The split inventory pools really shouldn't be an issue unless Marriott does away with the II priority. If a deeded owner deposits for exchange they will be competing only against other deeded owners for exchange. Those points owners can only trade for Marriott weeks within an internal system. If they deposit their week, it goes in to II and the end sum is still the same. The problem would happen if Marriott uses all unsold inventory for a points system. They could do this but they will end up with a lot of empty units as there wouldn't be enough people to book in to those weeks. They will have no choice but to cough those weeks up to II to unload.
Actually given that the other II limitations of trade power and resort quality, it's likely that those trading a given week with II would end up BETTER off in the new system IF the internal trading preference remains. That's because it's likely that those that do not convert will likely consist of a larger group of desirable weeks/resorts and IF the other end (say Bronze) also tends not to convert, it won't affect choices much. Even if the II deposits that come from points get lumped in, as they likely would, it's still at worst a zero sum to improvement. It's also possible, if not likely, that the trade power for many options will actually improve due to smaller numbers. I do expect the internal trading preference to go away at some point based on my assumptions of how a new system is likely to work but we will see. In part it depends on how integrated any points system is with II and whether they remain as individual members vs a Marriott corporate membership.
Even if a new system comes out this weekend, it's likely to take weeks to months to sort out the ins and outs enough to really know how to approach it. While I know some expect a quick hit or miss conversion option, I doubt it'll be that quick, maybe a few months at worst.
I have had 6 of the best timesharing years ever, with great family vacations that have been the envy of my friends!!! Yes, I know I paid too much but I just want to continued good use of my product!! I am really not a naive as I play on the thread,just want to beat the Aruba thread!!!
Given the current prices, didn't we all pay too much, LOL. Glad to hear your playing the devils advocate somewhat, I was worried about you there for a bit. Timeshares have been great for me, both in terms of enjoyment but as a hobby. Keeps me out of trouble, at least somewhat. To be honest, I doubt they save us money but they allow us to do things that we couldn't do otherwise. For example, we'll be at HH in a couple of weeks with four 2 BR units. Now about every year we get accommodation and invite family until all is full, our treat. It's our way of ensuring we get together periodically and also a way to give back since we can.
Marriott doesn't pay MF on unsold units, they offere a guaranty instead. Many people exchange in to developer deposited weeks, whether they be unreserved units or Marriott owned. Spacebanks happen often.
That's not my understanding. I thought the developer guarantee only gave them free use of certain commercial space and not unsold units.
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