Interval International (II) exchanges during flexchange

[ira g]

I own 4 studio units at Ocean Landings in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Their TDI ratings from the Interval guide and website are 150, 140, 85 and 55. I have no problem with the varied trading power when attempting to book a unit, in the future outside of flexchange. In the past I was able to see the same units available during the next 59 days i.e. during flexchange regardless of which unit I used to search. My question is that during flexchange does the value of trading power still come into consideration or is not applied?

 

[VacationForever]

I have seen the Vistana and Marriott priority period applied for a couple of days before other units can see them. I do not know about whether trading power applies.

 

[melissy123]

Aside from preference, I've seen trading power come into play sometimes even when check-in is the next day or even same day. Like for the Four Seasons Aviara and Marriott OceanWatch. Not all my units could see these, just my best ones.

 

[dioxide45]

Aside from preference, I've seen trading power come into play sometimes even when check-in is the next day or even same day. Like for the Four Seasons Aviara and Marriott OceanWatch. Not all my units could see these, just my best ones.

Similar situation with Crystal Shores in Marco Island. Even in flexchange it takes a very powerful week to pull this property.

 

[tschwa2]

It becomes more relaxed the closer to check in day. I don't know if 59 days is a magic larger step down that just continues to drop or if it is just gradual starting at 75 or even 90 days prior to check in. While you might not be able to tell much difference between you weeks at 30 days out, I bet if you were comparing it to a 2 BR 100+tdi you would still be seeing fewer overall available exchanges during prime season.

 

[Panina]

A strong week will show everything, a weak weeks will show more then before but still limited. A weak trading week will not see Marriotts or high area weeks.

 

[dominidude]

My question is that during flexchange does the value of trading power still come into consideration or is not applied?

Yes, II takes into account the trading power of your deposit, which includes the TDI, even during the flexchange period.
II slowly relaxes the constrains on what your timeshare can see as the check in date gets closer, then abruptly stops accepting timeshares deposits two weeks from check in.
Right now, possibly because of the strong economy, more people are using their timeshares rather than depositing them, so if you deposit first, you might find yourself having to choose from slim pickings.
Thats why I strongly suggest that you request first, and only if your exchange request can be fulfilled, should you consider depositing your week.

 

[Saintsfanfl]

TDI doesn't mean much if the resort has low trading power and the unit is small. On top of this, small units have been weakened over time and "flexchange" tightened due to the economic turnaround and higher demand for units.

I remember someone selling a large number of Ocean Landings studio units a few years ago because they were having trouble pulling high quality exchanges during flex like they used to.

 

[ira g]

Thanks all. It seems that most posters have had the same experience as I have. Regardless they are great weeks for the very reasonable MF of about $275 per week including taxes. Two of the weeks also received accommodation certificates from Interval. Thanks again for the responses.