasons like mid-summer, x-mas time and spring break because, flying "stand-by", it is more difficult for us to get on flights during those times anyways. Anyhow, we rescinded our TS and will be doing more research here on TUG and out on our own. It sounds like that deal or something better will be there. Thanks again everyone!
 
GOOD MOVE.
You can get access to Open Season reservations thru a cheaper package elsewhere, or you can buy more points for the same amount, and have a more flexible membership.
 
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