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We each have different views about what we want and/or need from timeshare. We started with Marriott timeshares in 2006 and all are Marriott, 11 weeks plus 2,500 points. Four are not enrolled in the Vacation Club points system. In summary, we have access to nearly 24,000 points plus 4 non-enrolled prime weeks close to home that are used or easy to rent. We have a large family, 6 families including 19 grandchildren, and can use what we have. We started all this with units close to home for family reunions. It's ok with the weeks but difficult with the points due to the number and cost of points we need as well as difficulty in getting reservations. However, we are fortunate to have acquired owned weeks that cost less in the initial outlay and maintenance fees. We could not afford to do what we are doing with the expensive points program. So, I'm trying to assess what this will look like in 10 years. Vacation Club is not developing much and seems more focused on trying to get us to use our points to buy vacations provided by others. So what will this look like 10 years out for our "forever" purchase? Will my children want to inherit this stuff when they must pay the maintenance fees?