I've been a member 20 years, still need help. What resorts have $300 m/f but good exchanges? Saw a blogger and got curious

[CalGalTraveler]

Edit!

For a moment I thought you had the deal of the century...a 2 bdrm lockoff for $100? yikes. $1000 is still great for a lockoff.

I have my new SDO 1 bdrm trader. It is my little engine that could.

Thanks to assistance from you and other TUGGERS @dioxide45 and @Hindsite I was able to take advantage of the recent free unit upgrade promo and AC. So now a ski week in Vail (with ePlus in case it doesn't work out plus promo AC) and a 3 bdrm Spain from the promo that I ePlus retraded for a 2 bdrm at Westin Cabo next winter.

I am enjoying the hunt. Not sure why I never looked at II Getaways before with my older enrolled unit, but now finding some deals.

@Quilter This is a great thread and I am learning a lot. Thank you!

 

[MichaelColey]

I haven't regretted my CMV purchase. I've got SO much use out of it, and I still get good value out of it. Not as good as I could if I used it more, but decent.

 

[GrayFal]

For a moment I thought you had the deal of the century...a 2 bdrm lockoff for $100? yikes. $1000 is good for a lockoff.

And even better as it trades as two 1BRs not a 1BR and studio.
Another upside is that it “sees” different resorts as the same quality filters do not apply.
lots of European TS that are block from Marriott quality resorts

 

[MichaelColey]

CMV is the same way. I generally don’t see the best deposits (especially Hawaii Marriott’s), but it does seem some Europe (and Hawaii) resorts that my better traders don’t.

 

[jp10558]

And even better as it trades as two 1BRs not a 1BR and studio.
Another upside is that it “sees” different resorts as the same quality filters do not apply.
lots of European TS that are block from Marriott quality resorts

I have foxrun, but I think it deposited as a 2BR, which I "think" makes sense as I only want 2BR or larger, and I was under the impression you won't see many 2BR with a smaller deposit. But II is so opaque that maybe for next year I should figure out how to lock it off? IDK, II already shows next year as a 2BR too. IDK how it all works exactly, I'm just trying to see if it matches any Marriott or anything that feels worthwhile for $1,300 in MF+Exchange rate that's also a 2BR.

Some of the stuff with a lot of weeks on a low MF might make sense but mostly that seems (per the "sheet" above) like Last Calls so hard to plan perhaps. I'm still very on the fence about II or at least my attempts to get a decent trader and actually get worthwhile trades.

 

[GrayFal]

I have foxrun, but I think it deposited as a 2BR, which I "think" makes sense as I only want 2BR or larger, and I was under the impression you won't see many 2BR with a smaller deposit. But II is so opaque that maybe for next year I should figure out how to lock it off? IDK, II already shows next year as a 2BR too. IDK how it all works exactly, I'm just trying to see if it matches any Marriott or anything that feels worthwhile for $1,300 in MF+Exchange rate that's also a 2BR.

Some of the stuff with a lot of weeks on a low MF might make sense but mostly that seems (per the "sheet" above) like Last Calls so hard to plan perhaps. I'm still very on the fence about II or at least my attempts to get a decent trader and actually get worthwhile trades.

Foxrun FXR IS a 2BR 2Bath non lock off unit.
Fairway of the Mountains FWM is a 2BR lockoff into 2 1BR units

Fairways of the Mountain
FWM

Unit: 3316/B (1 Bedroom)
Week: 25

Sun, June 21, 2009
Sun, June 28, 2009

Fairways of the Mountain
FWM

Unit: 3316/A (1 Bedroom)
Week: 25

Sun, June 21, 2009
Sun, June 28, 2009

 

[GrayFal]

CMV is the same way. I generally don’t see the best deposits (especially Hawaii Marriott’s), but it does seem some Europe (and Hawaii) resorts that my better traders don’t.

Exactly!
do you still see DVC with it?

 

[MichaelColey]

From my experience, a good 1BR will see many, but not all, of the good 2BR exchanges. You just have to pay the unit size upgrade. Some of the best 2BR ones are only visible with a 2BR.

