Opinions?

[crisi]

I would agree you don't purchase RIV just to stay there 1-2 times. That being said RIV might be a cheaper option on direct purchase to stay at AKV. That being said if you are wanting to stay at AKV all the time it likely makes sense to pay more for the booking advantage or to pay less and just get SSR points.

Yep, if you want to stay at VAKL all the time, you are fine buying SSR points - unless you want any chance at value or concierge rooms. Which are a longshot anyway even if you own there. Or unless you always want Jambo - where seven month availability might be tight.