kpeiper
TUG Member
Just saw there is only one listing for SVC on EBay. There used to be dozens listed. Is Wyndham buying them up to resell or fewer people dumping memberships?
Shell is taking them back through the Wyndham Ovation program (Wyndham managed now for a couple of years).
So They take them back from all of the crooked companies who charge the owners $3-5K for "helping" them get out of their contracts. So of course they don't bother to do anything more than call Wyndham.
Same thing happened when Marriott started buying back units left and right. The number of owners going to the post card companies likely didn't go down, but the number of Marriott weeks on Ebay certainly did. They just changed their tactic. Take the week back, perhaps even actually transfer ownership to them, then call Marriott to sell the week back to them. SO they made $2000-$3000 from the poor owner, then a few thousand from Marriott by selling it back. At least with the Ovation program, they aren't making any money on that end of the deal like they did with Marriott.Shell is taking them back through the Wyndham Ovation program (Wyndham managed now for a couple of years).
So They take them back from all of the crooked companies who charge the owners $3-5K for "helping" them get out of their contracts. So of course they don't bother to do anything more than call Wyndham.
Same thing happened when Marriott started buying back units left and right. The number of owners going to the post card companies likely didn't go down, but the number of Marriott weeks on Ebay certainly did. They just changed their tactic. Take the week back, perhaps even actually transfer ownership to them, then call Marriott to sell the week back to them. SO they made $2000-$3000 from the poor owner, then a few thousand from Marriott by selling it back. At least with the Ovation program, they aren't making any money on that end of the deal like they did with Marriott.
Sounds like this will be worth following, and we'll hope that more strategies can evolve. We're not in a huge rush, but don't want to saddle our kids with "forever" obligations that, in this information age, are no big bargain. We've enjoyed our SVC accommodations in the past, but SVC is now looking less and less relevant to our needs.
ZK
Shell is taking them back through the Wyndham Ovation program (Wyndham managed now for a couple of years).
So They take them back from all of the crooked companies who charge the owners $3-5K for "helping" them get out of their contracts. So of course they don't bother to do anything more than call Wyndham.
So what are the fees this next year? I am not home and have not seen the amount yet.
As of one hour ago, Shell is taking back weeks as part of the Ovation program. They will be sending me the paper work to sign over two EOY weeks at Kona Coast Resort.I called yesterday, they are NOT offering Ovation for Shell owners. I wish they were.
Sounds like this will be worth following, and we'll hope that more strategies can evolve. We're not in a huge rush, but don't want to saddle our kids with "forever" obligations that, in this information age, are no big bargain. We've enjoyed our SVC accommodations in the past, but SVC is now looking less and less relevant to our needs.
ZK
Sounds like this will be worth following, and we'll hope that more strategies can evolve. We're not in a huge rush, but don't want to saddle our kids with "forever" obligations that, in this information age, are no big bargain. We've enjoyed our SVC accommodations in the past, but SVC is now looking less and less relevant to our needs.
ZK
Are they taking back points only as well as deeded wks.?As of one hour ago, Shell is taking back weeks as part of the Ovation program. They will be sending me the paper work to sign over two EOY weeks at Kona Coast Resort.
Just got off the phone & yes they will take back points memembership have started the processAre they taking back points only as well as deeded wks.?
Sorry....thought I'd replied earlier. Just rechecked current invoice and my fees come out to just a shade under $.27/ point. Without the ARDA fee. We have 8300 points.
No costs except to get noterized, must be an USA noteiry, so in me case a trip to the US consulate in Toronto will be on the agenda, no big deal as I am making weekly trips to downtown TO. Reason for doing this are A health issue (wife), exchange rate Cdn. vs US $ and the actual cost (0.2671 per point, Americana)+ club fee (II) for 1500 points yearly) vs. other options. Tug membership will be paid back in spadesAre there costs associated or do you just sign them back over?
Thanks for the info on Ovations taking back Shell contracts ... is it the same phone number or a different one for the Shell owners?
That is the one. You will get Wyndham messages while you are on "hold," but eventually it will be answered as "Shell."The number they gave me is 866-313-8547..Wyndham owner services
CindyI would love to give them all back next year. What about current fees due for 2017? Do they expect you to pay the fees before giving the points back.