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I converted last summer
I was able to convert my resale points into Club points last summer. As everyone else has mentioned, I got the run-around about this until I told them I was willing to buy some points to do it. I was told I could convert if I bought 2,000 points and that it was a "really good offer" because they don't normally let you convert anymore.
I'm sure they were just saying that to convince me to do it. But I have no idea who else I could have talked to in order to buy into the Club...once they find out you have resale points, it's like having leprosy or something.
My suggestion--if you really want to buy resale to save $$ (which there's tons of stuff for cheap or "free" right now), just plan on being happy with whatever home resort you buy into. If you REALLY want the Club though (as I did), just factor the cost of the 2,000 points into your decision.
Most importantly, make sure you "buy" your points at the resort that is in your Trust. For example, if you bought a US Collection Trust, DO NOT buy the points at the California or Hawaii collection resorts. You will get charged TWICE for the HOA costs (but once for the maintenance fees). In short, you'll be throwing away about $250 per year extra that you wouldn't if you just bought ALL of the points in the same Trust.
So, in short, they don't make it easy to convert and maybe there's a way to do it without buying points, but good luck to you! Otherwise, just figure you'll have to spend an additional $7,000-$10,000 for the Club privileges depending upon whatever 2,000 points costs these days. Just remember you still saved tens of thousands of dollars for buying resale...
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