Lack of availability on II for SVV

Mexico279 · Mar 24, 2015

Hi everyone, please don't shout at me for being a bit stupid but can anyone tell me why there would be so little availability on II both exchange and getaway for SVV for late sept - mid October , also I keep checking the sightings board is no one interested in Starwood depositssightings as they all seem to be about dvcetc
Thank you xxx

DeniseM · Mar 24, 2015

You need to put in an Ongoing Search - what you see online is just the left-overs, after the OGS's have been filled.

In general, you see posts on the Sightings Forum about the top resorts, that are hard to trade for.

Florida is one of the easiest trades on the planet, so it doesn't fall into that category.

There are many top quality resorts in Orlando, including the other Starwood Resort: Sheraton Vistana Resort. If you expand your parameters, I'm sure you can find something nice.

Mexico279 · Mar 24, 2015

DeniseM said:
You need to put in an Ongoing Search - what you see online is just the left-overs, after the OGS's have been filled.

In general, you see posts on the Sightings Forum about the top resorts, that are hard to trade for.

Florida is one of the easiest trades on the planet, so it doesn't fall into that category.

There are many top quality resorts in Orlando, including the other Starwood Resort: Sheraton Vistana Resort. If you expand your parameters, I'm sure you can find something nice.

Hi thank you for your answer I am aware that what you see is the leftovers and that Orlando seems to be the last place lots of owners on here are interested in and that there are lots more nice resorts in Orlando other than Svv , I just wondered if anyone had any insight as to why there is nothing for that particular time , thanks xxx

DeniseM · Mar 24, 2015

Starwood has full control of what is deposited, except for true fixed weeks, so we really don't know what they are doing.

With all the changes going on with the Florida resorts and the new points program, Starwood maybe holding back inventory - it's really hard to say.

Mexico279 · Mar 24, 2015

DeniseM said:
Starwood has full control of what is deposited, except for true fixed weeks, so we really don't know what they are doing.

With all the changes going on with the Florida resorts and the new points program, Starwood maybe holding back inventory - it's really hard to say.

Thanks I think that's why I'm worried , I've been reading lots on here about it all, we own at svv and starting to worry that they are going to make it impossible to use, we usually bank with II as we have a lock off and trade back in for two weeks but looks like that's going to be a thing of the past and we will be lucky to get our use year in the future by the looks of it , xxx

DeniseM · Mar 24, 2015

There has been no official announcement from Starwood, so at this point, we are all speculating based on 3rd hand info. filtered through TS sales people, at sales meetings.

polly0014 · Apr 8, 2015

We're in the same boat...looking for a II exchange into SVV from a banked Lagunamar week. Want early November. We've made this trade many many times with tons of options. Wonder what's going on. Very strange.

pchung6 · Apr 9, 2015

I just deposited my SVV last week. Was told by SVN they will deposit week 52, 2015 to II.

DeniseM · Apr 9, 2015

pchung6 said:
I just deposited my SVV last week. Was told by SVN they will deposit week 52, 2015 to II.

This is only true if you own a true fixed week 52. Otherwise, you don't get a specific week deposit at all. You just get a "deposit credit."

paluamalia · Apr 9, 2015

SVV Availability

I did book a getaway through II for Dec. 12-19, one bedroom premium, and there are lots more prior to Dec. 20, 2015. I know that may be a different inventory
Just and FYI

Mexico279 · Apr 10, 2015

There isn't much availability on the getaways either, I have been checking avidly two and three times a day for both exchanges and getaways for SVV and there is very little inventory for both, it's very strange and definately suspicious xxx

Sugarcubesea · Apr 10, 2015

Mexico279 said:
Hi everyone, please don't shout at me for being a bit stupid but can anyone tell me why there would be so little availability on II both exchange and getaway for SVV for late sept - mid October , also I keep checking the sightings board is no one interested in Starwood depositssightings as they all seem to be about dvcetc
Thank you xxx

I've had an OGS for SVV and a few other properties for June, July and August this year and thus far no hits...

pchung6 · Apr 10, 2015

I'm just about to deposit my 2016 SVV usage to II this weekend. It is going to be platinum summer season 1 br. I will try to call and ask if SVN can deposit a specific week or not. Hope someone can able to grab it.

UPDATE: Just talked with SVN, they will not deposit any specific date/week. They will just deposit my 2016 usage to II. So I did not deposit my usage, since I can just use the StarOptions to book somewhere else.

DeniseM · Apr 10, 2015

pchung6 said:
I'm just about to deposit my 2016 SVV usage to II this weekend. It is going to be platinum summer season 1 br. I will try to call and ask if SVN can deposit a specific week or not. Hope someone can able to grab it.

They will not deposit a specific week, unless you own a TRUE fixed week. Instead, you will get a deposit "credit," that has the average trading value of the season you own. Please see the FAQ at the top of the forum for all the details.

