Marriott Vacation Club
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Lifelong financial drain
After decades as a Marriott Vacation Club owner, I deeply regret my purchase. The initial high-pressure sales presentation deliberately misrepresented key aspects of ownership. What began as a reasonable investment has ballooned to nearly $70,000 of debt with maintenance fees continually increasing from what was promised as a "small annual fee" to thousands of dollars annually. Despite planning vacations 6-8 months in advance, I've barely been able to use my timeshare a dozen times in nearly three decades. Where’s the "easy access” they proclaimed? Then came the ultimate insult during my 71st birthday stay: another high-pressure sales session convincing me to invest $20,000 on "Trust Points" to rescue my investment. Surprise! These points can't even be combined with my deeded week as promised, it’s now practically worthless. Marriott also concealed that my children would automatically inherit these financial obligations. It was presented as a benefit, not the lifelong burden it truly is. Between the exhausting sales marathons, microscopic contract print, hidden fees, and impossible booking system, Marriott has perfected the art of overpromising and underdelivering. This isn't a vacation club - it's a masterclass in travel deception. Save your money, it’s not worth it!