Harbour Lake vs. Grande Vista Interval Trading Power

[jmhpsu93]

I'm looking to refresh my portfolio of weeks, getting rid of a couple Gold MGV weeks and acquiring platinum. Assuming both platinum lockoffs and high TDI weeks, how much difference in trading power is there between the two? Acquisition costs seem to be a bit lower on MHL (not considering ROFR). I have reasonable expectations, so not assuming Grande Ocean in late July or whale season Hawaii.

 

[frank808]

Between my HL and GV weeks I see no difference in trade power if same weeks are booked. For 2022 I see no difference as both deposits are July 1-8 2022.

Only reason HL is cheaper is MF are more than GV.

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[dioxide45]

I really see no reason to dump the gold weeks in favor of platinum. The Platinum might trade marionally better and perhaps perform better in OGS. Otherwise for instant exchange, there isn't much of a difference between gold and platinum

 

[jmhpsu93]

I really see no reason to dump the gold weeks in favor of platinum. The Platinum might trade marionally better and perhaps perform better in OGS. Otherwise for instant exchange, there isn't much of a difference between gold and platinum

I don't know - my SVV platinum weeks definitely traded better than MGV gold. I'm also thinking if I wind up enrolling the weeks down the road, which would have minimal value for gold as the MF/point is so high.

 

[hangloose]

Plat week will trade better than Gold in Orlando assuming the week reserved has a higher TDI. IE Christmas, NYE, July 4th, and Spring Break. But…it is not going to be a HUGE difference as Orlando Gold can have decent TDI also…as it is always an in demand location for international tourists.

Note. Within II, it classified MGV as an II Elite Resort vs Harbour Lake as one class lower as II Premiere Resort. Not sure if that makes a difference in II trading power of the resort or not.

 

[dioxide45]

I don't doubt it trades better if using an ongoing search, but if one is simply searching gernal II online leftover inventory, a gold week is as good as a platinum week.

 

[Dean]

I'm looking to refresh my portfolio of weeks, getting rid of a couple Gold MGV weeks and acquiring platinum. Assuming both platinum lockoffs and high TDI weeks, how much difference in trading power is there between the two? Acquisition costs seem to be a bit lower on MHL (not considering ROFR). I have reasonable expectations, so not assuming Grande Ocean in late July or whale season Hawaii.

My information and research suggests no difference in trade power but you may see some resort with HL on the lower end you don't with GV. I doubt you'll have enough added success with a Platinum week over the best Gold week though. A top Gold week will likely be equal to above LV, Branson or Manor Club.

 

[gln60]

My information and research suggests no difference in trade power but you may see some resort with HL on the lower end you don't with GV. I doubt you'll have enough added success with a Platinum week over the best Gold week though. A top Gold week will likely be equal to above LV, Branson or Manor Club.

I have been able to see a 3BR Marriot Elite rated resort using my gold Harbour Lake studio….and farther than 2 months out

 

[Dean]

To add: II does trade power more by community than by individual resort though they do cross reference resort quality which may limit options actually on both ends. A very highly rated resort may not see lower rated resorts even with similar trade power and vice versa. But the difference in Elite vs Premier will likely make little difference esp when internal trade preferences are at play. The differences will likely come when looking at non MVC exchanges especially those of lower quality and there are ways around this issue if one needs to do so.

What GV brings to the table is a slightly different weeks calendar, the FL club option, more points if enrolled and the 3 BR option. Side by side for similar sizes I doubt there's an inch difference between them for internal trading through II.