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[2018] Enrollment of Weeks in Destination Club at no cost

tschwa2

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Is the "free enrollment" offer for developer-bought weeks still valid, or was it a limited time offer?
I think it is still ongoing if you watch the webinar. It does not include developer broker resales so for the most part it had to be pre 2010 for Hawaii and continental US and whatever the cut off dates may have been for properties outside of the 50 US.
 

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I think it is still ongoing if you watch the webinar. It does not include developer broker resales so for the most part it had to be pre 2010 for Hawaii and continental US and whatever the cut off dates may have been for properties outside of the 50 US.
This was at the bottom of the latest e-newsletter (InsiderSpotlight)

There was a link
Attend a complimentary 30-minute webinar to learn about the benefits of enrolling your Week(s) in the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations® Exchange Program. If you purchased your Week(s) prior to June 20, 2010, your enrollment fee may be waived.
 

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Thank you very much @rthib & @tschwa2
When I looked online I only saw the $595 fee. My own week doesn't qualify, but I have a friend who bought developer prior to 2010. I will let her know.
Edited to add:
I found the blurb in my last newsletter. Thanks again!
 
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If you own 1 or more weeks that are legacy weeks you should take the course to enroll. The first year fee is waived. The only reason not to enroll is if you own multiple weeks and not all weeks are legacy weeks. In this case you would still need to keep the weeks that can’t be enrolled in a separate II account paying membership fees for that.m
 

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If you own 1 or more weeks that are legacy weeks you should take the course to enroll. The first year fee is waived. The only reason not to enroll is if you own multiple weeks and not all weeks are legacy weeks. In this case you would still need to keep the weeks that can’t be enrolled in a separate II account paying membership fees for that.m
There are other reasons not to enroll based on whether the added costs are worthwhile to the individual. However it is early to justify the yearly fee to belong if one can ditch the personal II account and even if they can't the free trading, lock off and change fees add savings quickly.
 

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I recently paid interval international for 3 year membership renewal. If I enroll my week into Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Exchange program - I assume I lose the 3 year renewal (b/c it will be covered by the exchange program dues) or will I get a credit for unused interval membership time?

"These Dues currently range from $205 to $270 per owner, and you'll also enjoy a simplified fee structure so you don't have to pay separate fees for Interval International® membership, exchanges to other Marriott Vacation Club resorts or trading for Marriott Bonvoy points. Enrolled Owners will still be required to pay the annual maintenance fees due each year to their resort's owners association. "
 

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I recently paid interval international for 3 year membership renewal. If I enroll my week into Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Exchange program - I assume I lose the 3 year renewal (b/c it will be covered by the exchange program dues) or will I get a credit for unused interval membership time?

"These Dues currently range from $205 to $270 per owner, and you'll also enjoy a simplified fee structure so you don't have to pay separate fees for Interval International® membership, exchanges to other Marriott Vacation Club resorts or trading for Marriott Bonvoy points. Enrolled Owners will still be required to pay the annual maintenance fees due each year to their resort's owners association. "
You can call II to cancel and they will give you a refund.
 

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I recently paid interval international for 3 year membership renewal. If I enroll my week into Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Exchange program - I assume I lose the 3 year renewal (b/c it will be covered by the exchange program dues) or will I get a credit for unused interval membership time?

"These Dues currently range from $205 to $270 per owner, and you'll also enjoy a simplified fee structure so you don't have to pay separate fees for Interval International® membership, exchanges to other Marriott Vacation Club resorts or trading for Marriott Bonvoy points. Enrolled Owners will still be required to pay the annual maintenance fees due each year to their resort's owners association. "
You can request a pro-rated refund for the II membership fee. If you paid to upgrade to gold or platinum though, I think that is non refundable and they won't transfer it to the new account either.
 

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I just had this situation happen. I have an exchange I am using in December. My membership goes through February. The rep said I can get it prorated and a partial refund. She said I must be a member through the date of my exchange and then I can cancel.
 
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