Marriott DC Trust points on ebay

[sparty]

All,

The broker has confirmed for me that this is the same auction as was conducted previously, and that the buyer backed out. I don't have any confirmation that Marriott was going to permit the transaction (or the full utility of the points).

Best,

Greg

Why did he back out? Points did not have usefulness?

 

[BocaBoy]

....the latest Insider had an interesting perk for marriott.com rentals - 25% off rack rates for Premier and 35% off for Premier Plus owners, with an additional 10% off if you use the Marriott VISA card to pay for the stay.

When was this latest Insider issue published? About three months ago I finally was able to get myself added to the Insider distribution list and I got a couple of issues. It seems like a long time since I have received one, however, and I do not recall this item in the last one I got.

 

[dioxide45]

When was this latest Insider issue published? About three months ago I finally was able to get myself added to the Insider distribution list and I got a couple of issues. It seems like a long time since I have received one, however, and I do not recall this item in the last one I got.

We received our last Insiders Newsletter on November 16th. So we should be receiving the December one shortly.

 

[SueDonJ]

When was this latest Insider issue published? About three months ago I finally was able to get myself added to the Insider distribution list and I got a couple of issues. It seems like a long time since I have received one, however, and I do not recall this item in the last one I got.

We received our last Insiders Newsletter on November 16th. So we should be receiving the December one shortly.

Us too, the latest edition was 11/16/11; here's the web version for Premier Plus owners. The same "Benefits At A Glance" chart that we've talked about in this thread is in this Insider version, too, if you follow the link for "Guide To Your Ownership Benfits." Looks like Marriott embedded it differently in this issue because it links easily.

Look for the Insider emails anytime after the 11th of the month or just watch TUG - one of us usually posts the day they're issued. BocaBoy, I hope your troubles with getting these are finally over!

 

[BocaBoy]

Looks like Y85 is Premier 30% off, no extra for Visa

P34 is the code for Premier Plus 35% off without using the MR Visa.
P33 is the code for Premier Plus 45% off using the MR Visa.

 

[dioxide45]

P34 is the code for Premier Plus 35% off without using the MR Visa.
P33 is the code for Premier Plus 45% off using the MR Visa.

Thanks, I had already posted the complete list in this post in another thread.

 

[jimf41]

Sold. $2705 takes it. I wonder if we'll find out if it goes through or if they are actually usable.

 

[thinze3]

Sold. $2705 takes it. I wonder if we'll find out if it goes through or if they are actually usable.

I bid early at $1500, but it was no longer good after a couple of days.

 

[GregT]

The broker told me that it cleared ROFR with Marriott at the previous $3,750 and that Marriott had communicated that full rights transfer.

Obviously, we must all take this with a grain of salt.

Best,

Greg

 

[SueDonJ]

The broker told me that it cleared ROFR with Marriott at the previous $3,750 and that Marriott had communicated that full rights transfer.

Obviously, we must all take this with a grain of salt.

Best,

Greg

I'm curious about Marriott's statement to the broker. It could literally mean that the rights as written in the docs will transfer, which would mean severely limited 60-day Trust Only usage. Or it could mean theoretically that Marriott intends to bestow actual full usage rights, because the docs give them some leeway to apply certain terms and conditions.

Like I said before, I hope we get a chance to eventually learn how all this shakes out, but not at the expense of a TUGger owning an albatross. I do understand the points folks have made here in favor of an external Points resale, really, but I'm surprised that such a thing is being entertained by TUGgers who are normally so financially-averse to high-risk timeshares. I can't think of another timeshare package which has the potential to offer fewer usage options than a Marriott DC Points external resale.

 

[thinze3]

For me it was as simple as having someone send me convincing information in writing from Marriott about this particular points package before following through with the purchase ($3500 or so total w/ a $1500 bid).

If the paperwork didn't come forward neither would my payment. I was not about to spend that much time and effort prior to bidding.