Exchange companies.

adahiscout has astutely observed, quoted only in the pertinent part from a RedWeek Q&A statement:

>> The only exception is if you are an RCI Points member, in which case we will be unable to process your deposit." << =======================================

I believe that this RedWeek Q&A statement is unintentionally misleading and not entirely correct, simply because it does not account for the very real possibility of someone owning BOTH weeks AND points accounts with RCI (as many people do).

For specific and clear example, I am a RCI "weeks" member (dissatisfied, but a member nonetheless). However, I also own a week at a RCI "points" resort, so I also have a (separate, distinct, completely unrelated) RCI "points" account for that particular "points" week ownership.

Unless I'm mistaken, the RedWeek Q&A statement really intended to say (but stated inadequately) that RCI "POINTS BASED" weeks cannot be "processed for deposit" with RedWeek. Unless I'm further mistaken, that would NOT preclude in ANY way an RCI member who has BOTH "points based" weeks and "regular" (i.e., non- RCI points based) weeks from depositing any (or all) of their "regular" (non-points)weeks with RedWeek (assuming, of course, that such a regular week has not already been converted / deposited with RCI as "points for deposit").

I think that the RedWeek Q&A statement, as quoted, simply failes to adequately distinguish between RCI "points based" weeks (which RedWeek can't and won't process for deposit) and "regular" (non-points) RCI weeks (which RedWeek certainly CAN process for deposit). I believe that RedWeek has simply failed to acknowledge and/or account for the fact that one person can own BOTH types of RCI weeks (I do), but yet can ONLY deposit the "non-points" weeks with RedWeek.

The ownership of RCI "points based" weeks should be absolutely and completely irrelevant to the deposit of "regular" (not RCI points based) weeks, even though many folks own both types of of weeks. I'll certainly stand to be corrected if wrong, but I truly believe that RedWeek has just made an incomplete (and therefore somewhat confusing) statement on this matter. I'm sure that they will clarify their intended "point" (sorry, no pun intended) on this matter.

ken1193 wrote:

adahiscout has astutely observed, quoted only in the pertinent part from a RedWeek Q&A statement:

>> The only exception is if you are an RCI Points member, in which case we will be unable to process your deposit." << =======================================

I believe that this RedWeek Q&A statement is unintentionally misleading and not entirely correct, simply because it does not account for the very real possibility of someone owning BOTH weeks AND points accounts with RCI (as many people do).

For specific and clear example, I am a RCI "weeks" member (dissatisfied, but a member nonetheless). However, I also own a week at a RCI "points" resort, so I also have a (separate, distinct, completely unrelated) RCI "points" account for that particular "points" week ownership.

Unless I'm mistaken, the RedWeek Q&A statement really intended to say (but stated inadequately) that RCI "POINTS BASED" weeks cannot be "processed for deposit" with RedWeek. Unless I'm further mistaken, that would NOT preclude in ANY way an RCI member who has BOTH "points based" weeks and "regular" (i.e., non- RCI points based) weeks from depositing any (or all) of their "regular" (non-points)weeks with RedWeek (assuming, of course, that such a regular week has not already been converted / deposited with RCI as "points for deposit").

I think that the RedWeek Q&A statement, as quoted, simply failes to adequately distinguish between RCI "points based" weeks (which RedWeek can't and won't process for deposit) and "regular" (non-points) RCI weeks (which RedWeek certainly CAN process for deposit). I believe that RedWeek has simply failed to acknowledge and/or account for the fact that one person can own BOTH types of RCI weeks (I do), but yet can ONLY deposit the "non-points" weeks with RedWeek.

The ownership of RCI "points based" weeks should be absolutely and completely irrelevant to the deposit of "regular" (not RCI points based) weeks, even though many folks own both types of of weeks. I'll certainly stand to be corrected if wrong, but I truly believe that RedWeek has just made an incomplete (and therefore somewhat confusing) statement on this matter. I'm sure that they will clarify their intended "point" (sorry, no pun intended) on this matter.

Well, yes and no Ken. I'd agree with you completely if you said "RCI Points" weeks can't be deposited with RedWeek rather than "points based" weeks. Many of us have "points based" ownerships from which we can and do make deposits in various exchange companies including RCI and RedWeek. They just aren't RCI Points points! It would really help if all of us when discussing points would always make clear what type of points we are talking about.

You also refer to "regular" (non-points) RCI weeks (which RedWeek certainly CAN process for deposit)."

