SFX vs II

[NiteMaire]

I hear SFX us good for those who want to get into Vidanta resorts. I don't think they are good for anything else.

I think they are good for more than Vidanta. While I would not deposit Marriott, Vistana, Hyatt, Hilton, or DVC with them, they have come through for me on the 2 occasions I've deposited a week with them. The first time was HGVC's Kohala Suites on the Big Island in 2018. I posted about it here (interesting that some of the banter on this thread is nearly identical):

SFX Hawaii Trade: Happy Exchanger

Previous to today, I had not exchanged through SFX. I signed up last year for a 3-year "Diamond" membership when I forgot to deposit my Colonies at Williamsburg 2BR with II until it was well within the flex period (less than 1 month until checkin) . I called SFX and they took my deposit with no...

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SFX also came through for a May 2020 trip to Kauai (matched Dec 2019) and confirmed us for Point at Poipu. Unfortunately, the resort ended up closing that week so SFX put the week back into our account. I've called here and there just to see what the Hawaii inventory was like; they've had some weeks available, but there was just too much uncertainty to book.

I realize this is limited anecdotal evidence, but I wanted to share they deliver on more than just Vidanta.