RCI Points

Q: Dear 5_star_timeshares,

Hi! We don't yet but we are looking to purchase for the first time. I'd love for you to send me what you have, if possible. Thanks, K

A:

Dear k, We don't regularly run our RCI points on eBay any longer because they sell so quickly, we sell direct. I see a 92,500 point Annual package at Vacation Village at Parkway that would be an incredible first ownership, and essentially get you anywhere you want to go, and then some--possibly leaving points left over each year for RCI partner programs, like car rentals, etc. The MF's are approx. $716.00, which is almost unheard of. List price on this is $5995.00, but I can see what our best price is. It has 2011 use. I'd thought I'd start with the largest Award package I have and we can go from there. It really is important to know what size room you'll need, where and when you prefer to travel. Happy to further help. Feel free to give me a call or email me directly, francene@emidsouthinc.com

Floating Week or Points?

Q: Hi! Thanks so much for your quick response! Yes, I would be interested if the price is right, although I don't know what a floating week is...? I would also like to understand the point system. Can you help me with that?? Does the Angel Fire condo have the points, by any chance? Blessings,

A: Okay, Floating time weeks refer to the use of vacation accommodations usually within a certain season of the year, often within a three- to four-month period such as spring or summer. The owner must reserve his or her desired vacation time in advance, with reservation confirmation typically provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The purchaser may also receive a deed under a floating time arrangement. According to a recent national study, approximately 70 percent of vacation ownership condominiums in the United States are sold as floating time. I have put a request in to find out the range of weeks that this would fall under. There are no points with this ownership.

To understand points, let me give you the link to our web site, where we have loaded several short tutorial videos. You can scroll by title.

http://www.wholesaletimeshare.com/timeshare_educational_videos.php

Essentially points would allow you to freely reserve at any RCI resort, including those in Ruidoso based on availablity; in general though, if you really want to only vacation in one spot, it might be better to buy there. I could play around with what comes up with our account in general if you think points are a way you want to go. On average, they are more up front, but people like the flexibility.

Let me know what you think.

Best,
Francene

Why do we market timeshare on eBay Canada?

Q: I am considering making a bid, but why am I signing into Ebay Canada? Seems unusual. Hi It just seems unusual that this listing is with Ebay CA, since the property, myself, and I assume you, are all in the US. I am just trying to be cautious and watchful. Thanks for your reply--

A: Sure...yes, all that we mention is in the U.S., but so many of our buyers are in Canada, that it pays for us to market there for a couple reasons--exposure and the listing fee structure is often more advantageous on eBay CA. We started doing this more prevalently in January. Hopefully our feedback makes you feel more secure. I know that anything connected to an "e" business is hard to get a handle on sometimes. If there is anything I can answer that would make you more comfortable, I am happy to do that. Best regards-

Combining Points and Weeks Ownership with RCI

Q: It says in your ad (for inventory purposes only) does this mean I can go anywhere else in the world? Can I buy more points? I was just wondering how this works? My sister just bought (at a resort) 2 weeks with 4 "bonus" weeks. How do your points compare to that? Thanks for your time. Dec-04-08

A: Yes! The benefit of points is that you can use your points anywhere and it's perhaps more than a week's ownership, this is the whole "point" of points... The points are used within RCI's worldwide network (the biggest exchange network out there). You will always hold the deed to this particular property, and should you ever just want to defer to what is deeded you can let RCI know (I can explain that more if you like). This is an every other year award, and the bonus is that that this purchase includes 69,500 points free...and then your next award will be in 2010. From there on out, you'll receive 69,500 points every even year. You can bank points up to two years as well, and you can borrow from future years. It's INCREDIBLY flexible and people love this about points ownership. Additionally, if the resort that you just purchase from is NON-POINTS resort, you can bank one of your weeks as points, and add to your account. Finally, in terms of "bonus time" through RCI, if you can look at availability in their network within 45 days of travel, and book at "Extra Vacation" for 9,000 points. This may be a great combination for you...happy to answer any further questions.