I guess, to be fair, the only way to know is if someone on this forum, other than Vacancier Permanent, tried it. He's a legitimate and valuable contributor to the forum, and while I'm a cynic when it comes to people, I have no reason to believe that he would have any motivation to try and bilk anyone on this forum. His contributions have only always seemed earnest and have consistently been very helpful.
I mean, being that we are such a small corner of the market, he has no real profit motivation to try and sell us on anything. I think his intentions are only to contribute and help.
But no more should probably be said, either way, until someone else tries it. If you can consistently get week long stays at 5000+ higher end hotels around the world, for $700 or less, than it isn't a scam.
If you can't, then it is.
Its a pretty simple experiment. A few guys could even split the cost. If I was in the position or had the time to do it, then I would be willing to split the risk, perhaps, between two other guys. If it works, and you want to travel a lot more than 1/3rd of the year, then just have the other guys buy out your share and get your own membership.
I mean, being that we are such a small corner of the market, he has no real profit motivation to try and sell us on anything. I think his intentions are only to contribute and help.
But no more should probably be said, either way, until someone else tries it. If you can consistently get week long stays at 5000+ higher end hotels around the world, for $700 or less, than it isn't a scam.
If you can't, then it is.
Its a pretty simple experiment. A few guys could even split the cost. If I was in the position or had the time to do it, then I would be willing to split the risk, perhaps, between two other guys. If it works, and you want to travel a lot more than 1/3rd of the year, then just have the other guys buy out your share and get your own membership.