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thinking of buying more points

basl99

TUG Member
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68
Resorts Owned
vistana, worldmark
which is better to buy - WorldMark or Wyndham?
 

rhonda

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TUG Member
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498
Location
San Diego, CA
Resorts Owned
Worldmark, DVC, Grand Pacific Palisades // Gone: Warner Springs Ranch, Seapointer (SA), WinPointVIP (?)
Your title says, "more points" ... and your profile shows Worldmark ... so I'll assume you already have WM.
  • Which resort system has more properties in areas you wish to travel?
  • Are you already using WM fully? Do you feel constrained in the WM system for lack of points? What are those constraints?
  • Are you using WM's cash options: Bonus Time, Inventory Specials, Monday Madness, FAX, etc.? Do these work or not work for your needs? Why / Why Not?
  • Are the properties you hope to use available in both systems? (We almost bought Wyndham to get to Pagosa Springs ... gladly it was available for time as a WM affiliate and later direct WM inventory! Our problem was solved!)
  • Is there something you already find attractive about Wyndham? Are you willing to learn both systems thoroughly and carefully for best use of each?
TL;DR: It depends. :)
 

HenryT

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Points
403
Location
Northern Virginia
Resorts Owned
Cypress Pt, Eastern Slope Inn, HRA, SBP, WSJ, Hyatt Sunset Harbor, Hyatt Pinon Pointe, Veranda Beach Club, HGVC Hurricane House, Wyndham: Long Wharf, Royal Vista, & SeaWatch Plantation.
As Rhonda's reply implies, you have not provided enough information on your needs to provide a rational assessment.

Timeshares are not a "One Size Fits All" purchase. You need to provide information on where and how many points you currently own, where you want to go, what size unit, quality requirements, etc.
 

Mongoose

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Location
Colorado
Resorts Owned
Hyatt Pinion Pointe, HGVC The Bay Club, HGVC Elara, Worldmark
It really depends on what you want and where you want to vacation. My unscientific observation is that owners with WM tend to be generally happier than owners with Wyndham. Also seems like Worldmark has slightly higher resale value.
 

easyrider

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Aug 21, 2005
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Location
Palm Springs of Washinton
Resorts Owned
Worldmark * * Villa Del Palmar UVCI * * Vacation Internationale*
We live in the Northwest USA so WM is better for us because there are many WM resorts in driving range which makes it easy to use bonus time.

Bill
 
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