II: Updated XYZ (2-for-1 deposit special promotion) Info

[HudsHut]

Does the check-in date of the XYZ exchange have to be before the real exchange with which the XYZ opportunity originated, or just before some pre-defined II expiration date?

Example:
My friend just exchanged for a 2br during the last week of June. Does this date impact the possible weeks she could get on the XYZ offer?

 

[LLW]

Does the check-in date of the XYZ exchange have to be before the real exchange with which the XYZ opportunity originated, or just before some pre-defined II expiration date?

Example:
My friend just exchanged for a 2br during the last week of June. Does this date impact the possible weeks she could get on the XYZ offer?

I think the second exchange has to be BOOKED before the check-in date of the first exchange.

The check-in date of the second exchange would be limited by how far in advance II has opened up availability - as of now it's June that has been reported here.

AFAIK.

 

[LLW]

It might be from deposit firsts as well though, we can deposit a 2bedroom and use that.

KT

I think it has to be a confirmed exchange, not just a deposit. If your deposit has been matched with an exchange, then yes. AFAIK.

 

[MabelP]

Are XYZs only available through May?

 

[dioxide45]

Are XYZs only available through May?

Apparently now through June.

 

[LAX Mom]

Apparently now through June.

I was told they received a new grid on the XYZ weeks on March 24. It now includes June, but doesn't go beyond that.

 

[chriskre]

I just called and tried to get something and they told me that first of all my deposit does not qualify, it's a Ft. Laud Beach resort summer week that they gave me an AC for so I don't understand why it didn't qualify and secondly they told me that even if I did that I had to do the XYZ exchange at the same time of making my initial exchange which isn't check in til Sept. of this year.

I was on hold for something like 15 minutes and then transferred to another rep who seemed a little more knowledgeable and she's the one who told me that I could not do it and she went to speak to a supervisor as well. They wouldn't even book me a studio to go along with my 1 bedroom in Palm Springs in off season.

Whatever, I guess I'm done with II if this is how it is.

 

[dioxide45]

I just called and tried to get something and they told me that first of all my deposit does not qualify, it's a Ft. Laud Beach resort summer week that they gave me an AC for so I don't understand why it didn't qualify and secondly they told me that even if I did that I had to do the XYZ exchange at the same time of making my initial exchange which isn't check in til Sept. of this year.

I was on hold for something like 15 minutes and then transferred to another rep who seemed a little more knowledgeable and she's the one who told me that I could not do it and she went to speak to a supervisor as well. They wouldn't even book me a studio to go along with my 1 bedroom in Palm Springs in off season.

Whatever, I guess I'm done with II if this is how it is.

The best thing to do is to hang up and call back. Once you get a rep that knows what they are talking about, get their direct line and hours they work. Then call when you can talk with them. It sounds like they were thinking of XYZ Type II not Type I that you were looking for.

 

[equitax]

Not understanding..

OK, so I traded MGV studio booked for 30 JUL to 6 AUG) for a 2BDR at Surf Club checking in on Apr 29 - Can I XYZ, or is it too late? who can I grovel to?

Thanks for the update!

To clarify for those who are new to this promo -

With the XYZ promo you are essentially getting 2 trades out of one deposit.

To use the XYZ promotion you must have a future exchange reserved. (Not just a deposit.)

The XYZ promo can only be placed over the phone

For the most part, the inventory is off-season in areas with lots of timeshares.

The inventory is not listed anywhere - you have to call and ask.

You don't trade another week for the XYZ promotion - you just pay another exchange fee.

 

[dioxide45]

OK, so I traded MGV studio booked for 30 JUL to 6 AUG) for a 2BDR at Surf Club checking in on Apr 29 - Can I XYZ, or is it too late? who can I grovel to?

You can XYZ. Call II and ask for XYZ Type I availability. Once April 29th passes, you are out of luck.

