Well, I'm giving RCI a little more time on this website, along with myself. I've found that I had to click on all of the top links and all of their options within those links to find things that I thought didn't exist anymore. It's not too bad, now that I've called RCI five times and used every search feature link. Favorites are there, along with the original search options in the original format. There are some changes in those links that I haven't gotten used to but most everything seems to be there and more options within the advanced search features as well. And it's still a work in progress, so I'm hopeful that it will become user friendly to me as I learn the new format. I only own weeks so the points side may be way different and I can't speak to that. My biggest issue is the Platinum Member Card. I can't see much of an advantage for me with this. On going Searches and holds are free with Platinum, but the cost is the same when you confirm the trade. Only difference for me now is that I have to pre-pay the trade fee. I get it back if I want to cancel. 3 travel agents confirmed that my ongoing searches are first come first served even against a Platinum members ongoing search. I don't think the 300 points would be useful for me, but I would need to see how those points stack up against a rental car and hotel stays. The upgrades to bigger units or another resort can't happen until you are inside of two weeks of your stay. Not helpful to add another couple from Indiana to Hawaii. They would not be able to make plans and get flights that soon. An immediate upgrade option may sway me, but as of now, I don't see the value.
Chris