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Re: Marriott Going to Point Syst (by Bob M.):

Reading the comments from judithd63 - turn 2 weeks into 4 by using lockoff features - brought up another point that I failed to mention. That is, not only did Marriott short you when they handed out points for your week (if I converted to points, my point allocation removes 70% of the weeks that I had access to with my original purchase - unless I buy more points), they REALLY shorted you if you were going to use points for lockoff. It is not a zero sum game. Some examples of the point structure: Desert Springs (Mar-Apr plus assorted other weeks) 2BR 4225 1BR 2775 Studio 1950 Shortfall 500 points (per stay) For other periods, the shortfall is 350-450 points

Looking at Lahaina/Napili Towers at Maui, OF week 52 2BR 10,425 1BR 6875 Studio 4700 shortfall 1150 points

Or, using the least desirable period for Lahaina/Napili Towers OF 2BR 7,450 1BR 4875 Studio 3375 shortfall 800 points

Or, using the least desirable view (IV) for the cheapest weeks 2BR 4700 1BR 3100 Studio 2175 shortfall 575 points

Conclusion (other than you have been screwed) is: Stay out of the point system, or Buy more points, or Don't use lockoff to get more vacation weeks