RCI AFFILIATED

[Warmwishes]

Hello, I have a short list of resale TSs I am looking at, one says RCI Affiliated, The Registry Collection, I am trying to get clarification but any idea what that means? Would the owner be able to purchase
RCI points and use them at the home (RCI Affiliated) resort as well as other locations? Thanks
Murray

 

[RNCollins]

Hi @Warmwishes,

RCI is an exchange company that has two different programs: Weeks or Points.

If you are referring to RCI Points, the timeshare you are purchasing has a points value. The points an RCI timeshare is assigned is determined by the size of the unit, the season, location, amenities, view etc. Not all RCI resorts are registered in points.

Purchasing points at your desired resort should (during your home resort period) almost guarantee a stay. You will need to pay your maintenance fees before Reserving your unit, and you need to reserve your home resort 13-12 months before check in date. If you purchase a resort in points and want to exchange quite a bit, it is best to look for a high point value resort That way you could get a few vacations out of your one high points week.

If you are looking for more points, you can borrow points from the next year, or purchase points if you run short. There is also a way another points member can transfer points to you.

It sounds like your resort is affiliated with RCI and The Registry Collection. The Registry Collection is basically upscale luxury lodging. My Tradewinds Crusing Club is affiliated with The Registry Collection. I have not joined the exchange company but it is available to me if I want to use it in the future. The enrollment and exchange fees are much higher than RCI. You will see some of the nicer RCI resorts in the resort directory. You can join one exchange company without joining the other.

Joining the two exchange companies is optional. I have listed the two exchange companies below and you can see what types of resorts could be available to exchange into. I do not know that much about The Registry Collection so I hope others chime in.

RCI Resort Directory

Resort Directory

The Registry Collection Destination Guide

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www.theregistrycollection.com

RCI Points information

What is RCI Points?

RCI Help

www.rci.com

 

[Warmwishes]

Hi Carol, thanks this TS stuff can be confusing. I have gotten the impression from some, they think it best to own a minimal TS and just buy RCI or some other points group and vacation on the points. I will look at those websites thanks.

Murray

 

[RNCollins]

Hi @Warmwishes, here is a link to a survey that will help you define your desires and expectations in a timeshare. Fellow TUGgers will provide feedback and suggestions to see if timesharing is for you, and what type of system would fit your needs. You can copy and paste the survey into the ”What to Buy” Questions for New Timeshare Owners.

"What to Buy" Questions for New Timeshare Owners

Here are some questions you can answer to focus your timeshare wants/needs. Suggestion - copy the questions below, and start a new thread entitled "My Survey" or "What should I buy?," or something similar, and answer the questions in a NEW thread. 1) Is there a vacation destination you wish...

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[Warmwishes]

Done, hope I put the survey in the right spot. Thanks

 

[RNCollins]

Here is the link to @Warmwishes What to Buy survey:

My Survey "Warmwishes"

Please move if in the wrong place 1) Is there a vacation destination you wish to visit most of the time or on a regular basis? if so where? Puerto Vallarta. 2) Do you want to visit your home resort at least half the time, or do you want to trade more than half the time? Would like to visit...

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