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Original Message:

Re: Newport coast Villa's (by Ricardo S.):

joolvera wrote:
If you want to spend an extra $10,000 go through the resort and pay about $22-26,000. If you buy through the resale market, you will pay significantly less. $12-18,000.

WHAT ARE THE DISADVANTAGES OF BUYING THROUGH A RESALE MARKET VERSUS MARRIOTT? I WENT THROUGH A PRESENTATION AT THE NEW PORT VILLAS AND ONE OF THE SALES PEOPLE TOLD ME THAT I COULD NEVER ACCRUE MARRIOTT POINTS IF I BUY THROUGH A PRIVIATE PARTY? ARE THERE ANY OTHER DIFFERENCES YOU KNOW OF BEFORE I BUY THROUGH A RESALE? THANK YOU