Ken - I could be wrong, but I don't think they ever show them as
deactivated. If you don't
get the exchange, it's up to the member to contact II and ask for your exchange
fee back.
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Aloha! DeniseM
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http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165902
this is what it says about using an ongoing request for an instant
online exchange:
If you see an instant online exchange you want you can make it with the same deposit, your prepaid exchange fee will be used, and your on-going request will be canceled - automatically.
If you see an instant online exchange you want you can make it with the same deposit, your prepaid exchange fee will be used, and your on-going request will be canceled - automatically.
Within a few days your timeshare should be ready to trade. At that
point you can either:
a. Put in an ongoing request - II will start looking for the
exchange for you and will automatically reserve it for you. You must pay the exchange fee to
put in the request. If you don't get your request and cancel, they will refund
in full. You must request at least 3 different resorts or dates.
***If you need a specific check-in day, you must call II after putting in your ongoing-request online and specify the day of the week. Otherwise, your on-going request automatically defaults to Thursday no matter what day you request, so your check-in day could be Thurs., Fri., Sat., or Sun. The Rep. can change it in the system for you, but the request will not show in your online II Acct.
b. Search the online inventory and reserve anything that is available.
***If you need a specific check-in day, you must call II after putting in your ongoing-request online and specify the day of the week. Otherwise, your on-going request automatically defaults to Thursday no matter what day you request, so your check-in day could be Thurs., Fri., Sat., or Sun. The Rep. can change it in the system for you, but the request will not show in your online II Acct.
b. Search the online inventory and reserve anything that is available.
Savvy traders often put in
an on-going request AND watch the online inventory,
because ongoing requests are filled BEFORE any inventory goes online, so the
prime weeks are usually snagged by ongoing requests. The online inventory is what's
leftover. However, sometimes something slips through, so it's a good
idea to use both search methods.
If you see an instant online exchange you want you can make it with the same
deposit, your prepaid exchange fee will be used, and your on-going request will
be cancelled - automatically.
Tips for putting in your exchange request
The most successful strategy for a II exchange includes:
Tips for putting in your exchange request
The most successful strategy for a II exchange includes:
1) Put in an on-going request as early as possible (12 or more mos. out) so it's
in place BEFORE the deposits are made, and ahead of other exchangers.
2) To request a 2 bdm. - you must deposit a 2 bdm.
4) You have priority for trades into other Starwood resorts - before non-Starwood owner.
5) Request a wide-range of weeks.
6) Request as many resorts as possible
7) Even though the online inventory is the leftovers, sometimes gems pop up, so it's worthwhile to keep checking it, even when you have an on-going request in place. If you see something you want, you can still grab it online, which will automatically cancel your on-going request.
Strategies that will decrease your chances of getting a trade:
1) Only requesting school holidays
2) Only requesting one specific week
3) Only requesting the very top resort in an area (which you may not have the trading power for)
4) Not requesting Starwood resorts
2) To request a 2 bdm. - you must deposit a 2 bdm.
4) You have priority for trades into other Starwood resorts - before non-Starwood owner.
5) Request a wide-range of weeks.
6) Request as many resorts as possible
7) Even though the online inventory is the leftovers, sometimes gems pop up, so it's worthwhile to keep checking it, even when you have an on-going request in place. If you see something you want, you can still grab it online, which will automatically cancel your on-going request.
Strategies that will decrease your chances of getting a trade:
1) Only requesting school holidays
2) Only requesting one specific week
3) Only requesting the very top resort in an area (which you may not have the trading power for)
4) Not requesting Starwood resorts
More info. about the new II trading rules- FAQ
- the new II/ Starwood trading rules
Updates -
Trial and error with the new system has shown that best practice is to put in an on-going request with all deposits, even if your intention is to search online. Instant online exchanges seem to go through easier if the deposit you use has an on-going request in place already. If you ONLY want to search online, then put in a "dummy" on-going request (one that will be impossible to fill.) Suggestions for "dummy" requests would be WSJ, Harborside, and WKORV for Christmas or New Years week.
If you cancel your on-going request and plan to use or rent your week yourself, you will have to call Starwood Owner Resources and ask them to put the week back in your Starwood Acct. If you don't call Starwood - they won't know that you canceled your request with II and you won't get your deposit back. Starwood seems to be confused about this process, since it's new.
Updates -
Trial and error with the new system has shown that best practice is to put in an on-going request with all deposits, even if your intention is to search online. Instant online exchanges seem to go through easier if the deposit you use has an on-going request in place already. If you ONLY want to search online, then put in a "dummy" on-going request (one that will be impossible to fill.) Suggestions for "dummy" requests would be WSJ, Harborside, and WKORV for Christmas or New Years week.
If you cancel your on-going request and plan to use or rent your week yourself, you will have to call Starwood Owner Resources and ask them to put the week back in your Starwood Acct. If you don't call Starwood - they won't know that you canceled your request with II and you won't get your deposit back. Starwood seems to be confused about this process, since it's new.
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Aloha! DeniseM
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Aloha! DeniseM
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