A Gift of Time [merged]

[zcrider]

Cheapest one I found was 2 bed in Branson (Willow Ridge Lodge) for $750, but I would expect this to have the lowest Marriott trade power b/c week 1 in branson is silver season.
I tried for a ski week, but the only one left for Dec. 31st. date this morning was Steamside for $1050. Not a bad deal, but you could only pick occupy, not exchange (II must be filled up on the exchanges for that week right now?) I would guess it would still be great to grab and wait until the exchanges are taken, then the demand is higher again and then deposit it in a few months???
Thanks to everyone who has posted information about this deal!! This is what makes reading TUG so valuable!

 

[MOXJO7282]

the best GOT values to me were the Maui 2 BDRM OF units for 12/31 for $1750 that were still avail yesterday as I bought another, and the 12/24 Waoihai OV weeks that were $1500 I think, which were sold out.

The GOT for resorts that aren't in prime season like Orlando, NVC will likely not all get taken because as mentioned they aren't much better than getaways.

I don't know the Ski season market for Marriott. Were there any 2BDRM killer offers? I assume since Dec-Jan is ski season they would have major value. What were some of those great GOT ski weeks

 

[DanCali]

Its a good point, but I guess I am looking more for me than renting. I would be just as happy in Orlando in week 51 as week 53, so I could not justify it. Since Marriott claims that they are going to sell these at GOT's, we may not see any Getaways with the exact same week (unless they do not sell them all).

If you have flexible travel dates, I would not buy this.

Buying just to rent is somewhat too speculative for my taste, especially with 2Br ski weeks already gone (those were a no-brainer). I already rent out 1-2 of my own weeks each year and, while doable, it does take some effort. The difference is that I bought more than I need out of choice (to get the flexibility I want with two systems) so I know I'd rent 1-2 weeks out, but renting out more than that is a bit too much hassle...

However, if I have the ability to get a relatively strong trader now for the price of MFs that gives me some more flexibility in the future with my own units' usage (even if it will possibly involve an extra rental of my units in the future).

 

[RedDogSD]

the best GOT values to me were the Maui 2 BDRM OF units for 12/31 for $1750 that were still avail yesterday as I bought another, and the 12/24 Waoihai OV weeks that were $1500 I think, which were sold out.

The GOT for resorts that aren't in prime season like Orlando, NVC will likely not all get taken because as mentioned they aren't much better than getaways.

I don't know the Ski season market for Marriott. Were there any 2BDRM killer offers? I assume since Dec-Jan is ski season they would have major value. What were some of those great GOT ski weeks

The Vail was $1050 for the 1, 1 + loft, or 2 bedroom, so those who got the 2 bedroom for the same price I paid for the 1 got a great deal.

 

[californiagirl]

I'm very peeved at Marriott. I own THREE developer weeks and have yet to receive the email!! I appreciate the GOT link. I contacted MVCI and was sent a copy of the email for MVCI employees that stated the following:

"To all associates:
All owners with an email address on file will be sent the offer of The Gift of Time. We will be sending to Owners with 4+ weeks first, then 3-4 week Owners, then 2-3 week Owners, and finally less than 2 week Owners. This will occur over the next 3 or 4 weeks."

So, I don't understand why I am at the bottom of the food chain. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[m61376]

I'm very peeved at Marriott. I own THREE developer weeks and have yet to receive the email!! I appreciate the GOT link. I contacted MVCI and was sent a copy of the email for MVCI employees that stated the following:

"To all associates:
All owners with an email address on file will be sent the offer of The Gift of Time. We will be sending to Owners with 4+ weeks first, then 3-4 week Owners, then 2-3 week Owners, and finally less than 2 week Owners. This will occur over the next 3 or 4 weeks."

So, I don't understand why I am at the bottom of the food chain. Thanks for letting me vent.

Seems sort of random, and unrelated to direct or developer weeks (since someone with only resale weeks has posted that they, too, received the invitation).

No love here either....

