I don't think you lose anything in the "core" program. From the HGVC side, the only folks who really lose anything are the upper elite tier folks. Non-elite HGVC members and probably first tier elite only gain benefits. They have the same use if the HGVC/HC system but then get access to HVC with no reservation fee and a free guest cert.
Except that you will lose some hard-earned cash because it will take money in order to gain access.
Very true... Unless, you get it free like the one resale person did.
When you purchase into Max, you are purchasing into a different membership so the perks change. Many of the advantages are different in Max and many feel they are not as good.
Even at the highest level of Max Tiers, you lose some compared to Elite Premier. In EP, you don't have fees for almost everything and unlimited free guest certs. You are right about elite not being deeded but they are still supported. No benefits within HGV are guaranteed other than the week you own. If you are Legacy and want to stay Legacy, you need to buy resale.
Just so you know, unless you use your points for a last minute booking, 5500 points won't get you a 7 day stay at the Point at Poipu even at the lowest view category, garden view. Normally, it takes at least 8500 points for garden view and 15,500 for ocean front. Points can be carried over for one year or borrowed from the next year. However, P@P is one of the highest value properties. Even at Ka'anapali Beach Club, a one bedroom scenic view is 6500 for a week.
