It should be 180k after Jan 15. However if they switch the SJU Marriott into Cat 7 before Jan 15 you are looking at the 210k. Also who knows if you get the availability in Jan 2009. Therefore one can rate the 30k difference as insurance premium to have the desired week secured.

In regards to the general "enhancements": I have a meeting scheduled with one of the MVCI sales sharks on friday and i am really looking forward to hear how they think they can convince people to buy their weeks from them instead of resale if the old "great point generator story" doesnt work anymore. Guess they have to improve those "bribes" (=First Day Benefits) dramatically to convince people in the know. However i fear that they focus on "Get a hotel room in Vail" whenever you want...