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Original Message:

Do I have to belong to an exchange program? (by Tracey S.):

You do not have to belong to an exchange company. The exchange fee for RCI in Canada is $252 but it is still $209 (for the last 2 years or so) for US members.

There are also free independent exchange companies like DAE (daelive.com) and sfx-resorts.com, Trading Places International (tradingplaces.com) that are free to join. They still have an exchange fee if you use but also have benefits like rentals.

So if you won't be using RCI no need to keep paying the annual membership fee. If you decide to join again later you can. If you let your membership lapse they may send you a discounted offer to join again.