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Original Message:

Re: Secondary market vs purchase from developer (by Larry S.):

I think you are always better off buying from ebay or redweek if you go to the same place or are willing to trade within the network. Ignoring the freebee when you sign up the difference for a 2 br maui is about $16K-$18K. So if financial considerations is the primary objective don't buy from the developer. The only sales pitch line that was true(as an owner) was the quality of your vacations will be better. As someone with 3 kids or more(if we take friends) we need the sleeps 8 plan. I can either stay in our 2 br or trade for 2 rooms at the Westin in Puerta Vallarta for example. We do love the flexibility and being "forced" to take nice vacations.