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Original Message:

ask-redweek-marriott-buys-ilg-vistana-hyatt (by Roberta M.):

I don't own a Marriott resort, but I love trading into their resorts. However, my resort (Star Island) has a deal with Wyndham and they are after me to switch (and PAY to do it) to a points system. When I purchased my resort it was considered a five star red week, now a pineapple symbol. But Marriott only uses points. I am concerned when I trade my unit, Interval/Marriott will convert my resort into a point basis and my unit will become devalued as a result. Since I have a deeded property, will I have a leg to stand on to retain my resort's trading status?