My new CMV experiences. So far, so good.

[chriskre]

Just wanted to come back and post for those curious about these CMV units being given away like I was.

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155237&highlight=christmas+mountain+village

I've had my account set up now for only one month and so far I've been able to get 4 ressies and do four deposits. I gave one to RCI points, two to II and one to Platinum interchange.

BG has been very accomodating and the reps seem to understand how the UDI's work or else I've just been lucky so far.

If you're thinking about taking one of these or are curious, just wanted to share that I'm happy so far. Granted it's only been one month but I'm planning on fattening the TPU piggy bank and this is a great ownership to do that with.

 

[glypnirsgirl]

Just wanted to come back and post for those curious about these CMV units being given away like I was.

http://tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=155237&highlight=christmas+mountain+village

I've had my account set up now for only one month and so far I've been able to get 4 ressies and do four deposits. I gave one to RCI points, two to II and one to Platinum interchange.

BG has been very accomodating and the reps seem to understand how the UDI's work or else I've just been lucky so far.

If you're thinking about taking one of these or are curious, just wanted to share that I'm happy so far. Granted it's only been one month but I'm planning on fattening the TPU piggy bank and this is a great ownership to do that with.

Way to go Chris!

You are putting those UDIs to heavy lifting.

elaine

 

[chriskre]

Way to go Chris!

You are putting those UDIs to heavy lifting.

elaine

Yeah, I'm getting quite a workout.
I seriously need to get organized cause it's alot to keep track of as if I didn't have enough with my other ownerships.

Soon I'll be able to make another ressie in just 2 weeks. This is going to be fun.

 

[Need to Travel]

I love my UDI's too. I just got another Marriott with one of my white week deposits. They have amazing trading power and even if you use only 3 weeks a year the total cost per week is $362.81, but we who own them know we get many more weeks than the 3 that we are deeded, and they only cost $55 for the extra weeks.

 

[chriskre]

I love my UDI's too. I just got another Marriott with one of my white week deposits. They have amazing trading power and even if you use only 3 weeks a year the total cost per week is $362.81, but we who own them know we get many more weeks than the 3 that we are deeded, and they only cost $55 for the extra weeks.

Awesome, I can't wait to start booking some of those Marriotts and Starwoods too. They certainly can be quite a bargain.

 

[scootr5]

I just won an auction for a Timbers unit (assuming all of the paperwork checks out). I'm looking forward to getting a lot of use out of it!

 

[Keep Traveling]

What did you pay for the Timbers Unit. I would love to pick one up.

KT

 

[scootr5]

What did you pay for the Timbers Unit. I would love to pick one up.

KT

$688. I'm just waiting to confirm that the special assessment has been paid in full.

 

[lily28]

Is it udi timber unit or a pure timber week unit?

 

[MichaelColey]

I love my UDI's too. I just got another Marriott with one of my white week deposits. They have amazing trading power and even if you use only 3 weeks a year the total cost per week is $362.81, but we who own them know we get many more weeks than the 3 that we are deeded, and they only cost $55 for the extra weeks.

The housekeeping fee went up to $65 some time back. Still a great deal.

 

[scootr5]

Is it udi timber unit or a pure timber week unit?

I'm not sure I understand your question. As I understand them the UDI Timbers units are either "pure" or "blended", where the red week was given up for points. This is not a blended unit. Did I miss something in my research?

 

[lily28]

Does your timber unit allow you to make multiple reservation per year for 1 maintenance fee plus housekeeping fees, like the CMV unit?

 

[scootr5]

Does your timber unit allow you to make multiple reservation per year for 1 maintenance fee plus housekeeping fees, like the CMV unit?

Yes. Both the timbers and the cottages have UDIs that allow that.

The timbers are the larger units with 2 baths, and owners get free golf and lift tickets. Since we plan to use it quite a bit too, that was an important factor.

 

[chriskre]

Awesome, I can't wait to start booking some of those Marriotts and Starwoods too. They certainly can be quite a bargain.

Well I've done 6 Marriott exchanges so far since I took this on.
Three of them were 3 bedrooms and 3 were 2 bedrooms.
Going next week to Orlando in a 3 bedroom at Grande Vista.
I hope I don't jinx it but this really has been a great ownership.:ignore:

I'm just not too happy with how they now are making us deposit
our weeks. They screwed up two of my deposits. One to II and
one to RCI. :annoyed:

Hopefully they'll work out the kinks soon.

 

[Keep Traveling]

Timbers

If anyone else sees a timbers unit please let me know

 

[lily28]

I would love to pick up a timber unit too if available since Winconsin Dell is close to Chicago. Thanks

 

[scootr5]

If anyone else sees a timbers unit please let me know

They are just not very common - There would have only been a max of 289 UDI ownerships, and who knows how many of those are left that are not controlled by BG.

 

[chriskre]

They are just not very common - There would have only been a max of 289 UDI ownerships, and who knows how many of those are left that are not controlled by BG.

I think BG is converting some to points ownerships.
This may be a dinosaur soon.

 

[scootr5]

I think BG is converting some to points ownerships.
This may be a dinosaur soon.

I would think there are definitely fewer than there were originally. Maybe the SA will bring a couple more out for sale.

I was quite surprised that the auction I won did not even have a bid until there were about 24 hours to go; I was watching it for three days before that. As I said though, I think a lot of that was just the poor listing description.

 

[scootr5]

There is a cottage UDI on eBay right now with a day to go and no bids. The seller has not clearly described it, and has no idea what it really is. This is at least the second time around for it. I've seen the estoppel and the special assessment has been paid in full.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390667248915?

 

[chriskre]

There is a cottage UDI on eBay right now with a day to go and no bids. The seller has not clearly described it, and has no idea what it really is. This is at least the second time around for it. I've seen the estoppel and the special assessment has been paid in full.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390667248915?

The MF's don't match up for a UDI.
This might just be a one week ownership.
I think there are a few out there.

 

[scootr5]

The MF's don't match up for a UDI.
This might just be a one week ownership.
I think there are a few out there.

The estoppel shows the next two years SA of $1031 per year as paid in full. That matches the UDIs.

 

[scootr5]

Here's another one showing the special assessment paid in full.

 

[rapmarks]

Here's another one showing the special assessment paid in full.

very tempting