Ongoing Sales Incentive - Enrolling Post-6/20/10 Weeks [MERGED]

[chrono88]

[MERGED]

We were just informed that the program to purchase points or weeks directly from MVC in order to enroll post 2010 purchased weeks into the DC will be active again April 15, 2021.

After the uncertainty of 2020, we have decided to pull the trigger to enroll our external weeks by purchasing an Aruba week. Thanks to all the TUG members who have shared their experience and advice on this topic. It made our decision a relatively easy one.

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[Mroze]

We were just informed that the program to purchase points or weeks directly from MVC in order to enroll post 2010 purchased weeks into the DC will be active again April 15.

After the uncertainty of 2020, we have decided to pull the trigger to enroll our external weeks by purchasing an Aruba week. Thanks to all the TUG members who have shared their experience and advice on this topic. It made our decision a relatively easy one.

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What do you mean by "will be active again"?
When did it stop?

We have been offered at multiple presentations [every 6 months] Pre-COVID and during COVID to purchase additional DC-Points and enroll resale weeks.
We did complete a Hybrid-Purchase [Week + Points] directly from MVC which worked out to ~$6/DCP.

 

[JIMinNC]

What do you mean by "will be active again"?
When did it stop?

We have been offered at multiple presentations [every 6 months] Pre-COVID and during COVID to purchase additional DC-Points and enroll resale weeks.
We did complete a Hybrid-Purchase [Week + Points] directly from MVC which worked out to ~$6/DCP.

It's been an "active" promotion every summer-early fall for the last few years, but was rarely offered in the winter and early spring. It was never active when we tend to travel in first quarter, spring, and fall, and even when we asked about it, we could never enroll our post-2010 resale weeks during a presentation because the promo wasn't active. In 2020, they launched the post-2010 enrollment promo a little earlier than usual when they began doing telesales and slowly opening up the sales centers after the shutdown last spring. As far as I can tell from reports here on TUG, they kept the promo going throughout the spring/summer/fall and we were, in fact, offered the opportunity at Crystal Shores in November and enrolled our two EOY Hawaii weeks. Subsequent to that, I did read a couple reports from TUGgers that the promo had paused some time after mid-November 2020. It sounds like it's starting up again. It must get good results because they keep doing it.

 

[vol_90]

We were just informed that the program to purchase points or weeks directly from MVC in order to enroll post 2010 purchased weeks into the DC will be active again April 15.

After the uncertainty of 2020, we have decided to pull the trigger to enroll our external weeks by purchasing an Aruba week. Thanks to all the TUG members who have shared their experience and advice on this topic. It made our decision a relatively easy one.

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I will be trying to do the same. In the process of purchasing 7 weeks. Signed HOTA's for 2 of the weeks were mailed to Marriott on March 9th and signed HOTA's for 5 of the weeks mailed March 23rd. I will be looking to go the Aruba week purchase for enrollment as well.

Normally they have a cutoff date for resale weeks to be in your account. If my weeks don't meet the requirements for enrollment and Marriott will not make an exception I'll just wait and look for an enrollment opportunity in future years. No worries.......

 

[wjarcher]

I will be trying to do the same. In the process of purchasing 7 weeks. Signed HOTA's for 2 of the weeks were mailed to Marriott on March 9th and signed HOTA's for 5 of the weeks mailed March 23rd. I will be looking to go the Aruba week purchase for enrollment as well.

Normally they have a cutoff date for resale weeks to be in your account. If my weeks don't meet the requirements for enrollment and Marriott will not make an exception I'll just wait and look for an enrollment opportunity in future years. No worries.......

I assume these are PBC weeks. If MVC allows you to enroll, will they allow you to convert 2021 usage to points or you can only elect 2022 usage after enrollment?

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[Dean]

I assume these are PBC weeks. If MVC allows you to enroll, will they allow you to convert 2021 usage to points or you can only elect 2022 usage after enrollment?

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One would not be able to elect 2021 points, to do so for 2022 the enrollment would have to be complete and active by the cutoff to elect for 2022 which shouldn't be a problem for those ready to pull the trigger.

 

[vol_90]

One would not be able to elect 2021 points, to do so for 2022 the enrollment would have to be complete and active by the cutoff to elect for 2022 which shouldn't be a problem for those ready to pull the trigger.

Definitely not able to convert 2021 weeks as Dean notes. If all goes as planned 3 will deposit in Interval and 4 will get me the month of September in Phuket if they open up (July 1st?). If not these 4 will go in Interval as well. Fingers crossed.

 

[dioxide45]

What do you mean by "will be active again"?
When did it stop?

We have been offered at multiple presentations [every 6 months] Pre-COVID and during COVID to purchase additional DC-Points and enroll resale weeks.
We did complete a Hybrid-Purchase [Week + Points] directly from MVC which worked out to ~$6/DCP.

The OP is referring to something different than a Hybrid purchase. Hybrid is where you buy points and a week through Marriott Resales. The OP is referring to an externally purchased week and getting it enrolled by buying only DC points direct from Marriott.

 

[rickxylon]

The OP is referring to something different than a Hybrid purchase. Hybrid is where you buy points and a week through Marriott Resales. The OP is referring to an externally purchased week and getting it enrolled by buying only DC points direct from Marriott.

Actually it is purchasing another week (not points) in order to enroll the externally purchased weeks. I have had this exact offer.

