FTJoe
newbie
Hi - apologies if this should be in the main Selling thread, but I figure I have all the HGVC experts here.
We bought 5000 points at Seaworld 8 years ago and back then I believe they sweetened the deal with lots of Hilton point. That's back when maintenance fees were under $400 and bookings elsewhere were easy. We got great use from the TS, Hawaii several times, Vegas, Mexico, etc. Now fees are almost $1000, booking where we like in the 9 month window is near impossible and we end up just converting to Hilton points every year which is just lame. So I think its time to give up the unit.
HGVC actually returned our call after many calls to them, and mentioned they would buy back the unit at less than one third of what we sold it at. I actually think that's a decent offer, but the question is to those in the know is, are there going to be hidden costs, fees, hassles from HGVC while going through this process? Is it worthwhile (be it from the perspective of time, money or pitfalls) to look outside of HGVC? They did mention the offer might be rescinded at any time, so of course we should hurry up and jump on it. I'm not looking to maximize my return, just looking to dump it (or other options if people have something in mind) with the least amount of hassle.
I left out actual values paid/offered so as to not tread on any toes, etc. I have no problem adding them in if its germane to the discussion. I also noticed earlier posts from a company SellingTimeShares.net (Seth Nock) and wondered if its worth a call to them. Apparently well respected on these boards which is refreshing.
We bought 5000 points at Seaworld 8 years ago and back then I believe they sweetened the deal with lots of Hilton point. That's back when maintenance fees were under $400 and bookings elsewhere were easy. We got great use from the TS, Hawaii several times, Vegas, Mexico, etc. Now fees are almost $1000, booking where we like in the 9 month window is near impossible and we end up just converting to Hilton points every year which is just lame. So I think its time to give up the unit.
HGVC actually returned our call after many calls to them, and mentioned they would buy back the unit at less than one third of what we sold it at. I actually think that's a decent offer, but the question is to those in the know is, are there going to be hidden costs, fees, hassles from HGVC while going through this process? Is it worthwhile (be it from the perspective of time, money or pitfalls) to look outside of HGVC? They did mention the offer might be rescinded at any time, so of course we should hurry up and jump on it. I'm not looking to maximize my return, just looking to dump it (or other options if people have something in mind) with the least amount of hassle.
I left out actual values paid/offered so as to not tread on any toes, etc. I have no problem adding them in if its germane to the discussion. I also noticed earlier posts from a company SellingTimeShares.net (Seth Nock) and wondered if its worth a call to them. Apparently well respected on these boards which is refreshing.