I need to learn more about SFX

[krmlaw]

I just realized that one of my units trades with SFX. Ive only traded with II and RCI before. Where can I find information about SFX? Are they good for trades? If I trade into a 1 in 4 with RCI, can I then trade into the same 1 in 4 the next year with SFX?

 

[richardm]

SFX tries to only accept exchange requests from high demand ownerships. They believe that by limiting membership to owners of "Preferred Resorts", it will result in more happy exchanges on both sides of the transaction. It's a pretty simple idea, but makes sense to me....

The gold membership is free and RCI's restrictions won't apply, since it is a different exchange system.

 

[krmlaw]

OK, so does that mean that if my resort is listed, they still might not accept my deposit?

 

[richardm]

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that.. I looked at the paperwork I have, and it does say both that the member agrees to reserve and deposit a week during the prime season- and that SFX retains the right to suspend memberships if your home resort is deemed to be no longer of sufficient quality.

With the gold membership- you have to deposit first. So if you sign up and they reject your deposit, you won't have lost anything other than some time.

 

[DeniseM]

SFX only accepts Gold Crown and 5 Star resorts during high season. It's a good idea to ASK them if they will take your week.

For lots of info., use the search function to search for info. that's already posted about SFX.

Copy and paste this to the google search box for the best results - "SFX" site:tugbbs.com

 

[falmouth3]

You can also contact them directly by phone or email.

There is another option. On timeshareforums.com, there is an "Ask SFX" forum where you can post questions. Mark, their representative, is pretty quick to respond.

Sue

 

[calgarygary]

Totally off topic, but you need to know more about what??? Sorry but my vision was just a little fuzzy when looking at the topic of this thread.

 

[Polly Metallic]

SFX also takes non high demand weeks. Their original requirement for all high season weeks has changed since they now understand that there are plenty of people with free time who prefer to travel in the lower demand seasons. They still require high quality resorts.

 

[krmlaw]

Thanks guys, Im just so used to the big two, that learning a 3rd is intimidating. Ive contacted SFX for some more info too.

 

[Judy]

One downside to SFX (or upside depending on your perspective): because SFX only accepts deposits from high quality resorts, their trades are limited to areas of the world that have high quality resorts. That can be pretty limiting for those who have interests in visiting other places. SFX (I think it was their rep on timeshareforums.com, but I can't remember for sure) said that if you request someplace that doesn't have high quality resorts and indicate that you will accept a standard resort, that they will try to get it for you. But I haven't had any luck doing that.

 

[krmlaw]

Ahh ... I was wondering why so few resorts were included in their portofolio.

 

[Ann-Marie]

Beware with SFX. If you want to trade in to something on the west coast or Mexico, it is a good choice. Don't expect to have many, if any choices for the east coast or the carribbean.

 

[Twinkstarr]

I got Sheraton Broadway Plantation 7/4-7/11 2br from SFX for this summer.

Probably could have gotten the same week with II, with my Lakeside Terrace week(*wood preference).

Would I deposit another week with them, probably not. I don't like sitting and waiting for the call, can't check on line avail. like the Big 2. I know some people think they play favorites with a few customers and/or resorts.

Now I have talked to Elena and Mark at SFX, they do get back to you promptly and answer questions with realistic answers(don't blow smoke up your bum about the chance of getting a certain exchange).

I think most of their deposits come from hard core TS'ers like us Tuggers. I think the average person just goes with II or RCI to deposit their weeks. So the volume isn't there.