RCI Trading Power Declining?


The following post was submitted by a reader and poses the following questions –

Is RCI’s Trading Power Declining?

Is there a push to convert all RCI members over to Wyndham Points?

We own 2 timeshares – both in Kauai Bali Hai and Ali Kai. We have always traded these, and have always gotten into great resorts i.e. Disney Beach Club and Boardwalk Villas (this year for Christmas). However, I notice lately that rci does not seem to have the same amount of inventory that they have had in past years. Upon questioning one of their CSR agents I was told it’s because owners are renting their units.
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FAQ for RCI Points – How Does the RCI Points System Work?

Before purchasing a points-based timeshare, it is important to know exactly what you will be getting for your money. The following list of frequently asked questions regarding RCI points will touch on many of the basics of the points exchange, and feel free to leave a comment if you have any additional questions.

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Where Can RCI Timeshare Points Be Used?

Instead of purchasing a fixed or floating week timeshare, RCI offers you the ability to become an R.C.I. points member. As an RCI points program participant you become a member of the RCI travel vacation club, which gives you access to the RCI network’s 3,700 points-affiliated resorts world wide. The points system offers a lot more flexibility than the older fixed-week model for timesharing, and is rapidly becoming a more popular option for those interested in purchasing timeshare. The points system is pretty simple to understand and use, once the basic concepts are broken down. Usually the first question with regards to using a points system is – Where can RCI timeshare points be used?
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Timeshare Points vs. Vacation Clubs


Both timeshare points programs and vacation clubs are sold as deeded and right to use agreements, but it is important to know the differences between the two systems to make an informed decision when buying timeshare and when reselling timeshare
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Tips and Suggestions Before Buying Timeshare


Here is a list of 8 important things to keep in mind when purchasing a timeshare:

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