RCI member looking for a DVC resort.

[montyz81]

Hello all, I am currently an RCI member with access to all DVC resorts. I am curious if there are other RCI members on here that have gotten the DVC resort that they wont on an RCI search? What dates did you get it for? When did your DVC resort come up in the search?. I am very much struggling to get access to a resort and would like to know what the trick is to get that DVC resort through RCI? Thank you for any input anyone can give me!

 

[csjordan]

Hello all, I am currently an RCI member with access to all DVC resorts. I am curious if there are other RCI members on here that have gotten the DVC resort that they wont on an RCI search? What dates did you get it for? When did your DVC resort come up in the search?. I am very much struggling to get access to a resort and would like to know what the trick is to get that DVC resort through RCI? Thank you for any input anyone can give me!

If you own within a certain mile radius of WDW, you won't have access to DVC. At least that is what I'm told. That might not be your issue, but thought I would pass that along.

 

[montyz81]

If you own within a certain mile radius of WDW, you won't have access to DVC. At least that is what I'm told. That might not be your issue, but thought I would pass that along.

I don't, I own in Saint Martin

 

[Hopefully]

Hello all, I am currently an RCI member with access to all DVC resorts. I am curious if there are other RCI members on here that have gotten the DVC resort that they wont on an RCI search? What dates did you get it for? When did your DVC resort come up in the search?. I am very much struggling to get access to a resort and would like to know what the trick is to get that DVC resort through RCI? Thank you for any input anyone can give me!

You will get more informed information if you post in the DVC area. There are many knowledgeable posters on the Mouselaneous thread

 

[Lynne M]

You will get more informed information if you post in the DVC area. There are many knowledgeable posters on the Mouselaneous thread

...and I'll move it over there now.

 

[chalee94]

Hello all, I am currently an RCI member with access to all DVC resorts. I am curious if there are other RCI members on here that have gotten the DVC resort that they wont on an RCI search? What dates did you get it for? When did your DVC resort come up in the search?. I am very much struggling to get access to a resort and would like to know what the trick is to get that DVC resort through RCI? Thank you for any input anyone can give me!

the short answer is to plan well in advance (put in an ongoing search at least 9-10 months if you are trading in RCI weeks) and make sure you have enough trade power.

if you are just looking at what is currently available, you are only looking at the leftovers after all of the other owner's trade requests have matched. (which for DVC, generally isn't that much.)

read through these threads for more info:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3328316

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3342961

 

[JimMIA]

Exchanging into DVC through RCI is very doable, provided you learn how the system works, and do whatever is necessary to be successful.

The two threads Charles gave you above will give you some good insights.

One key is to understand your own timeshare and how it works in RCI.

RCI has two completely separate systems -- RCI Weeks and RCI Points -- and it is important to know which one (or both) your timeshare uses. An "ongoing search" is an automated waitlist available only within RCI Weeks. If you are using RCI Points, you will have to check availability daily.

DVC typically deposits availability between 7 months and 5 months from check-in date.

Another key is to understand your "currency" of exchange. Some timeshares (DVC, Wyndham, Hilton, and others) exchange on a fixed points grid. In that grid, a particular size unit will be a certain number of points during a particular season, regardless of where the destination resort is located.

The other system commonly used is Trading Power Units (TPU). TPU attempts to balance supply and demand for both the underlying timeshare and the particular unit you want at a particular time. For that reason, TPU is a moving target; for DVC, I have seen TPU's ranging from mid-20's to near 60, so there is a wide range. If your timeshare does not have enough TPU, you can combine weeks to raise your TPU to where it needs to be.

If you let us know which timeshare you own in St. Martin, and the TPU if you know it, someone here will probably to give you more specific advice.

DVC is definitely doable, and worth learning the ropes to get.

 

[montyz81]

Exchanging into DVC through RCI is very doable, provided you learn how the system works, and do whatever is necessary to be successful.

The two threads Charles gave you above will give you some good insights.

One key is to understand your own timeshare and how it works in RCI.

RCI has two completely separate systems -- RCI Weeks and RCI Points -- and it is important to know which one (or both) your timeshare uses. An "ongoing search" is an automated waitlist available only within RCI Weeks. If you are using RCI Points, you will have to check availability daily.

DVC typically deposits availability between 7 months and 5 months from check- in date.

Another key is to understand your "currency" of exchange. Some timeshares (DVC, Wyndham, Hilton, and others) exchange on a fixed points grid. In that grid, a particular size unit will be a certain number of points during a particular season, regardless of where the destination resort is located.

The other system commonly used is Trading Power Units (TPU). TPU attempts to balance supply and demand for both the underlying timeshare and the particular unit you want at a particular time. For that reason, TPU is a moving target; for DVC, I have seen TPU's ranging from mid-20's to near 60, so there is a wide range. If your timeshare does not have enough TPU, you can combine weeks to raise your TPU to where it needs to be.

If you let us know which timeshare you own in St. Martin, and the TPU if you know it, someone here will probably to give you more specific advice.

DVC is definitely doable, and worth learning the ropes to get.

I have Flamingo Beach Resort week 16. I am part of the weeks system. I currently have 41 TPUs. I have had an ongoing search since March this year. I'm looking to get a 2 bedroom for April 25 to May 3

 

[JimMIA]

I have Flamingo Beach Resort week 16. I am part of the weeks system. I currently have 41 TPUs. I have had an ongoing search since March this year. I'm looking to get a 2 bedroom for April 25 to May 3

Okay, they have not deposited yet for late March or anything in April. The most recent match I've seen was last Thursday for an SSR 1 BR for March 22.

You might want to join TUG, if you're not already a member. Their Exchange Board contains a wealth of info. And their Sightings/Distressed board shows the current deposits. You have to be a paid member ($15 per year) of TUG to view the Sightings Board.

 

[Dean]

I have Flamingo Beach Resort week 16. I am part of the weeks system. I currently have 41 TPUs. I have had an ongoing search since March this year. I'm looking to get a 2 bedroom for April 25 to May 3

41 is likely cutting it close for this time for a 2 BR. It might or night not match.

 

[montyz81]

Thank you all, you have been super helpful! I really appreciate the responses!