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Actually - in the TS reservation world, a 2011 exchange really isn't a long way off, since 2010 is right around the corner. You should put in a "request first" as soon as your dates are firm - at least 12 mos. out. Spain always has a lot of inventory, and you will be able to do an online search as soon as your ownership is confirmed with Starwood.

Quote: Originally Posted by ondeadlin A ski season EYO Sheraton Mountain Vista deluxe 1BR went for $112.50 on eBay earlier this week. That's an amazing fall in value from a few years ago, when they regularly went for $2,500 (and that seemed like a decent deal). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_3921wt_1009 It seems the seller paid for the 2010 MFs as well, which makes it an even better deal.

Quote: Originally Posted by Fredm I agree. We don't know any of it. Not how much the rental fee is. Not how much the rental amount is. Not how housekeeping is charged, or allocated. For anyone to be making assertions (accusations) without this information is irresponsible. Yes, there is much we don't know. However, I tried to be conservative in my examples (e.g. only $100 to clean a 2BR condo) and based them on whatever information...

Quote: Originally Posted by Fredm I agree. We don't know any of it. Not how much the rental fee is. Not how much the rental amount is. Not how housekeeping is charged, or allocated. For anyone to be making assertions (accusations) without this information is irresponsible. I'd agree, except it's impossible to get this data from Starwood. We are deliberately kept in the dark. I've personally asked about rental income and...

FredM ... Bravo! Well stated. Every word of it! And, yes, it can be done. ... eom

Quote: Originally Posted by DanCali Jim, I am not sure why you think that there should be something special about eBay "sales" that never close. First, I am pretty sure this is something that happens offline quite a bit as well, both with developer sales and with broker assisted transactions. A buyer or seller can change their mind for whatever reason and walk away. If I had to make an educated guess, I would venture to say...

I agree with everyone on this thread so far. It is time to push for changes. Just like Gmarine said, I believe Starwood is failing miserably.

Quote: Originally Posted by LisaRex I'd agree, except it's impossible to get this data from Starwood. We are deliberately kept in the dark. I've personally asked about rental income and gotten nothing back but a canned response re delinquencies. I've personally asked for an email address to contact my HOA, and Starwood has repeatedly denied me this information. How are we to gather information if no one will respond to us?...

Quote: Originally Posted by jarta So, continue to question all expenses. But, learn the statutes and declarations that apply to the resorts. Without that knowledge (which Starwood knows in and out), you will merely flounder. If you make a written request to see information and Starwood doesn't respond, please don't come to TUG and cry about it. Sue Starwood (pro se and in small claims court) and I am sure you will end up getting...

Quote: Originally Posted by timeos2 Oh really? And just exactly where, and for what price, can you offer up this tremendous resale value and know you can get a sale at your alleged given price range? There are plenty of owners who would LOVE to know that secret! There are none that I'm aware of but perhaps I missed the magic site? Hope there is no upfront fee required.... Its called liquidity when you can convert an item into cash. There...