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Amy, we like Marriott Ocean Club Maui. We own one week on the resale market would like to add a couple of additional night ocean view. Went to the Marriott sales presentation that would've cost us about $16,000 which is too much. We always go to Hawaii the first week in January which is a very low man. What is the best way to get oceanfront or view for two additional nights in Maui for 1 bedroom in the first week in January? Why wouldn't you buy directly from Marriott. If I pay $8500 on resale market plus $2000 transfer fee and $300 education fee, $10,800 versus $15,600 Marriott and get additional 7500 points, wouldn't I be ahead? [Q=amyh206] My recommendation is to buy a cheap lock off able week on the resale market. Many times you can find a week for under $1k. You can lock off, deposit with Interval, and have two vacation weeks every year. Keep in mind that you still have maint fees but for about a thousand dollars per year you get two 5 star vacations...DO NOT buy destination points as a first time owner!! Let me know if you need any more help.[/Q]