If "regular points" (from Fairfield, for example) have been given to "RCI Weeks", they can't be processed again to RedWeek. If they have not, RCI Weeks has nothing whatever to do with it.

I think we both actually understand this correctly. It is just hard to craft a statement that accounts for all the variations in how timeshares and exchange companies are organized. It is very easy to "Hit the nail right on the thumb."

MD

adahiscout, impressively attentive to detail, correctly points out in pertinent quoted part:

>> I'd agree with you completely if you said "RCI Points" weeks can't be deposited with RedWeek rather than "points based" weeks. <<

That is precisely what I intended to express, but inadvertently omitted one "RCI" preface (which you appropriately inserted above in your reply). I was referring specifically and ONLY to "RCI points weeks" and "RCI non-points weeks", since the Q&A quote under discussion referred directly and specifically to "RCI points members" (many of whom, like me, ALSO own non-points [but still RCI affiliated] weeks).

I don't know anything about other "points based" systems (just RCI's). The devil is always in the details, of course, and I guess one can't ever be too specific about identifying exactly which / whose "points" are being discussed at any given time. =======================================

>> Many of us have "points based" ownerships from which we can and do make deposits in various exchange companies including RCI and RedWeek. They just aren't RCI Points points! It would really help if all of us when discussing points would always make clear what type of points we are talking about. <<

You're absolutely right and I will certainly endeavor to do so in any future posts. That should be relatively easy for me, since RCI points is actually the one and ONLY points system about which I have knowledge. =====================================

>>You also refer to "regular" (non-points) RCI weeks (which RedWeek certainly CAN process for deposit)." If "regular points" (from Fairfield, for example) have been given to "RCI Weeks", they can't be processed again to RedWeek. If they have not, RCI Weeks has nothing whatever to do with it. <<

Knowing nothing about Fairfield and/or its points system, I respectfully defer to you and others far more knowledgeable than I will ever be on that subject.

Clearly, "points" is an arena where the "currency" under discussion should always be clearly and precisely identified and specified in order to avoid any potential misunderstanding. ======================================

>> I think we both actually understand this correctly. <<

You may give me more credit that I deserve, since I actually don't know anything at all about Fairfield points and/or how Fairfield points can become RCI weeks.... =======================================

>> It is just hard to craft a statement that accounts for all the variations in how timeshares and exchange companies are organized. It is very easy to "Hit the nail right on the thumb."<<

Yes. I do not envy the RedWeek folks who have to comprehend the assorted "points" systems in order to construct a correct and universally applicable and consistent policy statements (personally, I get a headache just trying to follow / understand / decode RCI practices). That said, however, the RedWeek quote which you had initially cited still clearly needs correction and further clarification.......

ken1193 wrote:

adahiscout, impressively attentive to detail, correctly points out in pertinent quoted part:

>> I'd agree with you completely if you said "RCI Points" weeks can't be deposited with RedWeek rather than "points based" weeks. <<

That is precisely what I intended to express, but inadvertently omitted one "RCI" preface (which you appropriately inserted above in your reply). I was referring specifically and ONLY to "RCI points weeks" and "RCI non-points weeks", since the Q&A quote under discussion referred directly and specifically to "RCI points members" (many of whom, like me, ALSO own non-points [but still RCI affiliated] weeks).

I don't know anything about other "points based" systems (just RCI's). The devil is always in the details, of course, and I guess one can't ever be too specific about identifying exactly which / whose "points" are being discussed at any given time. =======================================

>> Many of us have "points based" ownerships from which we can and do make deposits in various exchange companies including RCI and RedWeek. They just aren't RCI Points points! It would really help if all of us when discussing points would always make clear what type of points we are talking about. <<

You're absolutely right and I will certainly endeavor to do so in any future posts. That should be relatively easy for me, since RCI points is actually the one and ONLY points system about which I have knowledge. =====================================

>>You also refer to "regular" (non-points) RCI weeks (which RedWeek certainly CAN process for deposit)." If "regular points" (from Fairfield, for example) have been given to "RCI Weeks", they can't be processed again to RedWeek. If they have not, RCI Weeks has nothing whatever to do with it. <<

Knowing nothing about Fairfield and/or its points system, I respectfully defer to you and others far more knowledgeable than I will ever be on that subject.

