rhochnadel wrote:
You will get a lot of negative responses on this forum, but if you buy your membership on the secondary market and don't pay their high up front membership costs you can make C2C work for you. There are only a limited number of resorts so you have to be willing to go where they are, and learn to work within their rules, they are quite strict. Don't worry about the points, they work a lot like credits, just make sure your account stays positive. I use C2C probably 30 or 40 nights per year, I feel I am getting my money worth. GNP all charge 1500 points per night, $15, still well worth it. If you want more details from me, IM me, I will respond with more details.
For the most part I agree, however, not ALL GNP only charge 1500 points, or $15.00 per night. Last summer we were going to stay at a GNP in northern Ohio on Lake Erie, this park charges 4500 points or $45.00 a night. That said, depending on how many nights you spend in your RV, the cost saving can be significant. My home park has a yearly maintenance fee of $375, and Coast to Coast is $150 per year. My home park has four other resorts in the network and charge members $0 per night. At an average of $35-$40 per night, 10-12 nights cover my maintenance fee. For us, this system works, for others, maybe not.
