What are the trade-offs between buying from Marriott and buying from an owner?
ONLY one thing, the abilty to trade your TS usage for Marriott Reward Points. Period
If I buy from an owner, can I still bank weeks, trade etc.?
A friend showed me a site that they use called Interval International. Would I be able to use that?
Yes absolutely.
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