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What is the HGVC Inventory Activation Fee

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Hi :)

When we 'had' signed the paperwork for a HGVC purchase (since cancelled thanks to TUG :) there was something on the contract that said "Inventory Activation Fee, $250, 1X Per Interval." Can anyone tell me what this means?

Thank you!
 

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Hi :)

When we 'had' signed the paperwork for a HGVC purchase (since cancelled thanks to TUG :) there was something on the contract that said "Inventory Activation Fee, $250, 1X Per Interval." Can anyone tell me what this means?

Thank you!

After you close on the HGVC property and you are in the HGVC as the new owner, you will receive a bill from HGVC for $250 as an activation fee. This applies even though you are already an HGVC member.

This is in addition to any closing or transfer fees.
 

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Thank you... and I am assuming this is a 1-time only fee :)
 

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I am a new owner through resale purchase and was charged $500 for the inventory activation fee. Not sure why it doubled, but will post once I find out if this is an error.
 

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I think the fee is to set up your HGVC account for online access.

There are also conversion fees if you buy an affiliate, for instance Bay Club charges $250 to convert an every other year for HGVC point use and set up HGVC account, $500 for an annual. I think GPR Resorts charge $995 fee for HGVC enrollment / conversion.
 

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I just called member services and they said it was a billing error and it should only be $250 for the inventory activation fee, plus my annual dues. So worth the phone call.

So far a happy HGVC resale purchaser. Thank you Seth Nock for all your time answering my newbie purchase questions.
 

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I just called member services and they said it was a billing error and it should only be $250 for the inventory activation fee, plus my annual dues. So worth the phone call.

So far a happy HGVC resale purchaser. Thank you Seth Nock for all your time answering my newbie purchase questions.

Good on you for checking, their system is known for a few quirks but they are good about correcting them. I read another thread on here of someone purchasing late in the year and having to pay the annual fees for the year, even though there was no usage left, I think the cutoff was Oct 1st for the annual club fee waiver.

I own two every other year, one odd, one even and sometimes I get a double bill for annual dues, one from each resort owners association.
 
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