Member cards for associates?

[happyrebster]

Quick question: I am an associate because I share a pile of points with my extended family -- and only one person could actually be listed as "buyer." But we share the points and our guide has known that for years. The only bummer is that I put in funds for my "share" of the points and I didn't get a member card. Can associates ever get member cards? Anyone out there ever done it? How about getting a copy of Vacation Magic sent to my home? C'est possible?

Thanks to all who take the time to answer . . .

 

[RobDoc]

Normally, only those on the deed will receive the "official" documents - like membership cards, dues statements, annual meeting annoucements and Vacation Magic. It can't hurt to call MS and ask, but don't be surprised if the answer is no.

Good luck!

 

[happyrebster]

Thanks, Doc!

If you are right, I would strongly advise anyone on the boards against being an associate. You do NOT get your money's worth . . .

 

[Chuck S]

... I am an associate because I share a pile of points with my extended family -- and only one person could actually be listed as "buyer." ...

Not true, it is a deed, just like a house, it can have more than one owner. You could have been listed on the deed as an owner...but if it was financed, you'd also have to be on the loan.

 

[Dean]

You can have multiple people on the deed. And you could modify the deed to add your name for a very modest cost.

 

[happyrebster]

Huh. My guide didn't mention that possibility. In fact, I'm an attorney (albeit obviously not a real estate expert!) and I didn't think of it either. Good points all around. Thank you, people! I really appreciate it.

If I could bake you a cake, I would . . .

 

[Dean]

Huh. My guide didn't mention that possibility. In fact, I'm an attorney (albeit obviously not a real estate expert!) and I didn't think of it either. Good points all around. Thank you, people! I really appreciate it.

If I could bake you a cake, I would . . .

When I first bought, I didn't either. The attorney I dealt with just put it in my name only and by the time I thought to ask about it, it was too late. He agreed to change it if I paid all the fees all over again. Every time I think about it I want to give him some free advertising. I almost did and still wish I had reported him to the Bar.

I added my wife as an associate and it wasn't a big deal other than to her. Interesting that when we added a new contract, we put it in both our names. Note this was the same resort but a different use year so this did not become part of the original ownership. Even still, once she was a member, they sent her a membership card on the original contract as well as the new one. I still haven't figured that one out.