 

[MichaelColey]

Exactly!
do you still see DVC with it?

Sometimes, but usually nowhere near as many units.

 

[MichaelColey]

One thing I’ve grown to love about the Interval app is that when you search for an exchange, you can select multiple units to exchange with (instead of just one, like online). When you click Exchange on a choice, it shows you which of those deposits can exchange for it. Sometimes it’s all of them. But many times that lets you see your relative trading power. And then you can easily select the least valuable one that gets the exchange, saving your better ones for future exchanges.

 

[b2bailey]

In this season of timesharing, I would steer clear of independent timeshares with super-low maintenance fees. Might be a large assessment waiting to happen if upgrades have been deferred.

 

[lindner]

CMV is the same way. I generally don’t see the best deposits (especially Hawaii Marriott’s), but it does seem some Europe (and Hawaii) resorts that my better traders don’t.

CMV doesn't trade as well as it once did, but it is still impressive. Furthermore, it works well for RCI, in that you can deposit multiple weeks and combine the TPU into one large amount. IMHO, you can't get a cheaper trader. However, it is only a wise move if you can take many vacations each year, or can give many vacations each year to friends and family. If you just want one trade each year, a UDI is not the option for you

 

[jp10558]

Hmmm, I still think once you also then add in the exchanged for resort fees I'm not sure this would work out that cheap. But I don't have a "normal" RCI account so I can't really guesstimate what the resorts might be or overall cost in my case.

 

[iftravel]

I haven't regretted my CMV purchase. I've got SO much use out of it, and I still get good value out of it. Not as good as I could if I used it more, but decent.

Is UDI part of Bluegreen? Is it 1/4 ownership or something? Some CMV in marketplace is just Bluegreen points - not the right one right?

 

[kwelty]

It doesn't really say what size unit's you're doing this with... Are they Studios? 2BR? A random mix?

95% are 2 or 3 BR

 

[Sugarcubesea]

For a moment I thought you had the deal of the century...a 2 bdrm lockoff for $100? yikes. $1000 is still great for a lockoff.

I have my new SDO 1 bdrm trader and it is $860. It is my little engine.

Thanks to assistance from you and other TUGGERS @dioxide45 and @Hindsite I was able to take advantage of the recent free unit upgrade promo and AC. So now a ski week in Vail (with ePlus in case it doesn't work out plus promo AC) and a 3 bdrm Spain from the promo that I ePlus retraded for a 2 bdrm at Westin Cabo next winter.

I am enjoying the hunt. Not sure why I never looked at II Getaways before with my older enrolled unit, but now finding some deals.

@Quilter This is a great thread and I am learning a lot. Thank you!

@CalGalTraveler , I purchased a 1 bedroom SDO last July and it finally got into my name in late January, I have tried by calling II to get it in their system but I'm having no luck... Can you share what the recent free unit upgrade promo and AC and where I could find that deal?

 

[GrayFal]

One thing I’ve grown to love about the Interval app is that when you search for an exchange, you can select multiple units to exchange with (instead of just one, like online). When you click Exchange on a choice, it shows you which of those deposits can exchange for it. Sometimes it’s all of them. But many times that lets you see your relative trading power. And then you can easily select the least valuable one that gets the exchange, saving your better ones for future exchanges.

Wow, what a great tip!m
I was not aware of that feature.

 

[lindner]

Is UDI part of Bluegreen? Is it 1/4 ownership or something? Some CMV in marketplace is just Bluegreen points - not the right one right?

Correct, this is in the Bluegreen system. CMV has points units, fixed units, UDI units, and perhaps even floating units. The UDI units are all lumped together with other UDI units and owners thereof can book any available time (at any point in time they can each have one red, two blue/white, and one short notice reservation; once one of your reservations begins you may book another to fill that slot). UDI owners typically book something like a dozen vacations a year; but you don't have to book anything if you don't want to (saving money on housekeeping fees).