 

[Dean]

I think it is a REVERSE quality issue. This may explain a couple of things. The Interval Rep had no problem offering me NVC in November/December (what I was not seeing online) on the phone. He said that the Vail week at week 53 was in the very top of their demand meter. He said that Newport, in Nov/Dec is not in the top since it is cold there.

That may explain why I can see the NCV with Ko'Olina 1 bedroom, but not 2 bedroom. Ko'Olina 1 bedroom in Sept (when I was using it) has high demand, but not the HIGHEST, so they offered NCV. Ko'Olina 2 bedroom is more valuable so they did not think it was a fair trade to offer me 2 bedroom NCV during the cold time of year.

I guess it makes sense although I hate electronic babysitters. Let me research and make my own decision. I declined the NCV in Winter. I have an ongoing request for June-Sept 2010, or April - Sept 2011. I am sure I will get something eventually.

II doesn't restrict trades down in terms of trade power, only resort quality. I'm sure the issue is one of resort quality and Vail is certainly at the bottom of the list in that category within the Marriott group, along with HP.

 

[KathyPet]

We currently own two MVCI's. We will soon own a third and have owned three at one time before. We have owned since 1994 and I have never once received a "Gift of Time Offer' and i am getting pretty PO'd about it

 

[scrapngen]

My $15 TUG membership just keeps giving!! THanks, TUG!

I have two PP developer weeks and still... haven't gotten the email.
Could be simply because we're too new...

But I was able to get weeks due to OP's gracious posting. Isn't next year another year with a week 53?? If so, I think I'll make some notes from people's postings this year and have a better idea of what to pickup for trades/use next year if we still have a job. :rofl: I chose a NCV and Grande Vista two bedroom this time. Waiohai's were gone, and wasn't sure about Dec 17 ski resort timing - if it would be a good week or not. I'll have to see what I am ultimately able to exchange with these two. I'm just happy this time to get a couple more Marriott weeks to enjoy somewhere or get something similar.

 

[kmij]

GOT

i, too, am annoyed that we have never received the GOT email. we own 3.5 developer weeks. when someone posted the link, all of the places i would use were gone, including our two home resorts.
so much for marriott's loyalty to its owners. there should be a better way to do this. maybe limiting owners to one week until all owners have a chance and then open it up to friends of owners. and then resale buyers, too.

 

[scrapngen]

i, too, am annoyed that we have never received the GOT email. we own 3.5 developer weeks. when someone posted the link, all of the places i would use were gone, including our two home resorts.
so much for marriott's loyalty to its owners. there should be a better way to do this. maybe limiting owners to one week until all owners have a chance and then open it up to friends of owners. and then resale buyers, too.

You say that you can't get any at your home resorts? I see that one of the places you own is KoOlina (you don't list your other resort), and I just checked - they still have 2 bedroom oceanview units available. (Probably 1 and 3 as well) I have it sitting at "holding your reservation temp." so I know you should still be able to get it. The week is Dec. 17.

Hope this helps!!

 

[MountainGal]

A Gift Of Time

I'm curious as to whether Marriott only sends out the invitation to buy time (week 53) to owners that purchased through the developer or do they send to all Marriott owners, even those that purchased on the resale market.

 

[m61376]

I'm curious as to whether Marriott only sends out the invitation to buy time (week 53) to owners that purchased through the developer or do they send to all Marriott owners, even those that purchased on the resale market.

It seems like the offers were a bit haphazard, with some multiple week developer purchasers not receiving the offer while some two week resale purchasers did.

 

[aka Julie]

It seems like the offers were a bit haphazard, with some multiple week developer purchasers not receiving the offer while some two week resale purchasers did.

Never received the offer -- own 3 weeks (2 developer and 1 resale). I find that Marriott's e-mail communications are spotty at best.:annoyed: Never received our e-mail notification of maintenance fees for 2010 for Barony Beach, nor received a paper copy.

 

[Weimaraner]

Just got our Gift of Time email today. We own 3 weeks. Sure took awhile.

