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William, Ken...Thanks for your insights! We purchased two weeks at the same Marriott resort because we had planned to use one week (as a forced vacation and to have a familiar place to take elderly parents with us) and trade the other week. That was the plan. We haven't actually used our resort in years and it's time to unload. Renting has become hit and miss, in terms of covering the maintenance fees. Last year, I listed it for rent relatively late (my fault) at the same price it rented for the previous year, but due to a bit of panic in getting it rented and price competition, we actually lost money on the rentals. My "takeaway" in having the timeshare are some wonderful family memories. Ken...you have a good purchase/exit strategy! And, yes, I am now keenly aware of the resale market! Sigh. Again, thanks!