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Buying a HGVC resale -- possible issues??
Hi all,
My wife and I are looking into buying a HGVC resale from a private party. What are some of the possible disadvantages of purchasing a resale vs. directly from HGVC?
We have been told several things, and it is hard trying to figure out what the real truth is. A rep from the site where this property is listed says that there is no difference. I called HGVC and they claimed that as a resale owner, I would not have access to a whole list of club perks. She said I would not be able to exchange the points to RCI through them as well as other perks (which she was vague about). She also mentioned about Hilton exercising their right of first refusal, but I'm not sure how ofter that really happens. Of course, she also wanted to put together a purchase package for me, so you can see her motivation.
So what is the real answer here? Does anyone have direct experience w/ purchasing a HGVC resale? Obviously the price is a lot better, but I don't want to regret it if we don't have the same essential services as a direct sale. For example, we would want to most likely use the HGVC points to use on other vacations, not necessarily full week increments, and not necessarily at the property where the timeshare is deeded. We would want the ability to bank/borrow points, and roll them to RCI or Hhonors, if we choose as well.
Sorry for the long-winded post -- I would GREATLY appreciate any or advice you can give us. Thanks!
Kurt
My wife and I are looking into buying a HGVC resale from a private party. What are some of the possible disadvantages of purchasing a resale vs. directly from HGVC?
We have been told several things, and it is hard trying to figure out what the real truth is. A rep from the site where this property is listed says that there is no difference. I called HGVC and they claimed that as a resale owner, I would not have access to a whole list of club perks. She said I would not be able to exchange the points to RCI through them as well as other perks (which she was vague about). She also mentioned about Hilton exercising their right of first refusal, but I'm not sure how ofter that really happens. Of course, she also wanted to put together a purchase package for me, so you can see her motivation.
So what is the real answer here? Does anyone have direct experience w/ purchasing a HGVC resale? Obviously the price is a lot better, but I don't want to regret it if we don't have the same essential services as a direct sale. For example, we would want to most likely use the HGVC points to use on other vacations, not necessarily full week increments, and not necessarily at the property where the timeshare is deeded. We would want the ability to bank/borrow points, and roll them to RCI or Hhonors, if we choose as well.
Sorry for the long-winded post -- I would GREATLY appreciate any or advice you can give us. Thanks!
Kurt