Hi,
Apologies ahead of time for the long post.
I read a lot of the stickies on this site after our first sales presentation so we know the basics. (e.g. resale weeks can't be enrolled without additional purchase direct from MVC, resale points can be enrolled with $3/pt + other fees to MVC)
Last year we stayed at the Marriott Stelarris Resort and attended a sales presentation. We didn't buy any points but signed up for a getaway at Aruba Surf club which we just returned from. We stayed in 1BR and really liked the size, kitchen, laundry, etc. This time they started talking about points but then brought up a week in St Kitts. We did sign up for that, but now having some second thoughts and wonder if I could get your opinions on the details.
It's 1 floating week in a 2BR OS unit during the platinum season, which can convert to 4025 Abound points for $33,524 after various promo codes including a "40th year MVC anniversary" discount. MF are $2,398. Since we're financing we would get 3500 points at first payment, then another 4000 pts at payment 18 (after that we'd pay it off). The unit doesn't lock off into separate 1BR + studio but can be split into 3nt & 4nt stays. Include platinum Bonvoy status
Thinking to rescind and then just dip my toe in with a resale 2BR lockoff week in Orlando or Vegas, and see if we'd be happy with that for trading. Then in the future think about purchase direct from MVC to enroll the resale week, if still possible in the future. Part of why we thinking of not rescinding is we like the idea of flexibility with being able to convert to Abound points since we have no idea how successful we would be trading a resale week, and partly fear of missing out. They said special discount for 40th year anniversary and they are running out of weeks to sell in St Kitts (not sure if that's true or not)
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Not really. We've done mainly cruises to the Caribbean & Bermuda, but really want to start expanding. Would like to visit Asia and Greece in the future.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Most likely trade more than half
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Caribbean, Mediterranean (Greece/Italy), Asia, Florida
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
4 including 14 & 16 year olds
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Locked into school schedule for next 6 years
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3.5 - 4 stars
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
25k
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
2,500
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
Any and all opinions are appreciated!
Apologies ahead of time for the long post.
I read a lot of the stickies on this site after our first sales presentation so we know the basics. (e.g. resale weeks can't be enrolled without additional purchase direct from MVC, resale points can be enrolled with $3/pt + other fees to MVC)
Last year we stayed at the Marriott Stelarris Resort and attended a sales presentation. We didn't buy any points but signed up for a getaway at Aruba Surf club which we just returned from. We stayed in 1BR and really liked the size, kitchen, laundry, etc. This time they started talking about points but then brought up a week in St Kitts. We did sign up for that, but now having some second thoughts and wonder if I could get your opinions on the details.
It's 1 floating week in a 2BR OS unit during the platinum season, which can convert to 4025 Abound points for $33,524 after various promo codes including a "40th year MVC anniversary" discount. MF are $2,398. Since we're financing we would get 3500 points at first payment, then another 4000 pts at payment 18 (after that we'd pay it off). The unit doesn't lock off into separate 1BR + studio but can be split into 3nt & 4nt stays. Include platinum Bonvoy status
Thinking to rescind and then just dip my toe in with a resale 2BR lockoff week in Orlando or Vegas, and see if we'd be happy with that for trading. Then in the future think about purchase direct from MVC to enroll the resale week, if still possible in the future. Part of why we thinking of not rescinding is we like the idea of flexibility with being able to convert to Abound points since we have no idea how successful we would be trading a resale week, and partly fear of missing out. They said special discount for 40th year anniversary and they are running out of weeks to sell in St Kitts (not sure if that's true or not)
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
Not really. We've done mainly cruises to the Caribbean & Bermuda, but really want to start expanding. Would like to visit Asia and Greece in the future.
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
Most likely trade more than half
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
Caribbean, Mediterranean (Greece/Italy), Asia, Florida
4) How many people do you usually travel with - total, including yourself?
4 including 14 & 16 year olds
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
Locked into school schedule for next 6 years
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
Yes
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
3.5 - 4 stars
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
25k
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
2,500
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
Yes
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
Yes
Any and all opinions are appreciated!
