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We own one week each in Marriott Newport coast villa and Palm Desert more than 15 years ago as deeded owners. Most recently we attended the presentation for owners. The sale's rep tried to get us to convert from a deeded week to their new point system plus $695 fee. After he told us what are the points we will receive from conversion, we found we do not have enough converted points and go back to our own resort for a week at the same time period. We purchased the best time including the new year and holiday. Becareful, you must find out what are the points you will get from exchange. Being a week owners, we get a week for a week no matter what the points required now and in the future. We learn from other point owners, they can not get back a week from the exchanged to points. The sale's rep try to sale on the flexibility for 3, 4, 5 days option. Unless you are going to the resorts near your home for 3-4 days, who wants to pay a long distance air fare for only 3-4 days. We are happy to keep our deeded week.