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Re: Starwood point and star options (by Tracey S.):

Even if they list Starpoints in their ad they are incorrect no starpoints with resale. All Starwood properties that have Staroptions (all retail and mandatory resale) have to pay the SVN fee. Buying just to trade for starpoints doesn't make a lot of sense. A person can buy 20,000 starpoints directly from starwood each year for $700. If you are married you can each purchase 20,000 and then transfer to the other. So for $1400 you get the same 40,000 starpoints- no ongoing obligation just buy if you need to and no upfront fee. So you would be looking at spending $20,000 out of pocket to save $300 a year?

Trading in works but generally you still need to spend $10,000-$30000 or more out of pocket to Starwood. And there is always a little risk. You can only trade in one timeshare towards another. They really don't want your timeshare they want your money but are willing to give you somewhat of a break for turning in one they think they can sell fairly easily. You have to already own a week before you can make a deal and it is possible that they won't want the week you have.