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Hi

I have joined TUG today. I was able to access the resort reviews but can't find the sighting board for exchange. please help. thanks

Also. do you think which one is better trader, sheraton desert oasis or broadway plantation. Does a 1 bedroom at either of above resort or a 2 bedroom vistana resort have any change of exchange into hawaii via II?
 

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Welcome to TUG! You'll be amazed at how much you will learn from your fellow TUGgers here.

IMHO, I think you will do better buying SDO than SBP, unless you're able to secure a Platinum season SBP week. SDO is a more desirable location because winter destinations are fewer to come by, and the snowbirds from the Midwest and Northeast will be anxious to escape the bitter cold.

Can you use one of these to trade into Hawaii? Again, it depends on what you own. If it's a Platinum week, absolutely. Of course, it depends on what kind of Hawaii resort you're looking to trade into. Right now, Hawaii demand is way down as a result of the lousy economy and continued very high airline fares. When the economy improves, it will be tougher but I still think you ought to be able to trade.
 

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If you are a member, you should be able to see it on the main forum page, scroll down past the resort regions and tug lounge, it should be the next forum.
 

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Regarding your question about the Exchange Siting Board, you can find the "Exchanging" board which is full of excellent information about how to do an effective exchange on the BBS.

However, actual exchanges are offered on the Classified Ads section of the site. I hope this helps!
 

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thanks for your quick response.

I am still have problem finding the forum for exchange sighting. can you lead me step by step?

Also, I am not sure why my status still is guest since I have logged in w/ my username and password after joining TUG today.
 

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Also. do you think which one is better trader, sheraton desert oasis or broadway plantation. Does a 1 bedroom at either of above resort or a 2 bedroom vistana resort have any change of exchange into hawaii via II?

We have both SDO and SBP and both trade well. My wife will be at WKORV-N next month on an exchange of an SBP unit.

As the other posts suggest, it is all about the week you deposit. If you buy at SBP, buy only platinum.
 
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