Interval International exchange

[JCerniglow]

Does anyone know the overall success rate for exchanges? I understand that there are variables but am curious about the success rate for all comers.

 

[spiceycat]

I think dean has the figures.

but please kept in mind - when II talks you into taking something else (which it will try) - then that goes on the success side.

 

[JCerniglow]

thanks. Dean?

 

[Dean]

thanks. Dean?

Try This Thread. The first post should give you historical information. Remember all they track is whether you got an exchange, any exchange. They do not track nor account for the number of exchange request withdrawn or settled for a lessor option than desired. They also don't track how far out those exchanges were secured. IMO, the true story is far different that protrayed in the end of year audits I've used to compile this data. Still, it varies by location, time of year and unit size desired. If you'll give us what you're looking for in terms of time of year, locations and unit size, we can give you a far better idea. Regardless, you need to plan as far out as possible, usually at least a full year out. You also need to have as many choices of weeks and resorts as possible.

 

[Billybob7]

Try This Thread. The first post should give you historical information. Remember all they track is whether you got an exchange, any exchange. They do not track nor account for the number of exchange request withdrawn or settled for a lessor option than desired. They also don't track how far out those exchanges were secured. IMO, the true story is far different that protrayed in the end of year audits I've used to compile this data. Still, it varies by location, time of year and unit size desired. If you'll give us what you're looking for in terms of time of year, locations and unit size, we can give you a far better idea. Regardless, you need to plan as far out as possible, usually at least a full year out. You also need to have as many choices of weeks and resorts as possible.

Ok, Dean. How about the Marriott Ko Olina in Ohaho for any weekend in October, 2009. I put my search in in February, 2008.

Thanks.

 

[Dean]

Ok, Dean. How about the Marriott Ko Olina in Ohaho for any weekend in October, 2009. I put my search in in February, 2008.

Thanks.

Given all the units there are lockoff's, it depends greatly on the unit size you're looking for. My educated GUESS is you have about a 50-70% chance of getting a studio, 10-30% chance of a 1 BR and less than 3-5% for a 2 BR. The only question is whether the economy will improve your chances. Realize that II holds ALL Marriott deposits for 24 days during which time they are only available to other Marriott owners. Only the weeks that make it out of this internal exchange system will be available to you on exchange.

 

[Billybob7]

Given all the units there are lockoff's, it depends greatly on the unit size you're looking for. My educated GUESS is you have about a 50-70% chance of getting a studio, 10-30% chance of a 1 BR and less than 3-5% for a 2 BR. The only question is whether the economy will improve your chances. Realize that II holds ALL Marriott deposits for 24 days during which time they are only available to other Marriott owners. Only the weeks that make it out of this internal exchange system will be available to you on exchange.

We put in for a 1BR.

Thanks, Dean.

 

[Dean]

We put in for a 1BR.

Thanks, Dean.

The most likely times for your match are about 11-12 months out, 6 months out and 2 months out. You will not have the opportunity to check air prior to accepting any exchange that matches your request. If using FF miles, make your air reservations coming up and narrow your II search with a backup cash reservation. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

 

[JCerniglow]

Dean
I started my search in the first week of sept 2008 for May or June 2010. my resort choices are:
Harborside atlantis
Westin St. JOhn
Marriott Frenchmens
Marriott Marbell
Marriott Aruba surf club
Marriott St Kitts.

any thoughts. I know that Harborside and St Johns are a stretch. But you dont try, you dont get.

 

[tomandrobin]

What room size are you attempting to exchange into?

 

[JCerniglow]

2 bedroom

 

[tomandrobin]

A two bedroom at any of those locations will be extremely tough, if not impossible.

May is definately your best bet to get an exchange.

 

[Dean]

Dean
I started my search in the first week of sept 2008 for May or June 2010. my resort choices are:
Harborside atlantis
Westin St. JOhn
Marriott Frenchmens
Marriott Marbell
Marriott Aruba surf club
Marriott St Kitts.

any thoughts. I know that Harborside and St Johns are a stretch. But you dont try, you dont get.

