Holiday Inn Club and Last Calls

[Rk07]

So we bought into the Holiday Inn Vacation Club yesterday. We purchased 40,000 points for 9k. The main reason we did this was not for the points, but in order to take advantage of last call stays fro $219 to $319. We were told that as long as we werent trying to stay during a holiday week, getting booked on last call would not be a problem in resort saturated areas such as Orlando. It seems this would pay for itself after 3 or 4 trips to Disney if we were able to stay at say Animal Kingdom. Any truth to this? I'm still in my 10 day rescind window.

 

[Passepartout]

So we bought into the Holiday Inn Vacation Club yesterday. We purchased 40,000 points for 9k. The main reason we did this was not for the points, but in order to take advantage of last call stays fro $219 to $319. We were told that as long as we werent trying to stay during a holiday week, getting booked on last call would not be a problem in resort saturated areas such as Orlando. It seems this would pay for itself after 3 or 4 trips to Disney if we were able to stay at say Animal Kingdom. Any truth to this? I'm still in my 10 day rescind window.

There is almost ZERO truth to this. Last Calls are leftovers from RCI inventory that have not either been reserved ahead of time, or rented by RCI. Mostly they are 2nd tier timeshares in off-or shoulder season. You will NEVER see a Disney unit. You will not see an ocean front view in Summer, or a ski season ski in/out unit. It just isn't going to happen. Last Calls are available to every RCI member- even those who get a unit resale for free or $1 on eBay.

RESCIND! You have 10 days in Florida. Do it by mail. DO NOT go to the sales office unless you want to hear more lies. All they are interested in is your money and will do/say anything to delay you past your legally allowable rescission period.

After you've done that c'mon back to TUG and learn about TS, and become an informed buyer. And we won't charge you $9,000 for the education.

Jim

ETA: Lesson 1. If you own in Orlando area, (any TS), you are banned from Disney exchanges. So, NO own at HICV & exchange into Animal Kingdom.

 

[Rk07]

We bought in Tennessee so from what I can tell we have 10 days as well. I will be mailing the rescind letter as soon as we are home Friday! Thank you!

 

[Passepartout]

Yup. Tennessee is also 10 days. Follow the instructions exactly. Make sure everyone who signed the contract signs the rescission letter. Include a COPY of the contract signature page for ID purposes. Add a note that their promotional materials will be returned under separate cover- then send it cheapest means and keep the receipt. They might charge you otherwise. We suggest USPS Certified w/return receipt, so you know when it's delivered.

Welcome to TUG.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving, knowing that your $9K is coming back.

Jim

 

[tschwa2]

While Orlando is saturated with timeshares, it isn't saturated with DVC deposits to RCI. If you aren't picky about your Orlando accommodations and can live with a moderate family style timeshare in Orlando most of the year and nicer 2nd tier moderate plus resorts some of the time then you would be fine with RCI and last calls. You don't have to spend $9000 for it through. You could find an every other year lock off timeshare with MF of less than $800 per use with decent rci trading power for free and get the same benefits.

 

[Rk07]

So I sent my cancellation notice on Friday. I also got a package in the mail from the HIVC requesting that I re-sign the closing disclosure forms bc we didn’t originally sign them in blue ink. They also requested we date them 11-18, the day we originally signed. What should I do?

 

[silentg]

Recind and don’t sign anything else

 

[Passepartout]

So I sent my cancellation notice on Friday. I also got a package in the mail from the HIVC requesting that I re-sign the closing disclosure forms bc we didn’t originally sign them in blue ink. They also requested we date them 11-18, the day we originally signed. What should I do?

Return it UNSIGNED. Include a note that it must have crossed your rescission letter in the mail. SO SORRY!

Jim

 

[DrQ]

So I sent my cancellation notice on Friday. I also got a package in the mail from the HIVC requesting that I re-sign the closing disclosure forms bc we didn’t originally sign them in blue ink. They also requested we date them 11-18, the day we originally signed. What should I do?

Most likely from their document QA department. They have no idea that you are bowing out.

Return it UNSIGNED. Include a note that it must have crossed your rescission letter in the mail. SO SORRY!

Jim

What he said.

 

[Rk07]

That’s what I will do. I’ll send it back to them unsigned with an additional cancellation notice. Can’t hurt to double tap the cancellation notice twice before the 10 days are up