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Original Message:

Buying Marriott Timeshare - Advice Please (by Gary E.):

I am based in the UK and looking to buy a Marriott Timeshare in Spain. I spoke to Marriott and they quoted me a figure for a Gold week at the resort in Spain.

At the weekend I noticed that a broker was re-selling timeshares in the same property for approx 1/3 of the cost quoted to me by the Marriott. The broker does not even collect the money, it goes thru a registered finance company who check out whether there is any outstanding debt on the existing agreement .

Is there a catch - am I missing something ?

I have asked Marriott and all they have told me that I would not be entitled to points if I did not use the week.

Any advice that anyone has on this would be appreciated.