Not sure what happened there at Ocean Pointe, Bill, during the aftermath of the hurricane, and I hate that for you,
but I still believe that one does in fact move up in the pecking order if they are trading back in as an owner at a particular resort,
but not always if they are simply an MVC owner elsewhere.
Maybe something else influenced your assignment---I can't explain it---- but it had to be some sort of one-off thing.
Had to be a temporary, impulsive, and out-of-the-ordinary move by management in light of the strain due to the hurricane damage.
From what I've experienced at every turn with trades lately is that the resorts still recognize and honor their owners in such a way
as to "up" their priority. And imho, they should. That is another reason I believe it's crucial to make that phone call
for requests and remind them that you are indeed an owner trading back in. It certainly cannot hurt.
And......Even if not an owner there, a phone call well in advance of arrival can work wonders every now and then.