A Gift of Time [merged]

[MOXJO7282]

I wonder how many people are going to turn around and rent some of these prime weeks for some extra $$...

I have to admit to already doing it. I did it the last time they offered these weeks as well. If its not against the rules I'm going to do what I can to maximize the value of my TS investment.

I know some take exception to someone doing this, and I'm sorry they feel that way, but if its within the rules, I'm going to do it to extract the most value from my ownership.

 

[LAX Mom]

$950, you're right.
I think I am going to pass on this whole deal. As interesting as it seems, I must ask myself, do I really need another week to trade....maybe not today.
I wonder how many people are going to turn around and rent some of these prime weeks for some extra $$...

I also was tempted but I'm going to pass.

If Marriott allows you to rent these weeks then I have no problem with people using these for rental inventory. They are playing by the rules and it's available to anyone who wants to risk getting stuck with a week they can't rent. If that happens you could always deposit the week with II so it's not too big a risk.

 

[scrapngen]

some newbie questions here...

So first of all, thank you for posting about this opportunity! I only :rofl: own two developer weeks so have not received an invitation to this yet. However, was able to view -and purchase- using the link above.

My main reason for purchase was as traders, because I already own PP week 51, 52 to use. I used the chat function to verify that I was eligible, and to see what the difference was in choosing OCCUPY vs. EXCHANGE - other than the obvious. (whether there was some cost savings etc in choosing exchange right away) Was told I could choose to exchange later, no fee difference.

Here are some of my questions:

I'm hoping that by choosing OCCUPY, even though I intend to trade, I get the benefit of using request first through II. Otherwise it seems that I'd automatically be in the "deposit first" category. Does this sound right?

Oh, and also do I need to get a reservation number to add these weeks to II's potential list? (like how my other weeks show up so I can search even tho I haven't deposited them?)

Secondly, people seem to agree that there are no AC's available for these unless you have home resort. Yes? Anyone have any differing experience - say, using the BONUSWEEK code as described above??

third, I seem to remember recently seeing something about getting a second week through II that's called XYZ?? Anyone know about this? Is my memory faulty here, or should I post this particular question on the exchange board?

Thanks again!! I am hoping to understand how II works now - because we don't intend to trade our purchased weeks for several years, but now we can take some extra trips...

 

[Dean]

So first of all, thank you for posting about this opportunity! I only :rofl: own two developer weeks so have not received an invitation to this yet. However, was able to view -and purchase- using the link above.

My main reason for purchase was as traders, because I already own PP week 51, 52 to use. I used the chat function to verify that I was eligible, and to see what the difference was in choosing OCCUPY vs. EXCHANGE - other than the obvious. (whether there was some cost savings etc in choosing exchange right away) Was told I could choose to exchange later, no fee difference.

Here are some of my questions:

I'm hoping that by choosing OCCUPY, even though I intend to trade, I get the benefit of using request first through II. Otherwise it seems that I'd automatically be in the "deposit first" category. Does this sound right?

Oh, and also do I need to get a reservation number to add these weeks to II's potential list? (like how my other weeks show up so I can search even tho I haven't deposited them?)

Secondly, people seem to agree that there are no AC's available for these unless you have home resort. Yes? Anyone have any differing experience - say, using the BONUSWEEK code as described above??

third, I seem to remember recently seeing something about getting a second week through II that's called XYZ?? Anyone know about this? Is my memory faulty here, or should I post this particular question on the exchange board?

Thanks again!! I am hoping to understand how II works now - because we don't intend to trade our purchased weeks for several years, but now we can take some extra trips...

I don't recall what people's experiences were before on this subject but in order to exchange it you'll have to add that resort to your II account if it's not already. They will charge $39 to do so or they will waive the fee if you extend a year. I suspect this would be avoided if you chose the exchange option on purchase but an not certain.

 

[mpizza]

How's this for a GOT strategy: I would like to trade into Hawaii in Spring of 2012. Since these units are available to trade thru December of 2012, if I purchase an Hawaii GOT week, theoritically I should have home resort priority for trading back.

Let me know if my thinking is on track.

Thanks!

Maria

 

[dioxide45]

We just got the gift of time offer. No developer weeks owned.

In order to deposit these, do you need to know upfront? It would seem that you couldn't deposit any of these online at II since you aren't booking your home resort. Even if it is your home resort, you may no longer have the option to deposit a 2010 week online, so it would require a call to II. Will II even take your week directly, they won't show that you own at that resort, would they want you to pay the fee to add a resort to your II account?

 

[dms1709]

Which resort

I am looking to purchase one of the weeks, for exchanging. Which resort would pull a summer week in Hilton Head (I realize I am asking for an educated guess) at a reasonable cost. I split my owned units, which makes it difficult, if not impossible to pull a resort that only has two bedrooms.\

Thanks

Donna

 

[camachinist]

Last time I did GOT, at MGC, I deposited it with SFX as an experiment. It did work.

Just got the e-mail early this morning. Own two developer weeks. Hmm....

The price for NCV is about the same as my MF's and gold week property taxes.

 

[AMJ]

I also discovered my GOT email this morning. I own 2 developer weeks and 2 resale ones.

 

[m61376]

Gift of Time inventory is definitely running out. I was just considering Waiohai for a friend and there is nothing left. That resort had the best week avail 12/24 - 12/31

That one really surprised me. How wasn't that considered a Plat. Plus week, or is Waiohai all Plat. and no Plat. Plus?

I was also going to see if a friend wanted that this morning, since she still has kids in school. Oh well....

