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OWNER UPDATE @ ELARA

sv.patmos

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I just received my first owner update. Sales representative was trying to hard sell HGV MAX.

My intent going in was to trade my 2KP (20,160 point) Kings’ Land deed for a bHC Elara 2BX deed. They said my 2KP deed had a trade value of $60k but I could only trade a Elara bHC for a Elara bHC. When I asked if I could trade my HGVC Kings’ Land deed in for a better HGVC Elara deed, they said they only accept HGVC Elara for a HGVC Elara.

However, they were all about selling me a 2BX Elara bHC for $100,990 (marked down from $139,990. It was a 16,800 point Gold season deed. They were pushing Gold because I could book Formula One. I asked for the pricing on the Platinum 2BX bHC but no answer was given and they continued to push Gold because of Formula One. When I said I would only do the deal if they took in my KL 2KP deed for $60k trade value, my sales person said I’ll get you checked out. But, on his way out my sales person stated, something to the effect of, my maintenance fees were going to get very expensive soon because my deed is on a volcano island.

The sales manager was nice and backed up the Elara for Elara restrictions, stating that it was basically because Elara was originally a Westgate property.

My step-son was with my wife and I on a presentation, and they barely talked to him. He was offered $100 visa and a 2 night/3 days package. We received $100 visa.

Edit to add that we did receive the Ultimate Access dinner/event package. Dinner was excellent and the MJ One show was awesome.
 
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jp10558

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There's no real reason to buy HGVC retail, or to get MAX IMO. You can just pick up what points you need at a low MF place. I guess if you specifically want the more expensive bHC instead of just Elara, you can wait to see for that. Somehow I think there's a good chance if you put it out there you're looking, someone might well find you who'd like to pass on the bHC Elara. Maybe get on TUG2 for $15 a year and put in a wish for that?
 

sv.patmos

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There's no real reason to buy HGVC retail, or to get MAX IMO. You can just pick up what points you need at a low MF place. I guess if you specifically want the more expensive bHC instead of just Elara, you can wait to see for that. Somehow I think there's a good chance if you put it out there you're looking, someone might well find you who'd like to pass on the bHC Elara. Maybe get on TUG2 for $15 a year and put in a wish for that?
Thanks for the information!

I’m going to start looking for a Platinum Elara unit with at least 20k points. I want something with lower maintenance fees.

We are new to HGVC and have learned a lot from the users here. We purchased the KL 2KP resale for $15k and will probably continue with resale for any future purchases.
 

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There is nothing wrong with what you own, keep it. The active volcano is on the opposite side of the island from King's Land
 

sv.patmos

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There is nothing wrong with what you own, keep it. The active volcano is on the opposite side of the island from King's Land
You’re right.

We were just in the 2BX room at Elara bHC and loved it. We will keep the HGVC KL 2KP Platinum and will be adding a resale HGVC Elara Platinum plus or premium unit within a year.
 

Chris-ATX

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Thanks for sharing the update info.

We had a similar review a few weeks ago - they pushed the gold week F1 on us hard as well. When asked about the MF ratio, they talked in circles about everything the muddy the waters… we got the 100k HH points.
 

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Thanks for the information!

I’m going to start looking for a Platinum Elara unit with at least 20k points. I want something with lower maintenance fees.

We are new to HGVC and have learned a lot from the users here. We purchased the KL 2KP resale for $15k and will probably continue with resale for any future purchases.

$/lb the Elara HC 1BX Platinum deeds punch way above their weight; they come it at about $0.09 MF ratio. The 2BX deeds have a higher MF ratio.
 
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