Starwood Vacation Ownership

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Re: Starwood Vacation Ownership (by Larry B.):

I am also considering buying at Westin.

My biggest choice is between new and resale; voluntary and mandatory.

We plan to use the StarOptions to visit other places.

I can buy a 2 BD L/O EOY with 148,100 StarOptions and 100,000 incentive points plus another 80,000 Explorer points for $24,700 at Westin Lagunamar (Platinum). Plus, there are little perks: Gold Card, no II annual fee, SPG points.

The prices I see for a similar used 2Br unit at Westin Kierland with 148,100 pts. are between $15 -25,000.

I realize a big difference is resale value, but I plan to hold this 7 - 10 years.

I look forward to your opinions