 

[iftravel]

Correct, this is in the Bluegreen system. CMV has points units, fixed units, UDI units, and perhaps even floating units. The UDI units are all lumped together with other UDI units and owners thereof can book any available time (at any point in time they can each have one red, two blue/white, and one short notice reservation; once one of your reservations begins you may book another to fill that slot). UDI owners typically book something like a dozen vacations a year; but you don't have to book anything if you don't want to (saving money on housekeeping fees).

Yes I’m interested but I am not retired yet. Lol. Certainly a good option to consider when I’m on vacation half of the time. Are they considered 1/12 ownership or something? Can you rent (not that I will count on) but curious if people take advantage of that flexibility.

Oh btw, are you able to book into other Bluegreen resorts with it

 

[CalGalTraveler]

@CalGalTraveler , I purchased a 1 bedroom SDO last July and it finally got into my name in late January, I have tried by calling II to get it in their system but I'm having no luck... Can you share what the recent free unit upgrade promo and AC and where I could find that deal?

Congrats on your new SDO. So far I really like it. It doesn't get many great trades in Hawaii unless you are really flexible, but I have WKV SOs and a Hawaii ownership to secure those (and pay much higher MF). I am finding it as a great way to trade for Marriotts and non-Hawaii Vistana.

The promo was listed on the home page and under "Deals" on the site. The AC was attached to each trade opportunity. You have to mark it on the last page of the signup. I believe one or both have already expired.

II Exchange Today and get free unit size upgrade. 5 Days left?

Seems to be running for 5 more days? Might be a good time to do a far out exchange to take advantage of no Upgrade fee I was able to go from a studio to 2BR a with no fee Using an unenrolled Marriott Studio.

tugbbs.com

II - Get an Extra Vacation! "Free" AC When You Exchange

Saw this. Looks like about 5 days left. We did an exchange last night, Marriott to Marriott for $0 exchange fee, and got the free AC offer. The AC pricing is tiered based on unit size. I'm not sure how availability compares to the freebie ACs. Studio - $279.00 One-bedroom - $329.00...

tugbbs.com

 

[iftravel]

@CalGalTraveler , I purchased a 1 bedroom SDO last July and it finally got into my name in late January, I have tried by calling II to get it in their system but I'm having no luck... Can you share what the recent free unit upgrade promo and AC and where I could find that deal?

Weird you have trouble adding it to II. They typically just need to verify ownership.

 

[lindner]

Yes I’m interested but I am not retired yet. Lol. Certainly a good option to consider when I’m on vacation half of the time. Are they considered 1/12 ownership or something? Can you rent (not that I will count on) but curious if people take advantage of that flexibility.

Oh btw, are you able to book into other Bluegreen resorts with it

A little complicated; think of it more like a points system within just UDI flextime. You are definitely guaranteed 3 or so weeks per year but you can book dozens if you really work the system.

You can rent flextime; in fact some owners have set up businesses doing that. I have never done that.

If you purchase a blended UDI (basically you trade your red week for points), you can then use points to book elsewhere in BG. If you have a pure UDI, you can only access BG by exchanging with RCI or II.

 

[dioxide45]

Foxrun FXR IS a 2BR 2Bath non lock off unit.
Fairway of the Mountains FWM is a 2BR lockoff into 2 1BR units

Fairways of the Mountain
FWM

Unit: 3316/B (1 Bedroom)
Week: 25

Sun, June 21, 2009
Sun, June 28, 2009

Fairways of the Mountain
FWM

Unit: 3316/A (1 Bedroom)
Week: 25

Sun, June 21, 2009
Sun, June 28, 2009

Do you know if Fairways of the Mountains was extended beyond its 2028 sunset clause?

 

[GrayFal]

Do you know if Fairways of the Mountains was extended beyond its 2028 sunset clause?

I don’t, but FXR was up in 202o/2021? And they extended.
I have not owned FWM in more than 10 years.

 

[b2bailey]

Wow, what a great tip!m
I was not aware of that feature.

I don't download many apps to my phone -- but this sounds like its worth trying.