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Re: Marriott Vacation Club point system (by Michael B.):

Here is my problem with the point system. I have 750 carryover points to 2018. Just to add on to an Aruba trip I need to wait 10 months in advance and then hopefully find good airfare. Having stray points to me is almost like losing them. I will eventually find something that works. I certainly would not use my points for Absecon, New Jersey. Years ago I rented a Marriott timeshare in Brekenridge , CO. and paid $103.00. per night for three nights Memorial Day weekend. I even got a much better room since the rental they first gave me was with wet paint. With any hotel point system I can cancel up to 4:00 PM the sam arrival day at no cost to me. I had 1900 Marriott timeshare points to use in 2017 after I cancelled a timeshare use in Newport , CA. in November. I had to use the points by the end of 2017 or lose them. Now where can you go withing two months with not being a Platinum member. I tried and tried Craigs list, etc. and guess what? I lost the points ECH! I would not buy any more points and after I use a fifth encore vacation I will not buy anymore. Aruba is the place for me. Even Marco Island is now out as you don't know if you will receive a good view with four buildings.