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Re: "Provisional" RedWeek Exchange Weeks??? (by Terry H.):

marty8084 wrote:

owenh wrote:

I was just reviewing Provision weeks for Marriott Maui Ocean Club and found 2 listings for Dec 2008.

Since Marriott only accepts reservations a max of 13 months in advance, how can these be "legal" reserved weeks? - OwenH-

They may not be. We rely on our members to be truthful when submitting a valuation and stating that they have the week reserved. When the member actually goes to deposit them, if they don't have a reservation, they won't be able to complete the deposit. - Thanks, Marty

Marriott Maui sells (or sold) weeks 51 and 52 as platinum plus fixed weeks. Those owners know what week they have every year, and therefore can commit to RedWeek they own that week. I am not sure whether or not they can pay their fees in advance and deposit their units in advance to exchange companies.

Marriott also sold a handfull of floating weeks 51 and 52. Those weeks are grandfathered in and the owners can reserve any week on the year. However, 96% of all Marriott Maui owners can only book weeks 1-50. It is true that multiple week owners acn book 13 months out if booking simultaneous or contiguous weeks.

Example: If you own 20 weeks of Marriott Maui units, you can theorectically book your first week 13 months in advance and then book every week contiguous to that one. That could possibly put you 18 months out on your bookings.

This is a huge perk that Marriott owners of multiple weeks has over single week owners.

Here's a loophole. You can own 19 cheap platinum weeks and 1 expensive platinum week. You could then push your expensive week out 18 months. This is not likely but possible.

Believe me, there are many people who own dozens of weeks at places like Marriott Maui.

Hope that helps.

Terry