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Re: What keeps you from using Redweek Exchange? (by Phil L.):
elizabethl98 Good day to you all. I have just found this thread, and it's very interesting. I actually have deposited three weeks into Redweek and made one resulting exchange in an off-season unit. The problem I have today is that there are very few people depositing compared to the number of people listing places to rent. I have 2300 banked points, more or less, and I can't find anyplace that I want to go . . . but if I search for a rental, there are many places and weeks I'd like to consider.
===================================================== Elizabeth,many owners would rather rent and put money in their own pocket. If they don't rent then they can use it or deposit into their exchange company of their choice!
As far as you getting one week in off season,this is one of the main problems with Redweek in that many of the units available are off season or low tier resorts.
There are a number of owners with points still waiting for something they want!
PHILL12 =====================================================
[Elizabeth] This system is so much more transparent than II that it has lots and lots of possibilities--even if you don't agree with the valuations, they are clearly stated. I would love to ditch my II membership and stick with Redweek, BUT then what would I do with my 2300 points? =====================================================
Your one of a very few that don't seem to like II and their better resorts and exchanging system. Even if you have a smaller resort with II and don't get what you want in exchange because II works on a fair trade system. You can still exchange within 59 days and get many top resorts with II and it doesn't cost you more money to upgrade.
Also getaways very good and cost much less than upgrades with Redweek Exchange.
Your with one of the top exchange companies in II which means you bought a nice resort and should try using it more before jumping off the wagon.There are many owners stuck with Rci that would love to join II but their resort doesn't rate high enough for II standards. I know because we had one years ago and had to sell it and buy a unit that was with II.
As far as your last statement I'm missing something here? You want to leave II but then what do you do with your 2300 points you have with Redweek just doesn't make sense! What does the points have to do with weather you stay or go from II?
I feel most II members love II exchange and might use Redweek for a second or third unit but never as their main unit unless they are dealing with Rci exchange. I could understand that move to get away from Rci.
Good Luck in what ever you decide is best for your family!
PHILL12