 

[jesuis1837]

Same here but i'm just a one week (resale) owner...

With those prices... i think i'll pass....

 

[jin]

I'm curious as to whether Marriott only sends out the invitation to buy time (week 53) to owners that purchased through the developer or do they send to all Marriott owners, even those that purchased on the resale market.

I'm a resale owner, and just got the email yesterday..... Pete

 

[rsackett]

I own two resale weeks, I still have not gotten the offer.

Ray

 

[laurac260]

here's the e-mail in it's entirety as I received it today

for point of reference, we are resale owners, and own one week. This is our first use year as owners)


Dear _________________,

Because of a special occurrence in our timeshare calendar this year, Marriott Vacation Club® will experience an extra week available at many of our resorts. As a valued Owner, we are pleased to make these weeks available to you for only a low holiday occupancy fee.

The Gift of Time program provides you a unique opportunity to enjoy premium weeks around the holiday season and explore new destinations at Marriott Vacation Club resorts. You can even reserve multiple weeks or deposit weeks with Interval International®.

Please note this is a special, limited-time offer and we encourage you to act now. To reserve a Gift of Time week, visit My-VacationClub.com and use our online reservation process.




Please note: This is an extra week available for occupancy, over and above the week(s) you own. You may reserve multiple villas if you’d like (pending availability). All maintenance fees must be current in order to take advantage of this offer. Reservations cannot be canceled, changed, listed for rent, split, locked-off into separate units, or traded for Marriott Rewards® points. Please note this offer is based on availability.

 

[mybelle]

GOT

We received the link today, 6/1. We are 1st year owners of a Developer week. I am surprised at the prices, seems like they are charging what amounts to the annual MF to stay a week. If it were actually a deal, I'd have jumped at a week during the holidays. Not saying they're not worth ~1,000, but i sort of expected a 'real good deal'. Good luck to all of you that can take advantage.

Retirement Hopefully in 7 years!

LeeAnn

 

[Jaybee]

We got our email on May 27. I thought we were out of the loop, so I was surprised to get it at all. We own one week, a white week at DSVII, bought as a resale through Marriott. It sounds like a crap shoot, doesn't it?

 

[danuty]

Gift of Time

We own 2 platinum developer weeks and never received the offer. We did book an NCV week using instructions posted, deposited it and received confirmation for 2010 Thanksgiving week. Also received an AC which, for some reason, we were able to book 6 months(?) ahead for a 2 bedroom Shadow Ridge for the week after Thanksgiving. Thanks again to all you tuggers!

Diane

 

[catharsis]

We own 2 platinum developer weeks and never received the offer. We did book an NCV week using instructions posted, deposited it and received confirmation for 2010 Thanksgiving week. Also received an AC which, for some reason, we were able to book 6 months(?) ahead for a 2 bedroom Shadow Ridge for the week after Thanksgiving. Thanks again to all you tuggers!

Diane

I note on the Marriott booking page for the GOT there is a space to enter a code from II to receive an AC - does anyone have any information as to how one would get such a code?

Thanks in advance.

Catharsis

 

[danuty]

Gift of Time

As per poster Thinze I used "bonusweek". Good Luck.

 

[LAX Mom]

I note on the Marriott booking page for the GOT there is a space to enter a code from II to receive an AC - does anyone have any information as to how one would get such a code?

Thanks in advance.

Catharsis

II will only issue an AC to your account if you purchase a gift of time week at a resort that you own and have been offered an AC for a deposit during the time period of the gift of time week. For example if you own Newport Coast Villas and have been offered an AC for a Dec. 31 deposit, then you purchase a gift of time week (Dec. 31) and deposit it with the code (bonusweeks) you'll likely get an AC credited to your account.

If you don't own at Newport Coast you won't get an AC. I purchased 2 weeks (both resorts/dates should have qualified for an AC) at resorts that I don't own. Even though I used the code when I made the purchase I didn't receive any AC's. I didn't really expect to get the AC's but figured it was worth a try.