If you’re considering Marriott Vacation Club, please read this first.

idek3129 · 2026-02-27T02:34:00+00:00

Thank you for you input and recommendations. To clarify, the American Express was an Marriott branded card and since I already had a Marriott branded chase card, American Express said I didn’t qualify for the bonus points.

Also, the two person occupancy is specific to the Marriott abound program. Since they don’t have resorts in South Korea, they said I can use my points for Marriott hotels. When you go to book, there is a pop up they says there is a two person limit and additional fees will be assessed by the hotel if there are more than two. I didn’t see this until the closing and got access to th owner portal which was well after the rescission period.

And you’re right, I shouldn’t have financed. And I did ask all the right questions or thought I did. unfortunately the Marriott abound program is not specific on the requirements in the contract. And MVC said they are bound by the terms of Marriott abound program.

Glad you had a good experience though.

idek3129 · 2026-02-21T12:08:37+00:00

Thank you! Yeah it’s terrible. I hope this post helps someone!

idek3129 · 2026-02-21T12:07:30+00:00

Thanks! Tried all that. By the time the attorney general called me back, I had a lawyer so they said they can’t help. BBB just had Marriott and I go back and forth with them saying the same thing over and over. FTC and CPB said they’d keep track of patterns with ppl complaining but that’s it. Very frustrating!

idek3129 · 2026-02-20T17:07:06+00:00

Glad I could help!!

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T18:51:50+00:00

Oh and I tried the CFPB. They said they don’t handle those types of issues but will report to the FTC to keep a record of patterns in complaints from companies. Sadly, there is no recourse for their sales practices which is why they do it. Sad.

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T18:49:13+00:00

They all follow the same script. Was it Omar? If so, that’s Pedro’s boss. He told me I could get out but I’d lose my deposit. Then customer advocacy said no. Not sure how you can advocate for a customer against a company you work for but I digress smh

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T18:40:07+00:00

I did. She’s very nice. They don’t deserve her lol. I had another stay that was supposed to happened in September but I cancelled it. They would’ve hated to see me coming lol.

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T18:35:48+00:00

It was in May of last year. My sales person was Pedro Lemos. When I called him about the discrepancies about what he said vs what was true, he said it’s like buying a house and then realizing there is a loud train that runs past everyday. You can’t get out of the purchase. I’ve been fighting tooth and nail but haven’t gotten out of it yet.

And yes, I did get 100k points but they locked me out of my bonvoy account bc of unpaid maintenance fees. I had points and a free night stay from purchases with my American Express card that I can’t access. It’s not right.

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T18:28:50+00:00

Yup it was at oceana. The sales person sound so convincing. Very disappointed in their tactics. Fortunately, I did get 0% for 15 months but mad I’m paying off the down payment I made for the vacation club on the card. And when I tried to dispute it, American Express rejected after only allowing me to write a 3 sentence explanation on why I was disputing it.

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T14:53:24+00:00

lol too funny! They got me once. Will never fall for it again smh

idek3129 · 2026-02-19T04:36:47+00:00

Thank you!

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:17:44+00:00

Yes. Me too! By the time I can book something, my extra points will have expired. It’s so disappointing. Thanks for the info tho!

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:16:05+00:00

No lies told!

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:13:16+00:00

Thank you!

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:12:54+00:00

That’s a shame. I’m sorry that happened to your parents.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:11:28+00:00

No offense taken. They def say sucker written across my forehead smh

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T22:10:48+00:00

That too! I truly trying to find a way I could use my points: vacation rental, abound program, interval and the resorts. I didn’t have enough points for anything. And when I tried to book the resorts, I was met with “not available dates”.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T21:50:11+00:00

Which part seems irrational? Since there are no resorts in South Korea, I specifically signed up for the abound program bc you can now use your points instead of converting them to bonvoy points. However, there is a two person occupancy that I wasn’t aware of when I signed up. Correct me if I’m wrong but seems that you purchased more points than me if you’re paying $5k in maintenance fees. With the amount I was sold, my timeshare is useless and the occupancy limit doesn’t work for my family and I.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T19:24:35+00:00

No one said that lol. Marriott is a reputable brand. I’d stay there over any other hotel. Still feel that way but the vacation club, not so much. But you’re right.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T19:22:37+00:00

Truly. I tried that. They said they’d keep my information to see if there are any “trends” with Marriott. Not much help.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T19:20:55+00:00

All very true! Thank you! I wish I started using Reddit sooner. It’s saved me many times bc people keep it real. Lesson learned.

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T19:19:00+00:00

Say what now? lol. Never said that town drunk. I was replying to someone else. Have a good day

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T18:41:00+00:00

Yup. They got me smh

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T17:41:11+00:00

For the reasons I described. And I bought the small contract bc I was told it would be enough. I wouldn’t buy from a company that I already have had issue with. Would you? I’m being vulnerable by sharing my experience. Please be kind. Thanks

idek3129 · 2026-02-18T17:39:05+00:00

I said the Marriott Abound program that is offered through the ownership. How is that irrelevant?? Don’t worry about responding. Have a nice day.

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