bogey21
TUG Member
Often I see posts which say that the 45 day/9,000 Point Week in RCI Points isn't worth a darn as such weeks can't be found when you want them.
Yesterday I confirmed that the hurricane repairs on my Unit at the Emerald Seas in Deerfield Beach are just about finished but will not be done in time for my Week 1 (January 7) arrival. That's ok. I understand, but it does put me in a bind as I have plane tickets, a car reservation and exchanges in place for Weeks 2 and 3.
Well guess what? I go to RCI (using my Points Account) and say "I guess the chance you have anything available in South East Florida starting January 6, 7 or 8 are slim to none, Right"? My nice, pleasant RCI Guide says "Let me check". Then she comes back and says "How would you like the Avalon in Deerfield Beach for 7,500 Points?" I say "I'll take it. Please charge my credit card number which you have on file".
Now I'll be the first to admit that 45 day/9,000 Point Weeks are not just hanging on trees waiting to be picked, but this is the second time in 4 years that I have been able to get one in an emergency (The other one was Light House Cove in Pompano Beach in January 2003). In addition I have probably used 45 day/8,000 Point Weeks in Branson three times in the last 2 years.
GEORGE
Yesterday I confirmed that the hurricane repairs on my Unit at the Emerald Seas in Deerfield Beach are just about finished but will not be done in time for my Week 1 (January 7) arrival. That's ok. I understand, but it does put me in a bind as I have plane tickets, a car reservation and exchanges in place for Weeks 2 and 3.
Well guess what? I go to RCI (using my Points Account) and say "I guess the chance you have anything available in South East Florida starting January 6, 7 or 8 are slim to none, Right"? My nice, pleasant RCI Guide says "Let me check". Then she comes back and says "How would you like the Avalon in Deerfield Beach for 7,500 Points?" I say "I'll take it. Please charge my credit card number which you have on file".
Now I'll be the first to admit that 45 day/9,000 Point Weeks are not just hanging on trees waiting to be picked, but this is the second time in 4 years that I have been able to get one in an emergency (The other one was Light House Cove in Pompano Beach in January 2003). In addition I have probably used 45 day/8,000 Point Weeks in Branson three times in the last 2 years.
GEORGE
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