Clearly, "points" is an arena where the "currency" under discussion should always be clearly and precisely identified and specified in order to avoid any potential misunderstanding. ======================================

>> I think we both actually understand this correctly. <<

You may give me more credit that I deserve, since I actually don't know anything at all about Fairfield points and/or how Fairfield points can become RCI weeks.... =======================================

>> It is just hard to craft a statement that accounts for all the variations in how timeshares and exchange companies are organized. It is very easy to "Hit the nail right on the thumb."<<

Yes. I do not envy the RedWeek folks who have to comprehend the assorted "points" systems in order to construct a correct and universally applicable and consistent policy statements (personally, I get a headache just trying to follow / understand / decode RCI practices). That said, however, the RedWeek quote which you had initially cited still clearly needs correction and further clarification.......

Thank you, Ken, for bringing this to our attention. The wording will be corrected on newsletters that have not gone out yet.

Thanks, Marty

Re: >> Thank you, Ken, for bringing this to our attention. The wording will be corrected on newsletters that have not gone out yet. Thanks, Marty<< ======================================

Marty: Specifically and only addressing RCI points, I think the change in wording could be something like the following:

"If you are an RCI Points member, be advised that we are unable to process RCI Points based weeks for RedWeek deposit or exchange. However, RCI Points members who also own other RCI weeks which are NOT RCI points based MAY certainly deposit and exchange via RedWeek those other RCI weeks which are NOT based upon RCI points".

A bit cumbersome and I'm sure it could be stated even better still, but this is the basic "spirit" of the correction and distinction which I believe must be made. Otherwise, as currently stated, the mistaken impression is left is that RCI Points members simply may not participate in the RedWeek exchange program at all, which simply isn't true when a person also owns other (non RCI points based) weeks.

......Why do I feel a headache coming on whenever I type the three letters R then C then I, in a row...? ;-)

ken1193 wrote:

Re: >> Thank you, Ken, for bringing this to our attention. The wording will be corrected on newsletters that have not gone out yet. Thanks, Marty<< ======================================

Marty: Specifically and only addressing RCI points, I think the change in wording could be something like the following:

"If you are an RCI Points member, be advised that we are unable to process RCI Points based weeks for RedWeek deposit or exchange. However, RCI Points members who also own other RCI weeks which are NOT RCI points based MAY certainly deposit and exchange via RedWeek those other RCI weeks which are NOT based upon RCI points".

A bit cumbersome and I'm sure it could be stated even better still, but this is the basic "spirit" of the correction and distinction which I believe must be made. Otherwise, as currently stated, the mistaken impression is left is that RCI Points members simply may not participate in the RedWeek exchange program at all, which simply isn't true when a person also owns other (non RCI points based) weeks.

......Why do I feel a headache coming on whenever I type the three letters R then C then I, in a row...? ;-)

-------- Re RCI Points, they way it was explained to me was one could book a week into their home resort 11-12 months in advance (not through RCI). At that time you should be able to rent through Redweek or other sites. The unit is put into the RCI Points bank 10 months prior to the usage week. I don't know when the 10 month window starts if one owns a floating week.

mike 1536 stated: >> Re RCI Points, they way it was explained to me was one could book a week into their home resort 11-12 months in advance (not through RCI). At that time you should be able to rent through Redweek or other sites. The unit is put into the RCI Points bank 10 months prior to the usage week. I don't know when the 10 month window starts if one owns a floating week.<<

Hi Mike: Good to hear from you again. I'm sure you're correct, but the underlying context was really in specific regard to the new RedWeek exchange program, in which "RCI points" weeks apparently CANNOT be deposited or exchanged --- whereas other RCI weeks (i.e., those weeks which are NOT RCI points based) CAN be deposited and exchanged within the new RedWeek exchange program.

Ken

ken1193 wrote:

Re: >> Thank you, Ken, for bringing this to our attention. The wording will be corrected on newsletters that have not gone out yet. Thanks, Marty<< ======================================

Marty: Specifically and only addressing RCI points, I think the change in wording could be something like the following:

"If you are an RCI Points member, be advised that we are unable to process RCI Points based weeks for RedWeek deposit or exchange. However, RCI Points members who also own other RCI weeks which are NOT RCI points based MAY certainly deposit and exchange via RedWeek those other RCI weeks which are NOT based upon RCI points".

A bit cumbersome and I'm sure it could be stated even better still, but this is the basic "spirit" of the correction and distinction which I believe must be made. Otherwise, as currently stated, the mistaken impression is left is that RCI Points members simply may not participate in the RedWeek exchange program at all, which simply isn't true when a person also owns other (non RCI points based) weeks.

