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Re: Marriott System (by DrRonald H.):

Purchasing Garden Views in order to save $$$. Get real!

Given 30 years of timeshare, Marriott is the premier system.

Stay w Poipu even thought Lihue has "bargains." All Poipu weeks are Platinum.

Hawaii (all islands) have a low supply of Marriott and Five Star properties. Real estate is simply not available and/or is expensive.

Pity the poor clients who have purchased in Orlando - Some of these Marriotts are excellent units, but Orlando is oversupplied, and Mickey soon wears off.

Hawaii - the whole world wants to visit Christmas to New Years or worse in the summer. If you will visit during the shoulder and/or off season, the experience will be radically different (better). Avoid Oahu at all costs unless you like to fly a very long time to visit little Los Angeles.

Ocean Front/Ocean View is well worth the extra investment. Why fly to Hawaii for a garden view?

You also mentioned resale - Resale is an excellent strategy for almost all properties.

However, Marriott looks upon the resale client as a second rate citizen. Many of the premier benefits from a direct purchase will not accrue to you. If you do not understand these benefits call Marriott Resale directly and learn about the benefits, and then mention the secondary office - Marriott will give you an honest reply.

If you plan to visit Kauai every year, the secondary market is fine. If you plan to trade, you are rolling the dice.