Dan, ... Do all the Marriott owners get access to purchase the week 53 usage at the same time?
I thought that Marriott opened up the buying to multiple week owners first - with the multiple, multiple week owners getting the very first chance to buy. Is that still correct?
And, how do the new Marriott DC (points only) owners fit into the week 53 mix?
Don't you think Starwood would be criticized here if it gave week 53 perks to Elites (Starwood's multiple owners) first?
And, how is it a "Gift of Time" if you have to pay for it? Finally, what does Marriott do with the "gifts" bestowed on it by the people who rent week 53 usage? Does any of the "gift" go to the resort or does it go into Marriott's pocket?
Full disclosure: Since I own 7 Starwood weeks, I'd benefit from that type of perk.
... eom