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Re: Re: Re: Re: Is now a good time to buy MVC timeshare? (by Den):

tadk2 wrote:

Part of the dream portion of the sales presentation is committing to the vacations. Once your in, it forces you to put vacations a the front of your conscious. If you reflect on that and use the ownership and learn the system you will eventually recoup the investment in the form of vacations. If you use it a lot you will be ok.

sgarcher wrote:

So Dennis what do you suggest if you made all of those mistakes and let the Marriott sales people pressure you into a purchase and here it is four months later regretting paying that retail price for your points? Especially when you really could not afford it.

sgarcher you seem to be interested in my insight, so here it goes again. I don't think you can dispute these facts.

Our timeshares are being used to our advantage and we are just fine. But in retrospect, we would do it in a different and less expensive way. My comments are just directed to others for consideration as they make their decision.

1. What can I really do with under 5,000 Vacation Club Points? This is a $50,000+ initial expenditure, plus $3,000 in annual maintenance fees, plus 11%+ in interest. Keep in mind that you could rent a good high season week at OceanWatch or Newport Coast for $3,000. And by the way, you can get the rental week you want.

2. Why not buy a resale week for $10,000 with $1,500 in annual maintenance fees that can be used or rented out. Remember, "cash" from a rental is a much better currency than "points."

3. Consider what your Marriott vacation club points purchase is worth when you walk out the door - from $50,000 to less than $10,000 in 90 minutes. But, that's only if you can sell it.