Original Message:
Buying Marriott Vacation Club via Redweek resale (by Tracey S.):
Not only is it not mandatory, it isn't an option to enroll in the points system if you buy (bought) resales, not brokered though Marriott, after June 2010. There have been a few limited opportunities to enroll post 2010 resales but have required an additional 2000 + points retail purchase which would cost $20,000+. Even the Marriott brokered resales require an additional points purchase.