I agree that any exchange to those locations is tough, a 2 BR even harder. Given that May and June are lower times and you're looking early, you may have a decent chance of getting something. Aruba is the most likely to come up.

 

[tomandrobin]

Marriott Marbell is the resort in Spain, correct?

Just making sure, cause the rest are the Caribbean.

If you are looking at Spain, that may be your best bet.

 

[disneymomjcs]

My experience so far is no matches.

We put in August 07 for Marriott Maui Ocean Club June 08. In February we cancelled the serach and booked The Grand Wailea.


We have been on the exchange list since August 07 for a week in July 08 Harborside at Atlantis two bedroom sleeping 8 any week in July.

We just added Marriott Aruba Ocean Club, Marriott Frenchmans Cove and Marriott Aruba Surf Club. Maybe we'll get something.

I doubt anything is coming through. Its our turn to treat so other then exchanging we may just have to pay for a two bedroom somewhere.

Last year my brother in law used their time share for the first week of vacations at the Marriott KoOlina(beautiful, clean nice place to stay) They own two weeks there and traded one for the 2nd week at Marriott Maui Ocean Club but we already booked the Grand Wailea.

Good luck to all of us so far 0 for 2 on the exchanges.

We saw the property for the Disney Vacation Club there. Also I found that not all resorts have 2 bedrooms that sleep 8. Most only sleep 6. Marriott seems to have the 2 bedroom that sleep 8.

 

[Dean]

Also I found that not all resorts have 2 bedrooms that sleep 8. Most only sleep 6. Marriott seems to have the 2 bedroom that sleep 8.

Not only that, from an exchange standpoint, you can only request a 2 BR sleep 6 if exchanging a 2 BR. But what you can do is request resorts that you know sleep 8. That's just one reason you needs to investigate the resorts they are looking at for exchange.

 

[beacher]

Straying from the original question somewhat, but hoping I can get Dean's advice - we own 1-week 3BR at Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, and want to exchange it through II in 2010. Hawaii is too far for us - after looking at the II options I was thinking that a 2BR at Beach Club would be a good exchange value and then I could bank my BCV points that year. Do you think I could get that exchange and do you think that is a good use of the 3BR Marriott?

Thanks so much,

 

[Dean]

Straying from the original question somewhat, but hoping I can get Dean's advice - we own 1-week 3BR at Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, and want to exchange it through II in 2010. Hawaii is too far for us - after looking at the II options I was thinking that a 2BR at Beach Club would be a good exchange value and then I could bank my BCV points that year. Do you think I could get that exchange and do you think that is a good use of the 3BR Marriott?

Thanks so much,

Tough choice. IMO, if you can get a 2 BR at BCV, BWV or VWL or even AKL; I think it is a comparable value. I'd book on points while waiting on the II search. Your chance of success is directly related to when you want to travel. For school holidays you have a very low chance of success but some better for summer. Regardless, getting any of these resorts for a 2 BR is tough.

Trading a 3 BR is a touch issue, esp if it's not a lockoff. There are few 3 BR units in II and in MVCI and many of them are lockoff's where they are not deposited as a 3 BR. Even the ones that aren't lockoff's are often not deposited with II other than lower demand (Orlando) or off season units (HH).

 

[beacher]

Thanks Dean - I was thinking of a 2br BCV in August so perhaps that may work. Otherwise I may just try to rent the 3br Marriott week; I have zero experience renting anything out but there's always a first time.

Appreciate your advice,

 

[Dean]

Thanks Dean - I was thinking of a 2br BCV in August so perhaps that may work. Otherwise I may just try to rent the 3br Marriott week; I have zero experience renting anything out but there's always a first time.

Appreciate your advice,

You can offer it to II as a request first while also offering to rent it. If you rent it, you cancel the exchange request. If you get the exchange, you cancel the rental. You do give up a possible bonus week but retain control.