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We’ve said no 3 times previously, but somehow found ourselves leaving a Marriott Abound sales presentation $30,000 lighter with 2,500 points. Regret sunk in immediately. Seven days later I found TUGGBBS, submitted my cancellation, and about 2 weeks later had our down payment back. Thank you!! I can’t believe how much money we almost lost compared to resale.

We’re now researching purchasing Abound points package here vs a week TS at Newport coast. Any advice would be appreciated. For instance, how does the exchange work if we do end up buying a week? Also, what is this sightings board I keep reading about?
 

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outstanding! welcome to TUG!
 

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Awesome. The sightings board is a forum that is only open to TUG Members. People post exchanges that they are able to see in the different exchange companies.
 

Lithoboy

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Awesome. The sightings board is a forum that is only open to TUG Members. People post exchanges that they are able to see in the different exchange companies.
I have seen the Sightings board mentioned a few times, but I cannot seem to find it... any chance you would point me in the right direction?
 

dioxide45

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I have seen the Sightings board mentioned a few times, but I cannot seem to find it... any chance you would point me in the right direction?
You need to be a paid TUG member to have access. If you are a paid member, then you have to update the passcode in your BBS profile to access it.
 

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I have seen the Sightings board mentioned a few times, but I cannot seem to find it... any chance you would point me in the right direction?
You show as a member. It's the very last forum:
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