How do I use II? MVC Points Owner

[raf]

I am curious as to how to even start navigating II. I am an MVC points owner and interested in some destinations offered by II. Who do I call to figure out how to exchange points, cost of doing so, availability at II etc.... Sorry I am new to this process.

Thanks

raf

 

[Fasttr]

THIS guide may answer some of your questions.

 

[GregT]

I am curious as to how to even start navigating II. I am an MVC points owner and interested in some destinations offered by II. Who do I call to figure out how to exchange points, cost of doing so, availability at II etc.... Sorry I am new to this process.

Thanks

raf

Raf, where are you trying to go? You won't be able to use your Marriott points to visit another Marriott, so trying to see if there are other options that may be better suited for you then using your valuable Marriott points. Please advise and thx!

Best,

Greg

 

[Old Hickory]

I am curious as to how to even start navigating II. I am an MVC points owner and interested in some destinations offered by II. Who do I call to figure out how to exchange points, cost of doing so, availability at II etc.... Sorry I am new to this process.

Thanks

raf

You made the best decision by starting here. I would suggest you invest some time in reading through past threads on how best to use II and it's offerings. Lots of great resources here on TUG.

 

[Seaport104]

THIS guide may answer some of your questions.

Thanks for the guide. In reading this it looks like the same amount of points is required for a gold leaf resort and non-gold leaf resort provided it's the same TDI and unit type. Is my conclusion correct?

 

[n777lt]

Raf, where are you trying to go? You won't be able to use your Marriott points to visit another Marriott, so trying to see if there are other options that may be better suited for you then using your valuable Marriott points. Please advise and thx!

Best,

Greg

Okay, now I'm confused! I HAVE used my Destination Points to visit other MVCI properties, booking directly through a Marriott VOA, so Greg, what do you mean by "You won't be able to use your Marriott points to visit another Marriott" - are you referring to what a points owner can do through II?
And next - if you want a Marriott property with points, isn't it better to go through Marriott instead of II?

I repeat, I'm now confused.

 

[Fasttr]

Okay, now I'm confused! I HAVE used my Destination Points to visit other MVCI properties, booking directly through a Marriott VOA, so Greg, what do you mean by "You won't be able to use your Marriott points to visit another Marriott" - are you referring to what a points owner can do through II?
And next - if you want a Marriott property with points, isn't it better to go through Marriott instead of II?

I repeat, I'm now confused.

If you want to book a MVC resort via DC points, you have to do it through the DC. If you use II to wrangle a week with DC points, you cannot book a MVC Resort.

 

[Fasttr]

Thanks for the guide. In reading this it looks like the same amount of points is required for a gold leaf resort and non-gold leaf resort provided it's the same TDI and unit type. Is my conclusion correct?

You are Correct.

 

[Seaport104]

You are Correct.

If and when I use my DC points in II, definitely something to consider then when figuring out whether it's a good use of DC points in II. That means a Poconos summer week exchange would cost the same in points as a Hawaii summer exchange (assuming same TDI and unit size).

 

[tschwa2]

If and when I use my DC points in II, definitely something to consider then when figuring out whether it's a good use of DC points in II. That means a Poconos summer week exchange would cost the same in points as a Hawaii summer exchange (assuming same TDI and unit size).

Yes, and a studio in San Francisco or a prime ski resort in Colorado would be the same as no name studio in Orlando or Williamsburg.

 

[SunandFun83]

Should Have Started Here

You made the best decision by starting here. I would suggest you invest some time in reading through past threads on how best to use II and it's offerings. Lots of great resources here on TUG.

If OP bought Points from Marriott to trade in II, they definitely did not start here. I would never buy Marriott points to use in II, and they are extremely expensive way to reserve Marriott.

My advice would be to buy a secondary market legacy week with low maintenance fees, ability to lock-off, and high trading power. That seems to be Platinum Marriott Canyon Villas. Always reserve a March week in a lock-off two bedroom. You can buy MCV for $7,500 - $8,000 all-in including closing costs. $8,000 spent on points will not even get you three nights mid-week during platinum season.

You can exchange into most two bedroom reservations using this week in II. You can even get a two bedroom using just the studio in gold season at one of the two bedroom only resorts like Hilton Head, Cypress Harbor or Newport Coast.

This week will have very high trading power for non-Marriott weeks in II.

Think about renting the week on TUG or redweek.com and paying cash (less than you got for renting March Canyon Villas) to rent exactly what you want.