 

[slomac]

FYI, I booked a WXY echange to Palm Desert for August. Just thoght I would let everyone know since most people have said it goes through June. Not that anyone else would want to go to Palm Desert in August but for $159 it will still be a nice getaway. AlsoI had exhcnaged a 1 bedroom and I got a 2 bedroom XYZ. Good luck everyone.

 

[equitax]

Like for Like?

Does the XYZ week need to be same size as the unit relinquished? Can I only get a studio since that is what I exchanged?

 

[equitax]

XYZ? Grr...

OK, So called II - I have two exchanges done right now.

Exchange # 1 (relinquished MGV Studio, Got 2BDR Surf Club), checking in April 29:

I was told cannot use XYZ on this unless I want to travel before April 29.

Exchnage # 2 (relinquished 2BDR MGV 2011 UY, confirmed 2BDR MGV 2012 UY)

I was told can't use this for XYZ yet, as XYZ currently running until end of june, and that because my check in is in Feb, that XYZ only looks 4 months ahead, which will mean oct nov dec jan feb 2012 travel on XYZ if the program is extended.

Any insight here?

 

[Keep Traveling]

Just call back

 

[1st Class]

I was told cannot use XYZ on this unless I want to travel before April 29.

My understanding is that XYZ must be booked, not completed before the initial exchange occurs.

I was told can't use this for XYZ yet, as XYZ currently running until end of june, and that because my check in is in Feb, that XYZ only looks 4 months ahead, which will mean oct nov dec jan feb 2012 travel on XYZ if the program is extended.

Any insight here?

I have no knowledge of this restriction.

I wish I could say that all II reps are equally knowledgeable, but it's not so. I'm sending you a pm with the name and number of a competent II rep with whom I've made several successful XYZ exchanges. You'll get your XYZs, but you'll have to be persistent as they don't make it easy.

Kate

 

[LLW]

Any date update?

Being that it is May, have they moved the chart ahead from June yet? Thanks!

 

[hockman4357]

My understanding is that XYZ must be booked, not completed before the initial exchange occurs.



I have no knowledge of this restriction.

I wish I could say that all II reps are equally knowledgeable, but it's not so. I'm sending you a pm with the name and number of a competent II rep with whom I've made several successful XYZ exchanges. You'll get your XYZs, but you'll have to be persistent as they don't make it easy.

Kate

Please PM me with the name/number of the competent II Rep familiar with exchanges. Thanks! Mike

 

[hefleycatz]

Please PM me with the name/number of the competent II Rep familiar with exchanges. Thanks! Mike

Same here please. Thank you.

lee

 

[Gypsie]

Extension

They have extended the dates through October or November. I just confirmed an August xyz exchange.

 

[ml855]

Let me see if I understand how the XYZ program works. I would love to start getting a second vacation by using the XYZ program.

OK, here we go, let's see if I got this right.

I have an exchange through II checking in June, 2012, I used a July, 2010 week to get this exchange. If I were to do an XYZ exchange the check in date and the reservation has to be completed by the check in date of June, 2012, or does the reservation just have to be booked by the check in date, and all we pay is another exchange fee.

Thanks.

 

[Gypsie]

It just needs to be booked before your check in date.

 

[hefleycatz]

Just got an studio to go with our 2 - 1 bedrooms, June 4-11 at VDC with the XYZ exchange. Only studio's left, but I am not complaining. This works perfect for us, now everyone has their own spaces when need be.

The first person I talked to chuckled when I mentioned that I needed to talk to someone that would be able to help me with the XYZ 2 for 1 special, so I knew he would be able to help me. :whoopie:

lee

 

[janej]

I always thought XYZ was associated with Marriott. But when I called to cancel an exchange I made online, the lady I spoke to said I could get another week for free. She said it is called 2 for 1. She told me it has to be booked on the same day I made the exchange, or at least within 48 hours; availably was not online; I can only get the same size unit as I relinquish. I also need to call to see if I qualify, no indication anywhere else.

 

[brigechols]

Just booked an XYZ exchange into a 2 bedroom at Marriott's Grand Chateau for October :whoopie: Needed to extend our existing stay by a few days and this provided a reasonable option.