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Re: R. C. I. (by R P.):

In order to get an exchange you want (especially if it's in a very popular location and/or a very popular time), you have to deposit and book your week many months in advance with the exchange companies.

March is spring break across the USA for many colleges and high schools and it's a very popular vacation time for families who head south to Florida or other popular locations. The key is to deposit and start searching for such popular weeks many months in advance of your travel date.

Key words in exchanging are SUPPLY and DEMAND concerning a particular area or resort.

You can also check out the independent exchange companies such as ( www.dae.com www.sfx.com www.tradingplaces.com ) Many people are pleased with the exchanges they get from the independents.

rebeccar77 wrote:

My husband and I just bought our first timeshare in summer '06. I wanted to exchange a week for March 2007. I called RCI (in Nov '06), completely naive, and thought this would be a fast and easy phone call. I have gotten nothing but lies, a screaming lady, and even a hang up from their employees. I am VERY disappointed with RCI. When we bought the timeshare, they gave us our first year free. I definately will NOT renew. They were VERY eager to take my gold crown red week and asked during every phone call if I'd like to depositing more weeks. They even asked me to renew my dues. I think not!!! Horrible Experience, Texas