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Huh??? (by KC):
markl18 wrote:Re: >> ...yes, it -- Wyndham -- IS a corporation -- and just what's wrong with that? Truth is, had we known about the bad old Cendant Corporation (Fairfield now Wydham, RCI, Avis, and a gaggle of hotel nameplates) before we bought, we certainly would not have bought Fairfield points. We always hated dealing with them. The best thing about Ovation was the opportunity to end the relationship with Fairfield/Wyndham quickly and cleanly. That all said, there's nothing at all wrong with a "corporation" unless, of course, you're a fan of Bernie Sanders or worse.<<
I don't know where you're coming from, nor what Bernie Sanders has to do with anything in this discussion, but my reference to "corporations" was not in ANY way disparaging to them. On the contrary, my statement was nothing more than an objective and truthful observation that Wyndham is a BUSINESS and, as such, has their own bottom line as primary concern, not consideration of or compensation for those "customers" who bought their grossly overpriced product in the first place. No "political" statement was intended or implied.
By the way, although I don't own within Wyndham, I think the Ovation program is GREAT for any Wyndham owner seeking an easy and permanent exit and who is willing to accept that they will receive no compensation for returning their ownership (which Wyndham will turn around and sell all over again to someone else, btw). The program is certainly a "win / win" for anyone who wants nothing more than to get OUT, with no other expectations.
Unfortunately, a program like "Ovation" can only be offered by (companies, businesses, corporations, chains --- pick whichever word you prefer that doesn't somehow offend your apparently delicate sensibilities) with very deep pockets. Smaller independent timeshare resorts having no affiliation with big corporate entities with very "deep pockets" simply could not afford to offer any such program. To do so would likely soon result in their financial insolvency and having to close their doors.