......Why do I feel a headache coming on whenever I type the three letters R then C then I, in a row...? ;-)

Asprin anyone? I think you've got it with the except for a few too many "RCIs".

If RCI Points members have their RCI Points automatically deposited with RCI, they cannot re-deposit them for exchange with RedWeek. If they own any weeks or points which have not been deposited with RCI or any other exchange system, they may be deposited with RedWeek in the form of weeks. (Right?)

(Even if someone is a member of RCI Weeks, their weeks are NOT in "RCI Weeks" unless they have been intentionally deposited with RCI Weeks. When we check into the RCI site, we are required to indicate whether we are doing so as RCI Points members or RCI Weeks members. Keeping that capitalization helps reduce confusion. After all, you can get an RCI "week" from RCI POINTS.)

Maybe we are making this way too hard. Can't we just say that nothing may be deposited for exchange with RedWeeks which has already been deposited with any other exchange company?

MD

adahiscout wrote:

ken1193 wrote:

Re: >> Thank you, Ken, for bringing this to our attention. The wording will be corrected on newsletters that have not gone out yet. Thanks, Marty<< ======================================

Marty: Specifically and only addressing RCI points, I think the change in wording could be something like the following:

"If you are an RCI Points member, be advised that we are unable to process RCI Points based weeks for RedWeek deposit or exchange. However, RCI Points members who also own other RCI weeks which are NOT RCI points based MAY certainly deposit and exchange via RedWeek those other RCI weeks which are NOT based upon RCI points".

A bit cumbersome and I'm sure it could be stated even better still, but this is the basic "spirit" of the correction and distinction which I believe must be made. Otherwise, as currently stated, the mistaken impression is left is that RCI Points members simply may not participate in the RedWeek exchange program at all, which simply isn't true when a person also owns other (non RCI points based) weeks.

......Why do I feel a headache coming on whenever I type the three letters R then C then I, in a row...? ;-)

Asprin anyone? I think you've got it with the except for a few too many "RCIs".

If RCI Points members have their RCI Points automatically deposited with RCI, they cannot re-deposit them for exchange with RedWeek. If they own any weeks or points which have not been deposited with RCI or any other exchange system, they may be deposited with RedWeek in the form of weeks. (Right?)

(Even if someone is a member of RCI Weeks, their weeks are NOT in "RCI Weeks" unless they have been intentionally deposited with RCI Weeks. When we check into the RCI site, we are required to indicate whether we are doing so as RCI Points members or RCI Weeks members. Keeping that capitalization helps reduce confusion. After all, you can get an RCI "week" from RCI POINTS.)

Maybe we are making this way too hard. Can't we just say that nothing may be deposited for exchange with RedWeeks which has already been deposited with any other exchange company?

MD

I think I need some aspirin too. :-) This really is getting confusing but I'll get clarification and get back with all of you.

Thanks, Marty

I thought that we had it down, but......:

Re: >> If RCI Points members have their RCI Points automatically deposited with RCI, they cannot re-deposit them for exchange with RedWeek. <<

RCI points based weeks are automatically (no choice, no option) deposited as RCI points of known amount directly into the associated RCI points account on an annual basis. Your statement is true, but also unnecessary if I correctly understand RedWeeks actual intent, which (unless I'm wrong) is intended to express that RedWeek simply will not accept or process for RedWeek exchange "RCI points based weeks" -- period, amen.

Weeks (by which I now very specifically refer to "non-RCI points based" weeks) is a separate (and in one sense, entirely unrelated) matter, since such non-RCI points weeks belong to their owner until and unless that owner overtly and voluntarily CHOOSES to actively "deposit" that week for exchange, whether within RCI (only a fool.....) or with RedWeek --- one or the other, but obviously not in more than one place). =======================================

Re: >> ....weeks or points which have not been deposited with RCI or any other exchange system, they may be deposited with RedWeek in the form of weeks. (Right?)<<

No, I don't think so; see my prior stated belief. I could be wrong, but it's my interpretation and belief that RedWeek is simply NOT going to accept or process "RCI points based weeks" for RedWeek exchange -- period, amen. Maybe I'm mistaken, but that's what I believe they are intending to express, if not very well so far. =======================================

Re: >> (Even if someone is a member of RCI Weeks, their weeks are NOT in "RCI Weeks" unless they have been intentionally deposited with RCI Weeks.<<

