RCI Resort Certificates $199 Sale

[chriskre]

Looks like alot of those low TPU exchanges.
Why bother depositing and exchanging if they're gonna do this?

I see some nice stuff that I was considering exchanging. Might as well save my TPU's for better stuff and buy these things.

I wonder if there is a limit to how many you can buy?

 

[SmithOp]

Looks like alot of those low TPU exchanges.
Why bother depositing and exchanging if they're gonna do this?

I see some nice stuff that I was considering exchanging. Might as well save my TPU's for better stuff and buy these things.

I wonder if there is a limit to how many you can buy?

It let me add 50 to checkout.

 

[vnfilm]

Does anyone here know if the resort (where you will stay, by redeem this certificate) charge any other fee like house keeping, resort fee, parking ect...

Also, I don't see much inventory for this year, and an upgrade fee is too high for some of the area even for next year (2013) . I just wonder if that is the way to go, or there will be more inventory release later

Thanks you for your inputs .

 

[Remy]

Does anyone here know if the resort (where you will stay, by redeem this certificate) charge any other fee like house keeping, resort fee, parking ect...

Also, I don't see much inventory for this year, and an upgrade fee is too high for some of the area even for next year (2013) . I just wonder if that is the way to go, or there will be more inventory release later

Thanks you for your inputs .

Each resort is different. It states in the description on the right if there's an additional charge.

I find these useful for Branson where I wouldn't want to spend $199 with HGVC and burn points to get a lakeside condo for a week through RCI. I can get the same place for $199 and no points. They even have availability over Labor Day weekend, which is what I used mine for.

 

[Ron98GT]

http://www.resortcerts.com/perks/home

Has anyone taken advantage of these? Positive reviews on ease-of-use? Searching around there appears to be some decent resort availability (though the areas I've been selecting are heavily Wyndham).

This has nothing to to with RCI, does it?

 

[Karen G]

This has nothing to to with RCI, does it?

Yes, it does. Endless Vacations is the branch of RCI that is marketed to the general public. You don't have to pay a membership fee or exchange a timeshare to rent from them.

Here's their "about us" info from the website:

Endless Vacation Rentals is a part of Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world's premier hospitality companies. Wyndham Worldwide offers individual and business-to-business customers a broad suite of hospitality products and services through its portfolio of world-renowned brands.
The Resort Vacation Certificates website is owned and operated by Resort Rental, LLC. (“RR”) which is an affiliate of RCI, LLC (RCI).
Our inventory of vacation rental accommodations is an aggregation of diverse vacation rental properties from leading property management companies, developers, condominium and housing associations around the world. Our inventory represents individual property owners who benefit from the efficient and effective merchandising of their units to Resort Vacation Certificate’s program.
Resort Vacation Certificates is helping to revolutionize the vacation rental industry by providing:
A one-stop resource for quality vacation home and condominium rentals in premier locations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and more
Simplified reservations through:
www.resortcerts.com/Perks
(toll-free) 866-280-7823.
From studio apartments and resort condos to single-family homes, villas and cottages, we offer a wide range of vacation accommodations, complete with all the comforts of home. Most units include a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, living room, dining area, and other great amenities. Some properties come with a private or communal pool, hot tub, on-site fitness center and nearby shopping.
Leadership Commitment
Endless Vacation Rentals is committed to remaining at the forefront of the vacation rental industry. With a strong foundation for growth, Endless Vacation Rentals is changing the landscape of the vacation rental industry and endeavors to pioneer innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s vacationers.

 

[Ron98GT]

Yes, it does. Endless Vacations is the branch of RCI that is marketed to the general public. You don't have to pay a membership fee or exchange a timeshare to rent from them.

