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As I mentioned in a different thread, here's a strawman for an FAQ on the Massanutten Trading Power Boost program. Any edits or suggestions are welcome.
Great Eastern Resort Management, the operator of the resorts at Massanutten except for Mountainside Villas, typically offers an incentive program for early payment of maintenance fees on a recurring annual basis. Under this program, owners that pay their maintenance fees for the next year between the time the offer is announced in the newsletter and November 1st and request it will be given a deposit of a leftover RCI weeks credit in their account. An owner can receive one deposit for each deeded ownership at the Massanutten resorts that are operated by Great Eastern, which does not include Mountainside Villas. This program is available to ownerships whether or not the underlying week is in RCI points. TUG members have reported receiving credits good for 8 to 22 TPUs with expiration dates running from 2 months to 9 months past the date they were received. On occasion based on availability, Great Eastern offers credits in the 8 to 9 TPU range for sale to owners in addition to the trading power boost credits, typically for $15 per TPU - this was not included in the program as it was run in 2020 for the 2021 maintenance fees as announced in the newsletter article quoted below.
Massanutten owners desiring to benefit from this program should consult the current year's offer when it is announced in the newsletter as the details and contact information change from year to year. It will be necessary to have an RCI weeks account set up to receive the credit for those ownerships that are in RCI points; RCI weeks accounts are included at no extra cost for the payment of your RCI points account membership dues, but such an owner would need to contact RCI in order to make those arrangements and have the proper account number to provide Great Eastern/Massanutten when requesting the boost. It is best to have these details in advance as the program is operated on a first-come first-served basis and the value of the boost declines from the 20+ TPU range in May to the 8-9 TPU range in October.
TRADING POWER BOOST [from 2020 Woodstone at Massanutten newsletter announcement]
We are happy to announce that we have plenty of inventory in our RCI spacebank account to offer the Trading Power Boost program this year!
We want to make sure that you’re not only informed of the program but that you know how to quickly and easily sign up for it. This includes payment of your 2021 maintenance fee and a note to request the boost before the 1st of November, 2020. This request can be sent as an email, but fax and snail mail requests are also acceptable for your convenience.
In the message it is important to include your association ID number as well as your name and your RCI weeks member number. This is so that we can keep track of each individual's needs. If you send us an email then your request will be replied to within two business days, however the transfer may take up to 10 business days due to the volume of requests.
The best contact email is as follows: tradeboost@massresort.com.
Like most email accounts, ours too experience the unfortunate case of spam. In these types of instances, if you do not receive a reply from us within two business days, please feel free to check up on your request.
We operate on a first come, first serve basis, so boosts will decrease in their value as they are being distributed to those who sign up early. The highest boost that we have currently is 20 points. Since we want to cater to all of you, we want to make sure that you send in your request as soon as possible.
Boosts generally last between 30 and 60 days from the date that they are transferred, however you have no obligation to travel directly on the boost unless you have an interest in traveling in the next 30 days. We do expect you to combine it with other deposits in your RCI account. If you plan to combine this week, it will automatically extend its expiration date for your convenience. There is a combination fee (or extension fee), but you can choose the option that is the most tting for you. The best way to make the most informed decision is to contact RCI at 844.874.5792 and and find out the exact cost.
Although there are many dynamics to attaining a boost, there are many benefits and it will allow you to strengthen and improve your trading power by combining this old deposit with your already existing deposit in RCI.
Keep in mind that this offer is for 2020 and may not be available in 2021 if there are no leftovers.
Thank you so much for allowing Massanutten to continue to help create memorable experiences for you and your family.
Great Eastern Resort Management, the operator of the resorts at Massanutten except for Mountainside Villas, typically offers an incentive program for early payment of maintenance fees on a recurring annual basis. Under this program, owners that pay their maintenance fees for the next year between the time the offer is announced in the newsletter and November 1st and request it will be given a deposit of a leftover RCI weeks credit in their account. An owner can receive one deposit for each deeded ownership at the Massanutten resorts that are operated by Great Eastern, which does not include Mountainside Villas. This program is available to ownerships whether or not the underlying week is in RCI points. TUG members have reported receiving credits good for 8 to 22 TPUs with expiration dates running from 2 months to 9 months past the date they were received. On occasion based on availability, Great Eastern offers credits in the 8 to 9 TPU range for sale to owners in addition to the trading power boost credits, typically for $15 per TPU - this was not included in the program as it was run in 2020 for the 2021 maintenance fees as announced in the newsletter article quoted below.
Massanutten owners desiring to benefit from this program should consult the current year's offer when it is announced in the newsletter as the details and contact information change from year to year. It will be necessary to have an RCI weeks account set up to receive the credit for those ownerships that are in RCI points; RCI weeks accounts are included at no extra cost for the payment of your RCI points account membership dues, but such an owner would need to contact RCI in order to make those arrangements and have the proper account number to provide Great Eastern/Massanutten when requesting the boost. It is best to have these details in advance as the program is operated on a first-come first-served basis and the value of the boost declines from the 20+ TPU range in May to the 8-9 TPU range in October.
TRADING POWER BOOST [from 2020 Woodstone at Massanutten newsletter announcement]
We are happy to announce that we have plenty of inventory in our RCI spacebank account to offer the Trading Power Boost program this year!
We want to make sure that you’re not only informed of the program but that you know how to quickly and easily sign up for it. This includes payment of your 2021 maintenance fee and a note to request the boost before the 1st of November, 2020. This request can be sent as an email, but fax and snail mail requests are also acceptable for your convenience.
In the message it is important to include your association ID number as well as your name and your RCI weeks member number. This is so that we can keep track of each individual's needs. If you send us an email then your request will be replied to within two business days, however the transfer may take up to 10 business days due to the volume of requests.
The best contact email is as follows: tradeboost@massresort.com.
Like most email accounts, ours too experience the unfortunate case of spam. In these types of instances, if you do not receive a reply from us within two business days, please feel free to check up on your request.
We operate on a first come, first serve basis, so boosts will decrease in their value as they are being distributed to those who sign up early. The highest boost that we have currently is 20 points. Since we want to cater to all of you, we want to make sure that you send in your request as soon as possible.
Boosts generally last between 30 and 60 days from the date that they are transferred, however you have no obligation to travel directly on the boost unless you have an interest in traveling in the next 30 days. We do expect you to combine it with other deposits in your RCI account. If you plan to combine this week, it will automatically extend its expiration date for your convenience. There is a combination fee (or extension fee), but you can choose the option that is the most tting for you. The best way to make the most informed decision is to contact RCI at 844.874.5792 and and find out the exact cost.
Although there are many dynamics to attaining a boost, there are many benefits and it will allow you to strengthen and improve your trading power by combining this old deposit with your already existing deposit in RCI.
Keep in mind that this offer is for 2020 and may not be available in 2021 if there are no leftovers.
Thank you so much for allowing Massanutten to continue to help create memorable experiences for you and your family.
