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DRI - Additional II Benefit?
There have been several reports from TS4Ms members that DRI members have had an Accommodation Certificate added to their II account. Check yours. May be a nice token of appeasement for the $70 supplement nay-sayers. I have one in my account as of yesterday. Since we can't 'deposit' anything to get one like a 'normal' member can, this is a nice addition for our 'corporate' membership. Way to go DRI!
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Thanks Spence.
I checked my account and found an AC expired july 2009. Compared the trade power of the AC and my points. Could not find any significant difference.
If I book a 2 bedroom, it means DRI just gave me 6500 points free.
I guess I have to pay an exchange fee. Are there any hidden fees? RCI extra holidays may cause a few hundred to almost a thousand dollars, depending on resorts and locations. I wish the exchange fee is the only thing I have to pay. -
Best I can tell, Stephen Cloobeck has been a big supporter of II AC's. Polo Towers still gets an AC for most weeks deposited while my weeks at Marriott's Grand Chateau do not. DRI has also used AC offers for people trading INTO their Williamsburg resorts.
I haven't checked my account yet but I don't doubt that when I do, an AC will be there. I may not always agree with everything DRI has done in the past but I will say I feel much better now that Mr. C is back in charge and taking a very active role in the management of the company.Our timeshare and other photo's at http://dougp26364.smugmug.com/Comment
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An "exchange fee" would be it, I've been told that the actual cost to redeem an AC ranges from $199 to $299: $199 for a studio, $249 for a 1BR and $299 for a 2BR. Anyone with direct experience, please comment, I've never had one or used one before.Originally posted by PeelBoy... not enough time for all the timeshares ®Comment
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I saw my AC this am early and played around with it. It has some restrictions as to which resorts during more desirable times (similar to other ACs) but shows decent choices. I wondered why it was there and figured it was some new perk from DRI. Very nice! I'm sure II will get my exchange fee since I have never let an AC expire unused.
Spence, those figures are correct for most ACs. I have had some that were higher. Since there is no e-mail or other correspondence about this one, we can't be sure unless someone goes through the exchange process up to the payment page. That would show the fee owed.The legitimate object of Government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done but cannot do at all or cannot do so well for themselves”- LincolnComment
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I just exchanged my AC for a 2 bedroom unit at Grand Timber Lodge in Breckenridge, CO for July of next year. Total cost was $139 for the exchange or, the normal exchange fee.Originally posted by Spence View Post
This was a GREAT deal and worked out perfectly as I had been looking for a 2 bedroom unit in GTR. I just didn't have anything I wanted to give up to get the week I wanted.
DRI is really moving up on my favorites list, just like it was back when we first purchased in 1998.Our timeshare and other photo's at http://dougp26364.smugmug.com/Comment
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There was no hidden fee's that I saw when I exchagned mine.Originally posted by PeelBoyOur timeshare and other photo's at http://dougp26364.smugmug.com/Comment
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Doug, we exchanged into that resort a year ago in July using an AC from my personal II account. We really loved the resort and our unit. The 2 bedrooms units are really big and nicely done. The town is cute. There were several events held at the park during the week. We would definitely return again.The legitimate object of Government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done but cannot do at all or cannot do so well for themselves”- LincolnComment
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From everything I had seen, this was the resort to stay at when taking a timeshare vacation in Breckenridge and I'm thrilled to get the 2 bedroom unit.Originally posted by barndweller View Post
As it was, I was searching for a 1 bedroom unit at the Marriott resort using our studio deposit from Ocean Pointe. Oddly enough, I could have had the July 4th week early at the Marriott early in my searching. I didn't take it because we don't like to travel over the holidays. We take enough vacation time that I try to stay put during the holidays and allow fellow employee's who are more restricted when they can take off take that time to be with their family's.
The AC offered more choices than my studio and allowed me to grab the unit I wanted, the resort I wanted and the week I wanted. I couldn't be more thrilled with DRI at this moment and my pesimistic optimism is becoming more optimistic all the time.Our timeshare and other photo's at http://dougp26364.smugmug.com/Comment
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You only had to pay $139?! SCORE!
When I click on "more details" next to my AC, a window pops up with this:
I read on TUG about the typical exchange fees for AC's, like Spence mentioned above. Would it be listed in this "more details" window? Anyone with a regular AC able to verify? If it's only gonna be $139, I'm gonna use this FOR SURE!All confirmations are made on a space available basis and no guarantee is made that any specific request can be confirmed. The redemption of the Accommodation Certificate is subject to certain terms and conditions. A redemption fee will be required.
This Certificate cannot be combined nor used in conjunction with any other certificate or fee waiver certificate.
All other terms and conditions of individual membership, exchange and flex change must be adhered to.
This certificate must be completed prior to the expiration date JULY 28, 2009.
Certificate may not be used for the following RESORTS.Fairmont Heritage Franz Klammer Lodge,Four Seasons Residence Club Punta Mita,Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara,Four Seasons Residence Club Scottsdale,
This certificate has no cash value
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Why wait for confirmation on the cost? You can find what you want and go through the process of booking until you get to the payment page. If the cost is more than what you want to pay, just don't complete the transaction.Originally posted by julieab View PostYou only had to pay $139?! SCORE!
When I click on "more details" next to my AC, a window pops up with this:
I read on TUG about the typical exchange fees for AC's, like Spence mentioned above. Would it be listed in this "more details" window? Anyone with a regular AC able to verify? If it's only gonna be $139, I'm gonna use this FOR SURE!
As it was I was extremely happy when I confirmed and the cost was only the normal exchange fee of $139. Normally AC's are more expensive. I knew that and was prepared to pay that fee for the extra vacation certificate. It could be a mistake I.I. made and they may figure it out and ask for additional money. I'm sure that if they do, I would be allowed to cancel the reservation and I would expect them to refund the fee's I had already paid. But, I don't expect that to happen.Our timeshare and other photo's at http://dougp26364.smugmug.com/Comment
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DRI is drastically improving its product for existing members, I find this a rare quality found in timeshare companies. For this reason alone I believe the bussiness model being pursued by DRI is going to result in a high level of success. No greater advertisement than satisfied customers. I just wished I had more time for vacations!Comment
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Originally posted by dougp26364 View Post
Just used my new DRI AC to book a two bedroom Marriott Grand Chateau Las Vegas. No hidden charges except the exchange fee of $139.
Really too good to be true.Comment
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Where do these accomodations certificates appear? Are they in the in your Diamond account or on the II website.Comment
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When you go to make an exchange on the II website, you will have a choice of using 2008 points or the AC (if it is there).Originally posted by johnsorg... not enough time for all the timeshares ®Comment
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