buying through redweek and elite status?

I am currently an owner for HGVC in Vegas on the strip. We have 9800 points and desire to get up to 15,000 points for elite status, but was told by Hilton sales person you cannot attain elite status if you buy your deed anywhere other than Hillton. Is this true? Does anyone have any experience with this personally? Thanks, Stephanie

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