 

[dioxide45]

Actually it is purchasing another week (not points) in order to enroll the externally purchased weeks. I have had this exact offer.

True, one can do either. I forgot you were buying Aruba. But if one can do the same buying points.

 

[GregT]

Personally, I think that the promotion to purchase Aruba week and enroll resale weeks will be around for a very long time. Because Aruba isn’t in the Trust, Marriott is dependent on week owners to redeem their weeks for points. They’ve sold Aruba weeks for decades to people who want to visit Aruba, and now seek Aruba weeks to people who want to enroll their resale weeks (and may occasionally visit Aruba).

My Aruba week (purchased to enroll 5.5 resale weeks) is now a points generator and I will reliably redeem it for points. I suspect many other Aruba owners do the same - and now Marriott has relieved the pressure on finding a supply for Aruba reservations using DC points. I think it was a brilliant move for Marriott and suspect it will be available for a long while.

Best,

Greg

PS- coincidentally, I am in Aruba now (from an II exchange). This is really a great place to visit and I see why TUGgers love it!

 

[frank808]

I took advantage of this offer twice. Once I bought 5000 DC points and the next time purchased an Aruba week to enroll the rest. I was also offered a St Kitts week to enroll also. Imho purchasing a week to enroll your resale post 2010 weeks is the better way to go. Less annual MF than trust points if you buy a platinum unit. I do not know how the MF per point works out with a gold unit.

Have a great time in Aruba Greg T. Have you been to Baby Beach? Not much for scuba divers, but has a shallow non rocky beach that you can walk out about 100 yards and be chest deep.

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[Steve Fatula]

Aruba, I have not been there since 2009 but we did enjoy the trip there.

 

[bazzap]

I assume these are PBC weeks. If MVC allows you to enroll, will they allow you to convert 2021 usage to points or you can only elect 2022 usage after enrollment?

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PBC Resale weeks bought pre August 2016 are certainly eligible for enrolment in the DC Points Programme (we did enrol ours)
Resale weeks bought after this date would require additional purchases for enrolment, I haven’t seen what is currently being asked.

 

[Dean]

I just got confirmation that the enrollment option is on for qualifying weeks purchases starting 4/15 just like points. It looks like the discounted price increased to $9.36 from $9.20 per point based on the points assigned to the underlying week.

 

[rickxylon]

I just got confirmation that the enrollment option is on for qualifying weeks purchases starting 4/15 just like points. It looks like the discounted price increased to $9.36 from $9.20 per point based on the points assigned to the underlying week.

Any word on purchasing a week to then allow for enrollment of POST 6/20/10 non-Marriott purchases?

 

[dioxide45]

Any word on purchasing a week to then allow for enrollment of pre 6/20/10 non-Marriott purchases?

I think you mean post 6/20/2010 non-Marriott purchase? pre 6/20/2010 can already be enrolled for a fee.

 

[rickxylon]

I think you mean post 6/20/2010 non-Marriott purchase? pre 6/20/2010 can already be enrolled for a fee.

OOPS! Yes I did. I'll correct. Thanks

 

[dioxide45]

Any word on purchasing a week to then allow for enrollment of POST 6/20/10 non-Marriott purchases?

I think you can purchase weeks in Aruba to be able to enroll Post 6/20/2010 resale weeks.

 

[Dean]

Any word on purchasing a week to then allow for enrollment of POST 6/20/10 non-Marriott purchases?

Here's my understanding of the program. For weeks to be officially eligible to enroll for the post 2010 resale weeks that week must be listed in the owners account at the start of that years amnesty program. Then one must make a qualifying purchase. For points that's 3000 for 1 week, 4000 for 2 weeks and 5500 for up to 7 weeks. EOY weeks count as a half. In principle the answers are the same when looking at enrolling by purchasing a week that qualifies, namely Aruba or St Kitt's. I'm more familiar with the specifics for Aruba but I am unaware of any variations for St. Kitt's.

Generally for many situations it's going to be cheaper often up front AND yearly to enroll buying a week than buying points but it'll depend on specifics. As I understand it there is a dollar threshold test buying weeks rather than a points threshold. The price of the weeks is based on the points that week would generate and is currently the highest discounted rate. The dollar threshold appears to be based on the full price not the discounted price.

For a given situation one needs to also look at the maintenance fee ratio and it needs to be no worse than the fees for the trust points, preferably less PP. Often it's cheaper up front AND cheaper in yearly fees both doing this. This past year there was a lot of flexibility to allow options that were not routine, it remains to be seen how common these exceptions and the flexibility will be going forward. The other benefit would be if one wants to own the underlying week itself, I did for our enrollment in 2019.

 

[Dean]

One additional piece of info. Previously there was some question whether quarter shares could be enrolled using the same method and I have confirmed that they can be.

 

[rickxylon]

Anyone have an update on this?

 

[Dean]

Anyone have an update on this?

What do you need, the program is the same as it's been the last few years other than a small price increase.

 

[rickxylon]

What do you need, the program is the same as it's been the last few years other than a small price increase.

Wondering if it has been officially announced yet.

Looking to buy an Aruba week to enroll 2 post 6/2010 purchased weeks

 

[Dean]

Wondering if it has been officially announced yet.

Yes, started 4/15 I believe. It's an option for points purchase or a qualifying weeks purchase like Aruba or St. Kitts.