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Best Way to Trade my MVC 2br/2ba LO into II

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I have an annual platinum MVC 2br/2ba LO TS at the Grande Vista which I purchased resale in 2018. It is not eligible for conversion to points which limits me to just the Grande Vista, BeachPlace Towers, or Ocean Pointe. I have started to purchase platinum HGVC deeded points due to the overall ease of the points system even with resale purchases which leaves me with the MVC property. Originally my first thought was to sell it but then I started thinking about using it as a trader in II. Yes, this adds the II membership costs to my COI but if it traded well it might prove worth it in the long run. With all that being said I was hoping someone could assist with sharing details on the most effective way to put the lockoff unit into II. Should I enter it as 2 separate units, 1 Master and 1 guest or put it in as a whole 2br/2ba villa. When I travel it is typically just my wife and myself (no kids). The whole reason we bought the 2br LO was we do occasionally travel with one set of parents so the LO option seemed beneficial just in case we needed.
 

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I have an annual platinum MVC 2br/2ba LO TS at the Grande Vista which I purchased resale in 2018. It is not eligible for conversion to points which limits me to just the Grande Vista, BeachPlace Towers, or Ocean Pointe. I have started to purchase platinum HGVC deeded points due to the overall ease of the points system even with resale purchases which leaves me with the MVC property. Originally my first thought was to sell it but then I started thinking about using it as a trader in II. Yes, this adds the II membership costs to my COI but if it traded well it might prove worth it in the long run. With all that being said I was hoping someone could assist with sharing details on the most effective way to put the lockoff unit into II. Should I enter it as 2 separate units, 1 Master and 1 guest or put it in as a whole 2br/2ba villa. When I travel it is typically just my wife and myself (no kids). The whole reason we bought the 2br LO was we do occasionally travel with one set of parents so the LO option seemed beneficial just in case we needed.
Deposit as 2 units. You can use one side to get a 2BR in II.
 

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That's a good trader. I have (2) 2 BR lockoffs gold season and they've been great so far. An example is that I locked it off, booked gold season weeks at Ocean Pointe (July 5th - 12th), then took those two and traded back into Grande Vista 2 BRs for Easter week and Christmas, two of the four or so highest demand weeks of the year.

You should be able to get 2 BRs with both sides.
 

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In order to do this I need to reserve them in MVC owners site as two separate reservations, correct?
Only if you want to reserve different dates for the weeks. This can be done online.

Otherwise, I reserve the highest demand week for my 2BR unit (Thanksgiving) online, as I want to get the reservation as fast as possible, and not mess with locking off initially. Then I call back and ask them to split (lockoff) to 2 separate reservations after the reservation frenzy dies down. I don't tell them I'm depositing, and just ask for the reservation #s. Then I either occupy or deposit, depending on our plans.
 

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I had a reservation setup already with the full villa for the week after July 4th, 7/10-7/17. I put in a cancellation request for that one and I will rebook it as two separates then put it in Interval.
 

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I have an annual platinum MVC 2br/2ba LO TS at the Grande Vista which I purchased resale in 2018. It is not eligible for conversion to points which limits me to just the Grande Vista, BeachPlace Towers, or Ocean Pointe. I have started to purchase platinum HGVC deeded points due to the overall ease of the points system even with resale purchases which leaves me with the MVC property. Originally my first thought was to sell it but then I started thinking about using it as a trader in II. Yes, this adds the II membership costs to my COI but if it traded well it might prove worth it in the long run. With all that being said I was hoping someone could assist with sharing details on the most effective way to put the lockoff unit into II. Should I enter it as 2 separate units, 1 Master and 1 guest or put it in as a whole 2br/2ba villa. When I travel it is typically just my wife and myself (no kids). The whole reason we bought the 2br LO was we do occasionally travel with one set of parents so the LO option seemed beneficial just in case we needed.


Keep in mind that if your Villa is a member of the Florida Club (which I assume it is) you can reserve (at the six month mark) at Doral, and Legends Edge (as well as BeachPlace and Ocean Pointe) directly thru Marriott.

Otherwise, you can trade thru Interval International, and you can get some very nice places since a Platinum Grande Vista is an excellent trader. I always advise folks to lock off so you can obtain two trades for your one week. Also, the studio side of your lockout can get you a two bedroom Villa (as long as you are willing to pay the upgrade fee).

Have patience with the systems, use them correctly, and you'll have a very beneficial ownership!





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I had a reservation setup already with the full villa for the week after July 4th, 7/10-7/17. I put in a cancellation request for that one and I will rebook it as two separates then put it in Interval.
If this is the week you want to deposit, no need to cancel. Just ask Marriott to lock off and pay the fee.
 

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Just a suggestion as you exchange on II-
Reserve a high TDI week in your season and place your request as far in advance as possible.
Marriott owners can deposit 13-12 months in advance,
Having a good trader does no good if there are no units being deposited to exchange into.
I’ve been happy exchanging my gold season premier Orlando Marriott week by requesting early.

My week is enrolled now so I don’t know the exact fees- used to be $80 lock off. Each regular exchange fee on II is currently $209- I believe there is an M- M discount even for unenrolled weeks. Eplus is $59, upsize is $99 per step for basic members.

Pricing is in the faq at the bottom of the page if you are an II member.
 

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