Here's their "about us" info from the website:

Endless Vacation Rentals is a part of Wyndham Worldwide, one of the world's premier hospitality companies. Wyndham Worldwide offers individual and business-to-business customers a broad suite of hospitality products and services through its portfolio of world-renowned brands.
The Resort Vacation Certificates website is owned and operated by Resort Rental, LLC. (“RR”) which is an affiliate of RCI, LLC (RCI).
Our inventory of vacation rental accommodations is an aggregation of diverse vacation rental properties from leading property management companies, developers, condominium and housing associations around the world. Our inventory represents individual property owners who benefit from the efficient and effective merchandising of their units to Resort Vacation Certificate’s program.
Resort Vacation Certificates is helping to revolutionize the vacation rental industry by providing:
A one-stop resource for quality vacation home and condominium rentals in premier locations in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico and more
Simplified reservations through:
www.resortcerts.com/Perks
(toll-free) 866-280-7823.
From studio apartments and resort condos to single-family homes, villas and cottages, we offer a wide range of vacation accommodations, complete with all the comforts of home. Most units include a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, living room, dining area, and other great amenities. Some properties come with a private or communal pool, hot tub, on-site fitness center and nearby shopping.
Leadership Commitment
Endless Vacation Rentals is committed to remaining at the forefront of the vacation rental industry. With a strong foundation for growth, Endless Vacation Rentals is changing the landscape of the vacation rental industry and endeavors to pioneer innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s vacationers.

OK, that explains it.

The only thing that they left out is that RCI is is owned by Wyndham. :zzz:

 

[chriskre]

It let me add 50 to checkout.

Wow, then that settles it for low TPU deposits for me. Why bother?
Especially for Orlando or my converted motels on the beach.
Maybe we should start doing sightings for these certs too.

Each resort is different. It states in the description on the right if there's an additional charge.

I find these useful for Branson where I wouldn't want to spend $199 with HGVC and burn points to get a lakeside condo for a week through RCI. I can get the same place for $199 and no points. They even have availability over Labor Day weekend, which is what I used mine for.

Remy, you're so smart. That's why I like you.
I've wondered myself why on earth anyone would trade their HGVC points for some of these RCI resorts and this is a great solution. Keep the points for the club and just buy these things.

 

[SmithOp]

Wow, then that settles it for low TPU deposits for me. Why bother?
Especially for Orlando or my converted motels on the beach.
Maybe we should start doing sightings for these certs too.



Remy, you're so smart. That's why I like you.
I've wondered myself why on earth anyone would trade their HGVC points for some of these RCI resorts and this is a great solution. Keep the points for the club and just buy these things.

Yes, agree on all counts

It even beats HGVC open season rates, I'm thinking Myrtle Beach.

 

[chriskre]

Yes, agree on all counts

It even beats HGVC open season rates, I'm thinking Myrtle Beach.

Sure does. :annoyed:
Check out this Wyndham Cypress Palms for October.
No upcharge from the $199.
I see many more last minute trips in my future with this.

WYNDHAM CYPRESS PALMS
KISSIMMEE, FL

Wyndham Orlando at Cypress Palms is located in the heart of all central Florida has to offer -- from theme parks such as Walt Disney World®, Universa ... Read More >>
Unit
(occ/kitchen) Avail
(# of nights) Upgrade‡ USD
(per night)
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 12-Oct 19
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 12-Oct 19
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 12-Oct 19
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 13-Oct 20
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 13-Oct 20
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 13-Oct 20
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 14-Oct 21
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 14-Oct 21
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 19-Oct 26
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 19-Oct 26
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 19-Oct 26
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 20-Oct 27
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 20-Oct 27
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 20-Oct 27
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 20-Oct 27
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 21-Oct 28
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 21-Oct 28
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 21-Oct 28
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 26-Nov 02
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 26-Nov 02
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 26-Nov 02
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Partial)

Oct 27-Nov 03
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 27-Nov 03
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 27-Nov 03
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 27-Nov 03
(7 nights) No charge
1 bdrm
(4/Full)

Oct 28-Nov 04
(7 nights) No charge
2 bdrm
(8/Full)

Oct 28-Nov 04
(7 nights) No charge

And that's just one example.

 

[Remy]

Wow, then that settles it for low TPU deposits for me. Why bother?
Especially for Orlando or my converted motels on the beach.
Maybe we should start doing sightings for these certs too.



Remy, you're so smart. That's why I like you.
I've wondered myself why on earth anyone would trade their HGVC points for some of these RCI resorts and this is a great solution. Keep the points for the club and just buy these things.

Haha, it's a learning process. Almost everything I learned came from these boards and Google.

I found this after attending the Chicago Seminars put on by some guys on FlyerTalk. They pointed out that RCI is silly to own in when you can use EndlessVacations.com to book anytime, and these certs to book lower-demand resorts. (I don't know how silly ownership in RCI is, that was the commentary at the conference)

 

[chriskre]

Haha, it's a learning process. Almost everything I learned came from these boards and Google.

