So I just bought direct from HGVC

[Remy]

I'll have to say that HGVC ISN'T better than Wyndham. Some (far from all) Wyndham resorts aren't as nice as some (not all) HGVC resorts BUT Wyndham has FAR more, varied locations and their best (about 10-12 locations) are equal or better than HGVC. Offering many (many) more locations offsets the fact that many of those aren't up to HGVC best - but it's go a bit lower or don't go (Hilton). Not to mention the purcahse cost & maintenance costs are about 1/3 lower (purchase cost can be MUCH lower as in FREE in some cases) - overall the value is in Wyndham. Hilton is far too limited in locations, has resorts that aren't even as good as Wyndhams (tend to be Associates but they still aren't great) and overall cost much more to buy & maintain. And it's that maintain part that will kill you in the long run. You only buy (hopefully cheap) once. Fees are every year so a 1/3+ more adds up very quickly. As in every third year free in comparison.

Bottom line. Great to Nice resorts (Wyndham) vs Great to Nice resorts (more greats) Hilton. More locations and thus far more internal (free) trades - edge to Wyndham. Overall cost - heavily to Wyndham. So, IMO, Wyndham is "better" in the ways it matters. Plus you can rent Hilton (or Marriott) far cheaper than own them. Just use them once in awhile, Wyndham most of the time and you've got the best plan of all.

Enjoy - hope this helps.

Does Wyndham treat resale buyers the same as retail buyers?

 

[chriskre]

Does Wyndham treat resale buyers the same as retail buyers?

Yeah pretty much. They treat everyone like crap.
Well not really, just the sales staff. :rofl:

The resort staff are nice enough at the Wyndhams I have visited but HGVC definitely makes sure to go out of their way to let you know that as an owner you are appreciated. It's almost over the top sometimes which can at times be annoying.

I do wish Wyndham would do an Open season type option. They will discount the points close in but a cash option would be better IMO. Those who purchase direct and have VIP status get more discounts than the run of the mill resale buyer does.

As for RCI exchanges, Wyndham only gives resale buyers access to weeks inventory and you have to deposit first to exchange which HGVC does not require.

I'm sure there are other differences which I'm not clear on. Maybe housekeeping fees in Wyndham which HGVC does not have. To me the two clubs are just so different that I wanted to own a little in both. It's nice having options.