So is Marriott Vacation Club Ownership really still a terrible idea? No longer traveling for work so points aren’t coming in these days but curious on whether there are insights from the fish community

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It’s not worth it. When you want to travel you can find the deals especially with Marriott. However, sit through the presentation for some perks (Aruba gave me 5 nights free and 50k points to listen)

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They give me the offer to attend the hour session. I would never attend without agreeing to what I would get. Also if you were actually going to become a member you can negotiate a lot more points and extras (kind of like a signing bonus)

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And I just spent a ridiculous amount on an Airbnb to extend the trip

I just did this presentation last week in Mexico to get a $500 resort credit.

Even by picking your home resort and getting the bigger points package for 13 nights a year it still takes 5ish years to break even at rack rates. You can always find discounted rates which extends that break even to 10+ years. Plus the properties aren't considered luxury by any means. I'm sure it's a great deal if you have a family and like to travel to the same resort every year.

I obviously declined, but then ended up buying a 5 night package with them that included 100k points for $900.

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All I got was a free dinner voucher for sitting in on the presentation in Aruba. Should’ve held out for more lol

You definitely should've! I've gotten great hotel rooms for ~1/4-1/3 of the price, 100k points, plus a cheap rental car in Hawaii.

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