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Re: Marriott Going to Point Syst (by Den):
We own 5 Marriott timeshare weeks and did elect to register our weeks for participation in the Destinations program. This program does provide some options and/or flexibility to existing owners but the trading values for deposited weeks are inadequate to enable an equivalent trade. Further, the pricing for Destination points is far beyond any potential value of these points. I do not believe we are any worse off by enrolling in the new program but I also do not attribute much value to such participation. We will not buy any Destination Points as they are really overpriced and command unreasonable maintenance fees.
Based upon my experience, ownership of a week at a resort "you will use" is the most important aspect of timeshare ownership. Were I to start over, I would either rent the weeks needed thru Redweek or buy weeks (I would use) from private parties. I would then enjoy the benefits of timeshare use at, I believe, the lowest out of pocket cost.