RCI Travel Packages membership - is this a good deal or not?

[lauelliott]

I received an offer for an RCI Travel Package. It came as a 'card' when I renewed my RCI membership. the off:
$500 savings dollars
50% discount on package purchases
no blackout dates
additional booking discounts in Feb, May, Aug & Nov
2 vacations as follows:
1) 7 nights worldwide -book within 2 years use up to 1 more yr later
2) 7 night cruise for 2 to Caribbean or Mexico-book within 18mos use within 18mos later

Cost for 2yr membership - $1999 or $199down with $150/mo for 12 mos
If I call back today get an era $400 cash vouchers to use for excursions etc.

Renewal fee $49/yr for yrs 3, 4, &5.

Is this worth it?
On face value it is because 2 vacations alone cost more than $2000 and with the savings it only costs $1100 ($2000-500-400) But will I really be able to book when wanted? Are the $500 savings dollars worth it...sometimes its not really for anything you would buy? $400 cash back in excursions sounds ok?

Thanks for your help.
Laurie

 

[taterhed]

Sounds like Ad fodder to me.

 

[Free2Roam]

If the $500 savings dollars are the same as what you get as an RCI Platinum member, they're pretty worthless in my opinion.

 

[Ann-Marie]

Oh dear! I called and this gentleman was so pushy. He is telling me the activation fee is $2999.00. I'm done!