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Maximizing an RCI Trade

steved2psi

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I have a Suites at Fall Creek, Branson 2br l/o Platinum (weak trader, I know). I locked off for 2008 back in April and can pull around 80-83,000 units at any given time. I want to be able to exchange into Bonnet Creek or 3 br HGVC International Drive but can't seem to pull very far in advance if at all. If I deposit the full 2br for 2009, can I get access to a significantly larger base of units?
 

bnoble

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It couldn't hurt. I haven't done the comparison myself, but my sense is that RCI does not weigh size as heavily as some other factors.

You may need to broaden the set of resorts you are willing to accept.
 

spiceycat

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with HGVC you can get them -when they do bulk deposits

also with my poor trader - sometimes HGVC will show up about 6 months out.
 

steved2psi

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Thanks, I keep looking for the Sept HGVC 3 br I Drive that folks are reporting in the sightings/distressed area, but my l/o is just pulling a 1 or 2br for that week. I only see one 3br. I search daily, so I may get it after all.
 
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