Hello all,
We did our presentation Friday (9/14) at Grand Waikikian and were sold on believing we got a great deal, Odd year 3,400 Gold point with 7,000 bonus points (after reading other posts nothing more than mediocre at best) for just over 14k at Tuscany Village 1Br. I found this website a few hours after the presentation and immediately felt regret and started the letter to rescind that will go in the mail as soon as we get home within our 7 day window. We still have a desire to join HGVC or Marriott (not sure yet) and will buy resale after doing more research. While still on vacation we rode in the elevator with a very happy couple with their new owner folder, we started conversation that we had just purchased as well and before getting off the elevator I mentioned they might want to look at this forum and that we were rescinding (so if the couple from the elevator happens to read this I hope you have found helpful information on this website!). Our rescission letter is on it's way, most likely won't get to Hawaii in time for the 7 day deadline (9/21) but was postmarked today (9/20).
With that story out of the way I have found so much good information on this site and can't thank you all enough. After the couple days research I have done when we look to purchase resale we will most likely look for a platinum season annual 5k or 7k points 2br since we do travel quite a bit and love traveling with friends, we went with the initial deal to also take advantage of RCI and open season knowing we could upgrade later.
If desired here is the standard questionnaire:
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
-- We do a decent amount of florida travel but try to go somewhere new every year
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
-- probably 25-50% at home resort. We want to explore more of the world but when we have kids in the next 3-5 years will most likely settle down traveling to Orlando for
the parks more often
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
--California, Hawaii, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico
4) How many people do you usually travel with?
--2, occasional 4+
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
--Any time
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
-- Yes, very flexible with planning for both our jobs
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
-- Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
--4+
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
--$8,000
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
--1,000-1,500 knowing it only increases
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
-- Me yes, wife no
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
-- Yes
As stated above, we like HGVC and Hilton hotels and the program on paper but would be open to look into other TS programs. Very thankful to find this forum.
We did our presentation Friday (9/14) at Grand Waikikian and were sold on believing we got a great deal, Odd year 3,400 Gold point with 7,000 bonus points (after reading other posts nothing more than mediocre at best) for just over 14k at Tuscany Village 1Br. I found this website a few hours after the presentation and immediately felt regret and started the letter to rescind that will go in the mail as soon as we get home within our 7 day window. We still have a desire to join HGVC or Marriott (not sure yet) and will buy resale after doing more research. While still on vacation we rode in the elevator with a very happy couple with their new owner folder, we started conversation that we had just purchased as well and before getting off the elevator I mentioned they might want to look at this forum and that we were rescinding (so if the couple from the elevator happens to read this I hope you have found helpful information on this website!). Our rescission letter is on it's way, most likely won't get to Hawaii in time for the 7 day deadline (9/21) but was postmarked today (9/20).
With that story out of the way I have found so much good information on this site and can't thank you all enough. After the couple days research I have done when we look to purchase resale we will most likely look for a platinum season annual 5k or 7k points 2br since we do travel quite a bit and love traveling with friends, we went with the initial deal to also take advantage of RCI and open season knowing we could upgrade later.
If desired here is the standard questionnaire:
1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where?
-- We do a decent amount of florida travel but try to go somewhere new every year
2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time?
-- probably 25-50% at home resort. We want to explore more of the world but when we have kids in the next 3-5 years will most likely settle down traveling to Orlando for
the parks more often
3) What are your 5 top trade destinations?
--California, Hawaii, Europe, Caribbean, Mexico
4) How many people do you usually travel with?
--2, occasional 4+
5) Can you travel any time, or are you locked into the school schedule?
--Any time
6) Can you make firm plans 12 or more mos. in advance?
-- Yes, very flexible with planning for both our jobs
7) Can you vacation for a full week at a time?
-- Yes
8) What level of accommodations do you prefer on a scale of 1 to 5 stars?
--4+
9) How much can you afford to spend upfront, without financing?
--$8,000
10) How much can you afford to spend every year for a maintenance fee that will come due right after Christmas, and increase each year?
--1,000-1,500 knowing it only increases
11) Are you a detail oriented planner?
-- Me yes, wife no
12) Do you understand that once you buy a timeshare, it may be very difficult to sell or give away, and you are responsible for all fees, until you do?
-- Yes
As stated above, we like HGVC and Hilton hotels and the program on paper but would be open to look into other TS programs. Very thankful to find this forum.