????? I assume you mean that an RCI (non points) week is not deposited (spacebanked) with RCI until or unless the owner of that (non-RCI points) week chooses to actively and voluntarily do so. If that's what you mean, yes I certainly agree. Again though, "RCI points based ownership" is an entirely different process with **automatic, no choice, no option** "deposit" of those RCI points directly into the RCI points owners' RCI points account (here comes the headache from too much RCI....) . =======================================

Re: >> When we check into the RCI site, we are required to indicate whether we are doing so as RCI Points members or RCI Weeks members. Keeping that capitalization helps reduce confusion. After all, you can get an RCI "week" from RCI POINTS.)<<

Sure, of course. They are entirely different systems, entirely separate staffs, entirely separate accounts. Some folks have only one or the other, some (like me) are crazy enough to have both. Yes, you can get an RCI week with RCI points (and the reverse is true too, when depositing a non-points week as "RCI points for deposit", as I just did the other day with a dog week, thereby extracting RCI points from a non-points week ---which is exactly why I acquired both types of ownership in the first place). Getting "weeks for weeks" with/from RCI has become just too difficult, too mysterious, too unlikely, since they literally "hide" from you the actual trade value (as they see it) of your non-points week deposit. And the lawsuit currently files against RCI alleges they are actually renting out the best deposits themselves (for higher profits), with no chance of the paying members having ANY shot at the best deposits). But I digress ---- I don't think this detail relates directly to RedWeek's intent on declining to proces RCI points based weeks (but allowing RCI non-points weeks). =====================================

>> Maybe we are making this way too hard. Can't we just say that nothing may be deposited for exchange with RedWeeks which has already been deposited with any other exchange company? <<

I don't think so, personally. It's a complex arena and there needs to be clarity without confusion or contradiction for the RedWeek exchange program to succeed, as I sincerely hope it will.

Your last statement above is certainly CORRECT, but I'm not convinced that it addresses adequately RedWeek's intended policy (if I indeed understand it correctly) to completely and summarily exclude "RCI points based weeks" from the RedWeek exchange system. If that's actually the case (as I believe it is), so be it, but it also needs to be stated with MUCH more clarity that such a RedWeek policy on excluding "RCI points based weeks" from the RedWeek exchange system has ABSOLUTELY NO bearing or relevance whatsoever on the ability to deposit "non-RCI points based" weeks with RedWeek's exchange system (just as long as it's not already deposited with RCI or elsewhere, of course).

At the end of the day, the RedWeek Q&A statement which initially prompted this lengthy (but, I think, worthwhile) discussion is incorrect, even if unintentionally so. It's RedWeek's own responsibility to state much more clearly and accurately that which is currently on record (and, I believe, unintentionally misleading and wrong).

Gotta run for a few Ibuprofen now. It's RedWeek's move anyhow at this point to state their own policies and intentions for themselves --- with more clarity and specificity.

Sounds too confusing to me--Think I'll stay with II.

As scintillating as just discussing timeshare here is, I'm heading off tonight for a week to actually USE some....and I'm leaving my aspirin and Ibprofen behind.

Here's hoping that when I log in next (a little over a week from now), some of the confusion on this particular topic will have dissipated and the forces of articulate, eloquent clarity will have prevailed........or not.

Later...... Ken

I JUST PHONED FAIRFIELD/WYNDHAM TO LEARN WHETHER I WOULD HAVE ANY PROBLEM GETTING THEM TO DEPOSIT SOME OF MY TIME/POINTS/WEEKS WITH REDWEEK. THE LADY EXPLAINED THAT THEY ONLY EXCHANGE THROUGH RCI OR II, DEPENDING ON WHICH WAS AFFILIATED WITH THE OWNER'S FIRST FF/W PURCHASE. THEY DO NOT USE HOLIDAY, SFX, ETC. EITHER.

This does not affect my ability to reserve a week and offer it for rent on RedWeeks because then I am securing the guest confirmation etc. myself. But I can only Exchange FF/W time via RCI.

We own another timeshare which can work through either RCI or II and others which use RCI, SFX, and Holiday Systems. Whether any of them would be willing to recognize RedWeek's new exchange program, I don't know.

This may be tougher than it looks. What are the sources of the weeks currently deposited with RedWeeks? Are they mainly fixed weeks?