LisaRex · Apr 21, 2015

BTW, in checking inventory this past weekend, I noticed that SVV had a lot of availability. There was inventory nearly every week. So whatever the issue was, it looks like it's been fixed.

Mexico279 · Apr 22, 2015

LisaRex said:
BTW, in checking inventory this past weekend, I noticed that SVV had a lot of availability. There was inventory nearly every week. So whatever the issue was, it looks like it's been fixed.

When I search for exchange from now to the end of 2015 I amlucky if it brings up ten available weeks for the rest of the year, this is very strange, did you notice if there was availability for the 09/27/15 and 10/04/15 I would be extremely grateful if you could check this for me as I would like to be armed with thus before I call them , thank you xxx

GrayFal · Apr 22, 2015

Mexico279 said:
When I search for exchange from now to the end of 2015 I amlucky if it brings up ten available weeks for the rest of the year, this is very strange, did you notice if there was availability for the 09/27/15 and 10/04/15 I would be extremely grateful if you could check this for me as I would like to be armed with thus before I call them , thank you xxx

Using a non Starwood standard 2 BR I see 16 weeks between now and 12/31/15
2 May, 2 Aug, 4 Sept, 2 Oct, 1Nov, 5 Dec
9/25, 10/2 available.

Possibly the deposit was coded incorrectly and it is not showing the Starwood preference?
Ask them to check, this happened to me one time in the past with a SBP deposit.

Mexico279 · Apr 22, 2015

GrayFal said:
Using a non Starwood standard 2 BR I see 16 weeks between now and 12/31/15
2 May, 2 Aug, 4 Sept, 2 Oct, 1Nov, 5 Dec
9/25, 10/2 available.

Possibly the deposit was coded incorrectly and it is not showing the Starwood preference?
Ask them to check, this happened to me one time in the past with a SBP deposit.

Thank you, I will do this , I still think it is really strange and would love to know why there is so little inventory, I feel Starwood haven't deposited much for some reason , I have a suspicious mind!lol! xxx

LisaRex · Apr 22, 2015

Mexico279 said:
When I search for exchange from now to the end of 2015 I amlucky if it brings up ten available weeks for the rest of the year, this is very strange, did you notice if there was availability for the 09/27/15 and 10/04/15 I would be extremely grateful if you could check this for me as I would like to be armed with thus before I call them , thank you xxx

It looks like they're only releasing mainly 1 bdrms at SVV. If you're searching for 6 people, perhaps that's the issue.

Here is availability at SVV for 5/1-12/20/15 via Getaways:
SVV

[A gentle reminder - please post exchange company sightings on the Sightings and Distressed Forum - it's a perk of TUG membership. - Thanks, DeniseM]

GrayFal · Apr 22, 2015

LisaRex said:
Here is availability at SVV for 5/1-12/20/15 via Getaways:
SVV

[Sightings data removed]

This is the exact inventory I see using my non SVN for exchange.

Mexico279 · Apr 22, 2015

LisaRex said:
It looks like they're only releasing mainly 1 bdrms at SVV. If you're searching for 6 people, perhaps that's the issue.

Here is availability at SVV for 5/1-12/20/15 via Getaways:
SVV

[A gentle reminder - please post exchange company sightings on the Sightings and Distressed Forum - it's a perk of TUG membership. - Thanks, DeniseM]

Thank you for this unfortunately it got deleted before I got to see it but I do appreciate your help xxx

LisaRex · Apr 22, 2015

Mexico279 said:
Thank you for this unfortunately it got deleted before I got to see it but I do appreciate your help xxx

Yes, sorry. I listed the information to give some concrete data as to how quirky II is. I think you should try using both your 2015 and 2016 week as an Exchanger, and depositing a 1 bdrm v. a 2 bdrm (if you have a lockoff) to see if there's a difference in what you see.

Beefnot · Apr 22, 2015

Here is probably a dumb question. Is there a particular reason that a Starwood owner would want to trade into SVV over another property like one of the Marriotts? Is it a matter of preferred location? SPG program credit? Don't like any of the Marriotts? Some other reason?

HudsHut · Apr 22, 2015

I posted some sightings for you.
See Marriott Cypress Harbour. There are 7 Marriott's in Orlando. Every one is just as nice as the Sheraton Vistana.

GrayFal · Apr 22, 2015

Beefnot said:
Here is probably a dumb question. Is there a particular reason that a Starwood owner would want to trade into SVV over another property like one of the Marriotts? Is it a matter of preferred location? SPG program credit? Don't like any of the Marriotts? Some other reason?

I suspect that in the past, OP was able to slit their 2BR lock off and get two exchanges back into their home resort in a larger unit. We are not seeing that happen as frequently (hate to say never!) as before.

Or I could be wrong :ignore:

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