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This is all BS from sales. I have it direct from the SVP of Sales/Marketing and two regional directors that PIC stays intact with Privileges - this conversation has had and decided months ago that PIC stays intact with Privileges. PIC Plus is permanent as well, only PIC Express is limited to five years. The concept that you won't see availability with resale points, or PIC points, or anything else is also BS and a common lie from sales. There's no priority and within the standard 10 month booking window, everyone sees the same inventory within CWP (exceptions are only for PR and MVC inventory).
Correct. Any time a sales rep, or T.O., tells you that you are about to lose a previously-held right or privilege, they are pitching heat and simply trying to coerce you into an upgrade.
But if you go to these owner updates (a.k.a. Sales Presentations) you only have yourself to blame. You will be pitched and many/most times you won’t like what you hear. If the free dinner or gift is worth the time and aggravation then have at it. Personally, I think 3,4,5 hours of vacation time is worth a lot more.
Wyndham also has a telesales group. For all brands. There isn’t as much pressure, you control the conversation, and you’ll have time to think about everything. They will be more than glad to take an inbound call so if you ever feel a burning need for a sales pitch, call their 800 number.