- Joined
- Jun 9, 2019
- Messages
- 3,094
- Reaction score
- 2,506
- Points
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- Location
- Washington, DC Area
- Resorts Owned
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Wyndham Grand Desert 77k, VV Williamsburg 4L/4 & 2/2
Former: Wyndham 276k, HGVC South Bend 1/1
I went to a free weekend gateaway at a timeshare resort which was actually really fun and memorable. However, there was going to be a sales pitch. Reading and researching TUBBS for five hours, I knew I could get the exact same timeshare for $1,000 ($400 RedWeek commission and $500 transfer fee). Only drawback with a resale was inability to exchange weeks at other resorts.
I even practiced my lines of saying no politely and as a hard-ass.
After the rather pleasant tour, the salesman offered $25,000. I said no because I was considering the secondary market. The salesman’s pushy supervisor offered $9,600, a returned unit, which I also declined.
Then the Sales Director was actually pretty nice and seemingly respectful that I would decline his employees’ offers. He offered $4,500 for a returner unit, plus the exchange program and an extra week at their affiliated resorts.
I did the calculations in my head. The extra week at affiliated resorts cost $200/yr to redeem, but it normally costs $700, thereby saving $500/yr if I go with this option.
The exchange program costs $340/yr. A week at other resorts costs $700, thereby saving $360/yr if I go with this option.
I essentially paid $3,500 for the right to save $500/yr or $360/yr, which is a calculated risk. It will take me 7-10 years to break even, and then I would just be saving after that.
I did save $20,500 from the initial offer, partly thanks for TUGBBS. You people are amazing!
I even practiced my lines of saying no politely and as a hard-ass.
After the rather pleasant tour, the salesman offered $25,000. I said no because I was considering the secondary market. The salesman’s pushy supervisor offered $9,600, a returned unit, which I also declined.
Then the Sales Director was actually pretty nice and seemingly respectful that I would decline his employees’ offers. He offered $4,500 for a returner unit, plus the exchange program and an extra week at their affiliated resorts.
I did the calculations in my head. The extra week at affiliated resorts cost $200/yr to redeem, but it normally costs $700, thereby saving $500/yr if I go with this option.
The exchange program costs $340/yr. A week at other resorts costs $700, thereby saving $360/yr if I go with this option.
I essentially paid $3,500 for the right to save $500/yr or $360/yr, which is a calculated risk. It will take me 7-10 years to break even, and then I would just be saving after that.
I did save $20,500 from the initial offer, partly thanks for TUGBBS. You people are amazing!