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I take issue with the conclusion that Marriott just shut down the reslale industry. There is a case to be made that they just helped it. If you wish to go to Grande Ocean or someplace that is already sold out and owners have a high rate of usage, the way to make sure you can go there is to purchase a deeded unit. And the market price of these units will be far less then purchasing the points needed -- and you are far more likely to get there. In addition, the mtce fee for the deeded property is far less then the 40 cents per point. And you can still trade the unit thru II. So given the above, how did Marriott shut down the resale industry?????