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Standard Reservation - Points - inside 45 days

wilmark

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Madge,

thru the "Standard Reservation" option in a points membership, does the 8000/9000 points rule apply for the 45 day window (instant exchange). I have noticed that when you look at available places under this option it always give you the full points value when its under 45 days. Could you call to get and instant exchange for these resorts?
 

Madge

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wilmark,

Instant Exchange discounted point values only apply to Weeks transactions at Weeks-only resorts. If a vacation can be booked in the Points system, it cannot be booked in Weeks.

In the Points system under Standard Reservations the point values are not discounted as the dates get closer. RCI's goal is to make sure that as much of our deposited space as possible is utilized, and this includes space deposited by Points members.

In testing discounted point programs in the past we found that more of our members were waiting until 45 days or less to conduct their activity. Additionally, the remaining points could be used for Points Partner products such as airfare and car rental, which are more costly to RCI.
 
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