 

[LAX Mom]

I don't recall what people's experiences were before on this subject but in order to exchange it you'll have to add that resort to your II account if it's not already. They will charge $39 to do so or they will waive the fee if you extend a year. I suspect this would be avoided if you chose the exchange option on purchase but an not certain.

In past years I was able to deposit weeks obtained from GOT with II after the purchase with no additional fees. These were different Marriott resorts than those I owned. II had some special code for making a one-time deposit and didn't charge the regular add-on fee to add a new resort to your account.

Oh, and also do I need to get a reservation number to add these weeks to II's potential list? (like how my other weeks show up so I can search even tho I haven't deposited them?)

Also, I don't see anyway to search II with one of these GOT weeks unless you already own at that resort. It won't show on your account online (even if you have a Marriott res number) until you actually deposit with II. But you will need that Marriott res number when you call to make the deposit.

 

[thinze3]

I purchased a 3BR at Grande Vista and deposited it. I think it will be a great trader to anywhere. Let's see how long it takes to get an email from Marriott.


Added:
Got my email from Marriott and can also see the reservation online when I plug in my name and the rez number. Should get an email in a day or so from II about the deposit.

 

[ldanna]

Best trader - Gift of Time

What would be the best week I could buy that will have the best trade power?

I like StreamSide at Vail, 2bd, Dec 31st for $1050.

 

[mjkkb2]

since one of the requirements for GOT weeks is to have the maintenance fees current, would I be ineligable for purchasing if we have not closed yet (it's our first week) on our Oceana Palms, thus have not paid the MF yet?

It lookks like I could go ahead with purchasing the GOT. Would Marriott later cancel my week if somebody there checked and saw that 'technically' we don't own (until we close) the timeshare and have not paid the MF?

Any thoughts.

 

[thinze3]

since one of the requirements for GOT weeks is to have the maintenance fees current, would I be ineligable for purchasing if we have not closed yet (it's our first week) on our Oceana Palms, thus have not paid the MF yet?

It lookks like I could go ahead with purchasing the GOT. Would Marriott later cancel my week if somebody there checked and saw that 'technically' we don't own (until we close) the timeshare and have not paid the MF?

Any thoughts.

Do you have a MVCI account set up yet at my-vacationclub.com? If not, you cannot log-in and purchase a week. If so you should be OK.

 

[mjkkb2]

I do have everything set up. I was just worrying that once I've purchased a week, a marriott rep may see that I don't have my MF paid (oviously since we didn't close yet) and cancel that week.

 

[RedDogSD]

Marriott Maui Ocean Club will definitely have the best trade power, followed by the other Hawaii marriotts, followed by Ski Season (UT, CO, Lake Tahoe). Dec 31st at Vail should be a very strong trader. Does it lock off?

 

[thinze3]

You should probably check availability. All the "super" weeks are long gone.

 

[Serina]

If I purchase a Gift of Time week at a resort that I don't own and 'exchange' it instead of 'occupy' will it show up on my Marriott website/II to be able to search for options?

 

[RedDogSD]

Can someone PM me a link or an email address? I own a developer week at Ko'Olina but if the email came, the SPAM filter got it. I never saw it. There is probably not much left, but if I could grab NCV or a Palm Desert, I would enjoy them.

 

[LAX Mom]

Can someone PM me a link or an email address? I own a developer week at Ko'Olina but if the email came, the SPAM filter got it. I never saw it. There is probably not much left, but if I could grab NCV or a Palm Desert, I would enjoy them.

There is a link in post #51 of this tread.

Edited to change to post #51.

https://www.my-vacationclub.com/week53res.jsp

 

[LAX Mom]

If I purchase a Gift of Time week at a resort that I don't own and 'exchange' it instead of 'occupy' will it show up on my Marriott website/II to be able to search for options?

Yes, it will show up on the II site once you have purchased it and it has been deposited by Marriott.

It won't show up on your Marriott account with Marriott Rewards unless you call Marriott res and ask them to attach your MR account number. And this only applies if you intend to use the week, once you deposit it with II you've lost the week and can't attach your MR number.

 

[LAX Mom]

Marriott Maui Ocean Club will definitely have the best trade power, followed by the other Hawaii marriotts, followed by Ski Season (UT, CO, Lake Tahoe). Dec 31st at Vail should be a very strong trader. Does it lock off?

Marriott doesn't allow you to lock-off these deposits. You have to deposit the entire 2 bedroom (or 3 bedroom).

I'd buy several if I could lock them off. I just really don't need any more weeks and it's not worth it to me if they don't lock off. I always travel at the last minute so having a 2 bedroom on deposit is more trade power than I need.

 

[thinze3]

Yes, it will show up on the II site once you have purchased it and it has been deposited by Marriott.

It won't show up on your Marriott account with Marriott Rewards unless you call Marriott res and ask them to attach your MR account number. And this only applies if you intend to use the week, once you deposit it with II you've lost the week and can't attach your MR number.

I bought my GOT week this morning, and it is already in my Interval account. I can hardly believe it. :whoopie:

If I purchase a Gift of Time week at a resort that I don't own and 'exchange' it instead of 'occupy' will it show up on my Marriott website/II to be able to search for options?

Yes. It is listed as a "supplemental week", and you can search with it.

 

[icydog]

I'm thinking that Lakeshore Reserve in Orlando for Dec 31st might be a strong trader and the fees are much less than my maintenance fees for that resort. That's the only bargain I see on the GOT promotion. I may reserve the two bedroom for II deposit.

Never mind... Even though I still believe the Lakeshore is the best option on the GOT I do not have $850 to spend on another week to be deposited in II. I just looked, and with all that has happened this year, I have five weeks in II deposited already. Maybe I'll do this next year.