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Marriott lost track of a very simple concept: To make money you have to provide your customes with something they want at a price they are willing to pay. And for services like a timeshare it has to be done in a way that the vast majority of owners feel is fair and approprite. I am anxious to hear Marriott's explanation as to why they moved away from deeded property as it makes zero sense to me. They can't argue that they changed from deeded property to make the system more flexible as it would have been just as flexible if they just added a points option. What will be interesting is how Boards of Directors at various locations handle this. These Boards are elected by the owners to ensure their needs are being appropriately handled. It is not at all clear to me how they can properly carry out their responsibilities under this new points plan. MARRIOTT: RETURN TO SELLING DEEDED PROPERTY WITH THE POINTS PROGRAM AS AN OPTION -- JUST LIKE YOU CLAIM IT IS FOR CURRENT OWNERS. AND DO IT NOW.