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Do you use II Platinum for anything other than exchange fees and getaway discounts?

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So far, I haven't traded through II. I am wondering what benefits people actually use and value from a Platinum Upgrade other than the obvious getaway and unit size upgrade discounts.
 

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Priority views on getaways too


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Also platinum escapes- super cheap weeks mostly in the usual places like Orlando, Williamsburg etc


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Discounted upgrades on unit size. Regularly $118, I think. I only pay $59. That is a big savings because most of my weeks are one bedrooms, and I like to upgrade to the two bedrooms.
 

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Discounted upgrades on unit size. Regularly $118, I think. I only pay $59. That is a big savings because most of my weeks are one bedrooms, and I like to upgrade to the two bedrooms.
Do you mean you book one bedrooms and upgrade to two, or are the TS you’re depositing for exchange mostly one bedroom units but you want to book two bedrooms?

We’re trying to learn about II in preparation for joining!
 

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Do you mean you book one bedrooms and upgrade to two, or are the TS you’re depositing for exchange mostly one bedroom units but you want to book two bedrooms?

We’re trying to learn about II in preparation for joining!
The regular upgrade fee is $99 per step-up. Even if you deposit a studio and are able to see a 2-BR unit, then you can purchase 2 step-ups which would be $198 total. However, with Platinum membership your total would be $118 ($59. per step-up). So, if you exchange a 1-BR unit and want to upgrade to a 2-BR, it would only be one step-up or $59 with the Platinum membership. You can always look for examples with the resorts in which you are interested, without having to commit to purchasing, unless it's something that matches your needs. CJ
 

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This isn’t for II but RCI when you upgrade your membership. Thought I would add for those that do not know about it.

One of the perks in RCI is you also get priority viewing for some exchanges.

Right now these are the ones in Florida

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL USA
Disney's Old Key West Resort #DV05


RUSKIN, FL USA
The Resort Club at Little Harbor #R262


FORT WALTON BEACH, FL USA
Island Echos Wyndham Vacation Rentals #C598


FT LAUDERDALE, FL USA
The Atlantic Hotel and Spa - 5 Nights #RG0F


DESTIN, FL
Sundestin Beach Resort Wyndham Vacation Rentals #C599


NAPLES, FL USA
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Naples #D753


Also 63 resorts in Europe, 20 in the USA, 10 in Mexico, 2 in the Carrribean, 2 in South America, and 2 in Africa/Middle East.
 

TheHolleys87

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This isn’t for II but RCI when you upgrade your membership. Thought I would add for those that do not know about it.

One of the perks in RCI is you also get priority viewing for some exchanges.

Right now these are the ones in Florida

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL USA
Disney's Old Key West Resort #DV05


RUSKIN, FL USA
The Resort Club at Little Harbor #R262


FORT WALTON BEACH, FL USA
Island Echos Wyndham Vacation Rentals #C598


FT LAUDERDALE, FL USA
The Atlantic Hotel and Spa - 5 Nights #RG0F


DESTIN, FL
Sundestin Beach Resort Wyndham Vacation Rentals #C599


NAPLES, FL USA
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Naples #D753


Also 63 resorts in Europe, 20 in the USA, 10 in Mexico, 2 in the Carrribean, 2 in South America, and 2 in Africa/Middle East.
What level RCI membership is this?
And what is meant by “priority viewing”? Advance booking opportunity?
 

Panina

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What level RCI membership is this?
And what is meant by “priority viewing”? Advance booking opportunity?
It is Platinum level in RCI. You have priority to see advanced booking that members who did not upgrade do not see.
 

NiteMaire

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We've used it for ShortStay exchanges, a cruise exchange (with our inexpensive MF), and free guest certificates. Cruises aren't typically a good exchange, but the discount was more than the maintenance and exchange fees (and we couldn't find it cheaper elsewhere). ShortStay and cruise exchange benefits start at Gold.
 
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