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Re: Ripoff - Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Program - New Point System (by Kathryn M.):
Well, when we joined the Destinations Program, MCVI paid our first year's membership--which included our II membership in the $199 yearly fee for the Destinations Program. Since we had two years remaining on our multi-year II membership (previously purchased), II gave us a credit for our remaining two years--no money, but they gave us a "bonus" week. But when we went to book the week they gave us, II still charged us the exchange fee saying it didn't count for that bonus week! We also had to pay their exchange fee on the one remaining week we had previously deposited with them. So I'm not sure whether or not the membership MCVI pays for us in II really waives the II fees or not! Anyone else have any problems with II not waiving their fees? We have had a less than successful relationship with II!