Posted by admin | Posted in Timeshare | Posted on 26-10-2009
I’m looking for some clarification on the RCI Points/Weeks System… please help!?
I want RCI Points, I want to be able to choose where and how long..
I was led to believe that you can purchase a series of points OR a deeded week (maybe floating) at a particular resort, which then converts into the RCI system at a fee.
Now I know I want to buy off the secondary market-buying direct from timeshare folks is almost 5 times the cost, sometimes more, but I can’t seem to find anything that’s just points. And a huge chunk of the deeded weeks are confusing! Some charge converting fees (to get into RCI) others have supplemental fees, beyond the maintenance fees, some convert into RCI weeks system and others into RCI Points…
Can someone explain the system to me? What should I look for? Checking out RCIs website isn’t much help unless your already a member… I’ve been finding on eBay deals for something like 70,000 points at a yearly maint of $270….but I’m afraid more fees will pop out of the woodworks….
Any advice? Opinions? Thoughs? Answers?
While I’m an amateur when it comes to the intricate working of the RCI system, the best possible solution is to invest in a timeshare for one week, a condo somewhere, then use RCI to manage and trade. I would be wary of buying deals off eBay, also you lose your deposit if you switch or cancel a trade.
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
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