MD

ken1193 wrote:

mike 1536 stated: >> Re RCI Points, they way it was explained to me was one could book a week into their home resort 11-12 months in advance (not through RCI). At that time you should be able to rent through Redweek or other sites. The unit is put into the RCI Points bank 10 months prior to the usage week. I don't know when the 10 month window starts if one owns a floating week.<<

Hi Mike: Good to hear from you again. I'm sure you're correct, but the underlying context was really in specific regard to the new RedWeek exchange program, in which "RCI points" weeks apparently CANNOT be deposited or exchanged --- whereas other RCI weeks (i.e., those weeks which are NOT RCI points based) CAN be deposited and exchanged within the new RedWeek exchange program.

Ken

--- Ken, I just assumed if I reserved my week at my home resort (points or weeks) then I could exchange woth Redweek since I haven't yet deposited the time with RCI or II.

Have a great vacation. You know all the usual posters should get together for one big fiesta.

This is what I have been told:

You can use RedWeek if you have a "WEEK". But, if you have "RCI POINTS", you cannot deposit a week reserved with those points with RedWeek.

Anyone can own a week at a resort, and have an RCI membership. Until the week goes into the RCI system, it doesn't have anything to do with RCI, so they can't prevent it's usage elsewhere.

But with RCI Points, RCI actually has an arrangement with the resort to sell the owner a conversion to points. If the owner took their regular week that they owned with their resort and paid to upgrade it to RCI Points, they now can't use an independent exchange company. All their reservations, instead of being made directly with the resort, have to be made through RCI. So, every reservation would enter through the RCI system, and therefore, be excluded from participating in other programs.

Can I use RedWeek Exchange if my resort is only affiliated with RCI/II?

Yes, as an owner you can use an independent exchange company regardless of your resort's "official" exchange affiliation. The only exception is if you are an RCI Points member, in which case we will be unable to process your points-based deposit.

Whew! Thanks Marty for that clarification. Sounds like everyone can exchange through Redweek unless they either specifically bought RCI points or specifically "upgraded" into RCI points.

Marty, I bought a timeshare that is a specific week. When I called Powhatan Plantation, my home resort, to see if I could deposit my week with II instead of with RCI they told me that I can only deposit my week for exchange with RCI because that is who they are affliated with. The person at Powhatan told me that if I had bought a Points timeshare at Powhatan then I could do exchanges with II.

So if I can't even use II instead of RCI, I don't see how I could ever use Redweek to deposit my week with.

This doesn't make sense. II doesn't even have a point system implemented.

To try and explain further, a resort can be affiliated with only one major exchange company (ex: RCI) or they can be affiliated with both major exchange companies (ex: RCI and II), however even if they are affilated with one or both exchanger companies you, as an owner, can deposit with Redweek or any of the independent exchange companies such as DAE, SFX, Trading Places, etc. that you choose. Just because your resort is affiliated with an exchange company does not mean you cannot deposit with Redweek.

joanp60 wrote:

Marty, I bought a timeshare that is a specific week. When I called Powhatan Plantation, my home resort, to see if I could deposit my week with II instead of with RCI they told me that I can only deposit my week for exchange with RCI because that is who they are affliated with. The person at Powhatan told me that if I had bought a Points timeshare at Powhatan then I could do exchanges with II.

So if I can't even use II instead of RCI, I don't see how I could ever use Redweek to deposit my week with.

Some of us reply at the end of the entry we are answering; some do it at the top like an e-mail. Since many don't sign their entry, this gets very confusing. How are we INTENDED to do this, Marty? I gather you are the RedWeek representative.

MD

joanp60 wrote:

Marty, I bought a timeshare that is a specific week. When I called Powhatan Plantation, my home resort, to see if I could deposit my week with II instead of with RCI they told me that I can only deposit my week for exchange with RCI because that is who they are affliated with. The person at Powhatan told me that if I had bought a Points timeshare at Powhatan then I could do exchanges with II.

So if I can't even use II instead of RCI, I don't see how I could ever use Redweek to deposit my week with.

========= Yes, this is the same problem I ran into when I queried Fairfield/Wyndham. RedWeek may be willing to accept deposits from our resorts, but we are hearing that the resorts are not willing to make the deposits to organizations with which they have no affiliation. This may be a matter of simplicity or a way to protect owners from the "Fly by nights". (The person with whom I spoke had never heard of RedWeek and quickly cautioned me against companies who call offering to rent or sell my weeks.)

MD