Saintsfanfl
TUG Member
I was fortunate to find Redweek and Tug when I did but even if I had bought developer, I really would not have any regrets. Timeshares are not for everyone but there are definitely satisfied timeshare owners.
Sorry... rant over.
My wife would tell you that had we not bought our first timeshare in 1985, I would never have taken a vacation. ........
It amazes me how many WM owners I meet who have no idea how the WM program works and have not taken advantage of On-line Learning Center on WM's website. Reading TUG comments also adds a great deal to one's understanding of what's going on in the industry. Thanks to all Tuggers who care to share information on TUG. Cheers!
We also bought a 1 BR condo in the oceanfront building at the Buganvilias in Puerto Vallarta and love visiting there every year.We have been timeshare owners since 1986. We bought a Presidents' Week in the Poconos PA, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths about 2 1/2 hours from home. So much better than a motel room with 2 kids back then. It was a resale from the developer, so cheaper than new. We don't use it anymore, but my grown son does every week 7 to ski as he is off from work that week.
The next was an every other year Buganvileas in Puerto Vallarta, hotel room from developer that I always deposit and trade for much better (usually a one bedroom suite at the Buganvileas in PV!!) through RCI.
That followed with 2 MX timeshares bought on Ebay and a Vegas week also on Ebay. We almost always deposit the MX timeshares with RCI and get great trades, better than our deposits. The Vegas week is deposited (when not used) in II which gets even better trades still (Marriotts, Grand Luxxe, etc).
When the 25 years run out, we will let the 3 MX weeks go, so we will still have the PA and Vegas weeks to use. But I will miss those MX weeks and the great trades we have made with them.
I might even sell (give away) the MX weeks toward the end of the contract to someone who would want to continue another 25 years, as they come with a vacation fair trade week as well.
Put me down as a very satisfied owner. Friends call me "Vacationing Ronnie".
It seems as though, if you come to visit this site among others and read the posts, there are so many people that are sorry they ever purchased their timeshare.
One day they woke up and thought, why did I ever do this? It seemed so promising and wonderful at the time. Now, it's nothing more than a heavy financial burden that they carry and can't get out from under.
Isn't there anyone out there that's happy with their decision and would do it again? Isn't there anyone out there that has indeed profited, no matter how small, by renting out a timeshare they couldn't make use of?
Come on people. There must be more than a few that are happy with their decision.
Sorry... rant over.
Come on people. There must be more than a few that are happy with their decision.
Might I suggest, since you own a Marriott try exchanging to Hawaii before buying. You could try different islands to see where you would like to own. We went to Hawaii last June, but we exchanged to Maui thru another TUG member. We are not interested in owning there. Too expensive and a long trip for us from Florida. We did love it there and we also did 3 nights at Ko Olina in Oahu. That's a Marriott next to Disney Aluna. Safe Travels!I agree with MOXJO7282. We were "lucky" and naive to purchase from Marriott years ago. We made use of our week and look forward every year. We are now looking to add to our Hawaii week through Redweek and TUG. The information TUG provides and wealth of knowledge is priceless and as a family, we are able to be truly together and enjoy our vacations.