Trading Off-Season Studio in Low Demand Florida Resort through II

[voyageur90046]

Hi Everybody - I wasn't able to figure this out from the II general tab, but I did get some general info about the Flex Exchange period.

Is it true that if I buy a low demand studio week but deposit it way in advance, then I will have access to any II 60-day-out inventory including larger units (1-beds, 2-beds, etc.) still available?

To take it a step further, if I have this kind of last-minute traveling flexibility, would there be any reason for me to buy a higher season 1-bedroom week at this resort (or even a better resort) versus a low season studio unit at the resort if my only goal is to trade through II, and I'm willing to confirm my new week within the 60 day flex period?

Thanks!

 

[Keep Traveling]

This is basically true, 90% of stuff will be available.

There are some exceptions though for higher end properties.

KT

 

[funtime]

It also gets you into the timeshare trading mode with a low investment. However, if you think you will really like trading, I would get a two bedroom lockoff unit. I would also search timeshares on ebay by week and look what is available during the last two weeks of June and July. Those weeks will be great traders even Orlando weeks in that time period should be strong traders. In other words, explore all your options. I also think that II is much better for flextime use so make sure any timeshare you buy trades in II. Funtime

 

[tschwa2]

From what you describe you are looking for, I would pass. While a low season studio might find you what you are looking for it might not. II uses both size and quality and to a slightly lesser extent season to determine trading power. A low season, lower quality studio might get you bigger nicer resorts during off season but will still have restrictions about larger higher quality units during more prime time. If your MF are less than $300 it might still be worth it.

I have a studio in prime time ski location and am fairly disappointed in the way it trades in II. Luckily it trades in RCI too so I will be depositing with them for the next several years.

For II I would wait and try to find a one bedroom, good quality resort in prime season or close to prime season as possible with the lowest MF you can find. Even if it costs more or takes more time to find, I think it would be worth it. One bedrooms are much easier to trade up to two bedrooms even outside of flex time. You would have more flexibility with ongoing searches and XYZ bonuses if available.