I found this after attending the Chicago Seminars put on by some guys on FlyerTalk. They pointed out that RCI is silly to own in when you can use EndlessVacations.com to book anytime, and these certs to book lower-demand resorts. (I don't know how silly ownership in RCI is, that was the commentary at the conference)

Well I can see it coming from the perspective of a FT'er. They are pros at getting things for free, so probably think any TS owner is a sucker, but I still find some value in owning.

Although these places are cheap, they're also the bottom feeders or a step up for the most part. The good stuff in RCI isn't in there that I can see, YET! Who knows what tomorrow may bring.

 

[Remy]

Well I can see it coming from the perspective of a FT'er. They are pros at getting things for free, so probably think any TS owner is a sucker, but I still find some value in owning.

Although these places are cheap, they're also the bottom feeders or a step up for the most part. The good stuff in RCI isn't in there that I can see, YET! Who knows what tomorrow may bring.

The presenters owned in the II system since it doesn't have all these easy ways to get in cheap. They game systems just like we do, but found RCI so accessible through their willingness to rent out weeks cheaply that ownership in a RCI-exchangeable system doesn't make sense to them. To each their own. I like having HGVC points to stay in HGVC properties and high-end RCI exchanges. For places with more availability, EndlessVacations and ResortPerks can make more sense. It's not a 100% solution, but checking ResortPerks first, then EndlessVacations, then HGVC > RCI exchange is a good way to go about getting the best deal on the weeks you want.

 

[Ancaster]

The "www.resortcerts.com/perks" web site now required a "purchase validation access code" in order to purchase the $199 certificates. Does anybody know the access code?

 

[herrera_hodges]

Did you get your answer???

Hi there! I just read your post. Did you get the code? I used to work at travelport and have since bought RCI certs from this site and I just went to buy one and SAME THING....I don't have an access code! They have not required one for at least 4 1/2 years! Please let me know if you find a code and I will do the same!

herrera_hodges@yahoo.com

 

[chriskre]

This is a good reason why this should probably have been posted in the sightings. Obviously big brother is watching us.

 

[Ancaster]

Access Code still needed.

I have not been able to find the access code. The access codes are now used by large companies ( Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Avis, Budget Rent a Car) to buy the certificates for promotional giveaways. If anybody knows anybody in these companies, they may be willing to pass on the Access Code.

 

[acuyolo]

http://www.resortcerts.com/perks/home

Has anyone taken advantage of these? Positive reviews on ease-of-use? Searching around there appears to be some decent resort availability (though the areas I've been selecting are heavily Wyndham).

Remy I own a travel company here in cancun mexico and I am Interested in the resort certs

 

[acuyolo]

The presenters owned in the II system since it doesn't have all these easy ways to get in cheap. They game systems just like we do, but found RCI so accessible through their willingness to rent out weeks cheaply that ownership in a RCI-exchangeable system doesn't make sense to them. To each their own. I like having HGVC points to stay in HGVC properties and high-end RCI exchanges. For places with more availability, EndlessVacations and ResortPerks can make more sense. It's not a 100% solution, but checking ResortPerks first, then EndlessVacations, then HGVC > RCI exchange is a good way to go about getting the best deal on the weeks you want.

he "www.resortcerts.com/perks" web site now required a "purchase validation access code" in order to purchase the $199 certificates. Does anybody know the access code?

 

[miketv]

PM me if someone has an access code to share.

 

[piyooshj]

Please PM me as well if you have an access code to share.

 

[vnfilm]

HI,

I also need the purchased code as well. Please PM. Thanks

 

[Tropical lady]

no codes...log in

With this latest 3 day sale you just need to log in.......no codes are needed.

 

[tschwa2]

For what its worth here is a link to Skyauction selling certs for $229 + $20 per order processing fee. It is a little higher than the $199 ones but you don't need any codes.

VACATION CERTIFICATES ARE BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!!! 7 Night Stay at the Resort of Your Choice with Travel thru August 2014!

 

[vnfilm]

I would like to know what kind of 1 bedroom I would get if I choose to book my week at WYNDHAM GRAND DESERT. Does anyone here had booked a week stay at this place using the $199 certificate. If so, please share your experience with the hotel.Thank you