Letter from Director of Membership

[johnsorg Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnsorg]

Does anyone know the terms of this offer? I received it in an e-mail today




Exciting New Opportunities for Members of THE ClubSM at Diamond Resorts International®

Diamond Resorts International® provides its members with simplicity, choice and comfort unlike any other vacation ownership company.

Our members expect more, and we are happy to deliver.

In keeping with our commitment to meet or exceed the highest standards of guest satisfaction and hospitality, I am pleased to present a new and exciting program that will give members like you the opportunity to add to the number of points you currently own. Now you can increase your vacation time, the quality of your ownership benefits and the size of accommodations available to you at special member-only prices. Under our new sales policies, members who take advantage of this special offer may also receive other special incentives.

For more information regarding the exclusive benefits of this incredible offer, contact me today. This could be the most affordable opportunity you may ever have to increase your annual allotment of points in THE ClubSM.

Act now to take advantage of this limited-time offer. After all, with THE ClubSM at Diamond Resorts International®, we're committed to your relaxation... simplified; every time, for a lifetime.

Sincerely,
Paul Shosted
Director of Membership Enhancement
Diamond Resorts International®

[longtimer Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close longtimer]

Hello,
I got the e-mail too. Right now I'm hesitant to purchase any more points. Availability is really an issue and we can't use all the points we have. Upgrading to an elite membership really doesn't seem to offer any great benefits. And remember, the more points you have, the higher your maintenance fee. Paying the maintenance fee with the extra points is really not a cost-effective option. And so far, the other uses of the points (like cruises, air fare, etc) are an expensive way to go. I'm interested in how others have responded to the offer. Especially since so many people seem to have little extra money right now.

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Does anyone know the terms of this offer?

If someone gets an answer, please post.

Upgrading to an elite membership really doesn't seem to offer any great benefits.

Well, the upgrades are nice and stretch your points, but it seems you don't need to stretch.

And remember, the more points you have, the higher your maintenance fee.

Yes and No. The maintenance fee per point remains the same but the overhead that includes THE Club fee and any base fees get spread over more points thus reducing overall cost per point.

Paying the maintenance fee with the extra points is really not a cost-effective option. And so far, the other uses of the points (like cruises, air fare, etc) are an expensive way to go.

In any 'system' that I have had experience with, this has always been the case.