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Re: Exchange companies. (by Carrie S.):
bryanw21 wrote:I am a TS moron, so I will explain how I see this concept. RCI uses your unit as a bargaining chip. If everyone wants it, they will be happy to trade it for the unit you seek. If few people want it, it is hard to use as a trade.jayjay wrote:With an area as popular as Hawaii, your deposit of 2 years out was more than likely the key that helped you snag a 2 bedroom, gold crown 8 months before departure. Had you waited and deposited 8 months out, you more than likely would not have gotten this exchange at all, but by depositing 2 years out you were at the head of the line 8 months out.You did the right thing by depositing 2 years out (for Hawaii), even though you had a long wait for a gold crown confirmation. Congrats .....
Also, it depends on what resort and week you deposited and it's trading power. Trading power is the key, especially for very popular areas such as Hawaii.
rachelo3 wrote:Jeff, I agree completely with your statement. We did a search for Kona 2 years out. We heard from rci in Oct. but not a gold crown resort. Decided to wait and finally heard from rci in Dec. of 2006 and comfirmed a gold crown resort in kona- 2bedroom. Even though we did a 2 year search we didn't comfirm until 8 months out.Can you explain in quantifiable terms how RCI measures and applies your(anyones) "trading power"?
For example, if you offer a diamond and want to trade for an amethyst, they should have no trouble making the trade. On the other hand, if you have an amethyst, it may not be easy to find someone willing to trade their diamond for it. Thus, if you buy a gemstone looking to trade, it may be better to buy a diamond than an amethyst.
However, there are always morons like me who like amethysts more than diamonds.
How'm I doin'? Anyone care to educate me?
O.