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Since I now am dealing with fact my RCI points-affiliated resort is filing for bankruptcy, I'm looking for where to buy. I really like my points. But I also don't want to spend a whole lot...

So... where can I get the most bang for the buck? Meaning a resort where the maintenance fees will translate to a hefty amount of points (I generally don't care about staying at the place, I want the points) and the purchase price will be low. Additionally, I want a resort that's relatively stable -- meaning no huge annual increases in fees or assessments or other surprises. Also, a place that ideally won't go bankrupt anytime soon.

Oh, and it wouldn't hurt if it's a place that will do a deedback... just so I have an exit strategy.

Yes, I'm asking for the world. But TUGgers are a smart bunch who know how to scope these things out, so I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
 

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Try the bargain basement here on TUG and perhaps EBay. Many times you can get a great place for a buck or even free. Heck, I just saw a Grandview in Vegas 2 bedroom with 121 k RCI points annually for a buck, free transfers AND a 200 Visa Card upon completion on EBay.


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Hi,
Do you get any use of the points from your timeshare now? It depends on where you want to own.
Maybe a RTU or Bi Annual would be better.
We own fixed weeks at 4 different resorts. Check ads on Marketplace to find a timeshare that might suit your needs.
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I've owned resorts strictly for trading purposes -- I got in and purchased South Africa when that was the way to go. I really just like seeing what I can find with RCI. But do need to check those ads...

Re Grandview: I've seen them pop up a fair bit when I looked about a year ago. I just wonder if that's the kinda place that will be difficult to sell down the road or deedback (the proverbial exit strategy...).
 

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I've owned resorts strictly for trading purposes -- I got in and purchased South Africa when that was the way to go. I really just like seeing what I can find with RCI. But do need to check those ads...

Re Grandview: I've seen them pop up a fair bit when I looked about a year ago. I just wonder if that's the kinda place that will be difficult to sell down the road or deedback (the proverbial exit strategy...).

I do think grandview would be hard to sell however if you get it for a buck, free transfer and 200 dollar card, you can easily resell it for the same you got it for on EBay. That one I just mentioned sold in less than a day. The maintenance there is low for the points.


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Re Grandview: I've seen them pop up a fair bit when I looked about a year ago. I just wonder if that's the kinda place that will be difficult to sell down the road or deedback (the proverbial exit strategy...).
If you hold out for a Grandview that's already in RCI Points, you won't get it for a buck, but it will hold it's value. We always use a penny a point/MF as a 'good value' point ratio for RCI Points and Grandview consistantly comes in a $.0075ish per point, so that's a LOT of bang for your MF $$! The buildings are concrete, and Las Vegas doesn't have hurricanes or fires, so don't expect assessments. It's a poorly kept secret, but these can be bought, you just have to keep watching places like eBay.

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I've been looking fairly constantly for the kind of Grandview contract mentioned above, and somehow missed that one. Can't find it in completed auctions, either, but the deals are definitely out there. There are also some great deals at Massanutten, but they're less common. Good luck!
 

CalGalTraveler

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Check out TimeshareNation.com I see free GrandViews listed there. BTW...I know nothing about the site so do your due diligence.
 

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If you hold out for a Grandview that's already in RCI Points, you won't get it for a buck, but it will hold it's value. We always use a penny a point/MF as a 'good value' point ratio for RCI Points and Grandview consistantly comes in a $.0075ish per point, so that's a LOT of bang for your MF $$! The buildings are concrete, and Las Vegas doesn't have hurricanes or fires, so don't expect assessments. It's a poorly kept secret, but these can be bought, you just have to keep watching places like eBay.

Jim

I just checked now Jim..Here was the results of today’s quick search and I’ve seen better than this often.

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I just checked now Jim..Here was the results of today’s quick search and I’ve seen better than this often.
OP wants RCI Points. This is fixed week. The bargain is the low MF/point ratio.
 

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OP wants RCI Points. This is fixed week. The bargain is the low MF/point ratio.

I’ve seen ones with RCI points ranging from 98000 to 121 k points often for a buck. They are out there. You just need to look and be diligent. That was only a quick search.

I agree. The MF to points value at Grandview are very good.


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If there is a Resort you think you will use year after year, call them and ask if they are holding any foreclosed Weeks they will give you for free. Their incentive is to start getting MFs flowing again on the Week. This worked for me once...

George

Clever idea. I know of one case who got a FREE, yes FREE, (I didn’t believe him until he showed me the paperwork) Maui Ocean Club. Yes, it’s a one bedroom pool view. He called up Owner Services and asked if they have any units they want to rid themselves of in inventory. Initially, they said no so he gave them his number in case something pops up. 6 months later they called him. They even covered the transfer costs.

So, if you are lucky, you can get the resort you want for nothing if you don’t care about the view or the number of bedrooms.


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