Experiences trading with Interval?

[klynch]

I'm interetsted in trading with timeshares outside DVC (Interval) for the Carribian (sp). Does anyone have tips or experiences they can share? I've had a request into membership for 2 months for anything at pardise island but have not heard a word. Can I expect to wait months or years whenever I want to trade outside DVC?

 

[Merilyn]

We have traded to the Newport Beach Marriott in Ca and the HH Marriott. We had no problem with the trades but did them several months in advance. I would think the Paradise one would be problem unless you want it way in advance. At least from what I hear on these boards, Paradise Island is very popular. I have many people say their trades went well and most had little problem. It just has to be in advance and flexible.

 

[dianeschlicht]

We traded into Hawaii last year, and got our request iin just 5 days. It also only cost us 160 points for a week on the Big Island in a one bedroom.

 

[Dean]

Since the only resort I'm aware of that's currently on the II-DVC list is Harborside, I don't think you'll have much luck. As it happens, that resort is closed for several months for repairs. It would be a very difficult trade, even off time (weeks 17-50 = spring to fall). With it being closed, that will concentrate demand from both members and exchangers. Since Harborside is a Starwood property, I suspect most trades go through that direction anyway.

You may want to look at Cancun, Aruba, St. Marteen, PR, Cayman's and the like. Remember that in order to get anything, a member at the other resort must give it to II first. Just like at DVC, this doesn't happen a lot at high demand resorts for peak times of the year. Besides, most trades using DVC will be a downtrade anyway.

 

[downontheBW]

I had some II searches in with MS but gave up after a few months; I'll admit I was being picky, though. As Dean said, just about every other timeshare is a trade down.

I'd recommend joining the Timeshare Users Group (tug2.net) to check out timeshare reviews. I believe you can browse the TUG classified ads for free. You may find a good trade there - when trading for a resort you feel is below DVC standards you could negotiate a DVC studio for a 1BR or 5 nights at DVC for a week at their timeshare. Through an ad on TUG, I traded a week in a BVW studio for a week at Four Seasons Aviara in a studio - I definitely got a good deal!

Remember that with a private trade a lot of trust is involved and there's always a chance you could get burned. Good luck.