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John Cummings · November 6, 2009, 11:06 PM

Elena at SFX called me this afternoon with confirmations for 2 requests I made. The first exchange is for Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast on the big island in Hawaii for April 10-17, 2010. The second exchange is for the new HGVC in Manhattan, New York City for August 22-29, 2010. I requested these specific resorts.

brigechols · November 7, 2009, 12:02 AM

Waiting for the day when I may claim a successful SFX exchange.

Elan · November 7, 2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by John Cummings

Elena at SFX called me this afternoon with confirmations for 2 requests I made. The first exchange is for Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast on the big island in Hawaii for April 10-17, 2010. The second exchange is for the new HGVC in Manhattan, New York City for August 22-29, 2010. I requested these specific resorts.

How specific were you with your requests?

travelhome · November 7, 2009, 02:31 AM

how long ago did you place these requests?

Are these resorts the only one in each of these two requests or are they among several others?

How wide a time window for these requests?

I'm still anxiously waiting on mine so any tip would be helpful~~~

Cathyb · November 7, 2009, 09:14 AM

Was Gaslamp what you exchanged? If not, what was your timeshare?

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cathyb

Was Gaslamp what you exchanged? If not, what was your timeshare?

Yes, the Gaslamp was what I exchanged. It is the only one I own since I sold my San Luis Bay Inn a couple of years ago.

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

How specific were you with your requests?

I requested the new HGVC in Manhattan specifically because somebody I communicate with frequently recommended it over the Manhattan Club. We had an exchange into the Manhattan Club last year with SFX. I requested the Kona Coast resort specifically because of location, etc. Almost all of my exchanges with SFX over the past 12 years have been to specific resorts that I requested.

I had a wide time window on the HGVC request from mid-June to mid-September. The time window for Hawaii was April 9 to May 24.

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by travelhome

how long ago did you place these requests?

Are these resorts the only one in each of these two requests or are they among several others?

How wide a time window for these requests?

I'm still anxiously waiting on mine so any tip would be helpful~~~

I placed the requests on September 23, 2009. Yes, these were the 2 resorts I requested.

timeos2 · November 7, 2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by John Cummings

I place the requests on September 23, 2009. Yes, these were the 2 resorts I requested.

I have to envy John's long standing success with SFX. While I have had some good trades with them - consistently better and higher quality than II by a wide margin - it is nothing compared to John's results. No one else seems to get the same results he has and I have no idea if he has the perfect items in trade, the exact requests that they can meet or what it is that makes his requests seemingly go so smoothly while most of us at the very least struggle to get something they want out of SFX and most other companies.

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 11:45 AM

I still have another pending request for either the Wyndham or HGVC resorts at Waikiki for the week of April 17th, 2009. This is the week following my Kona Coast week so I will have 2 weeks back to back in Hawaii. This one is a little tougher because of the resorts and specific week. However, hopefully it will come through. If not, we will just stay a few extra days in a hotel at Waikiki.

blr666 · November 7, 2009, 12:13 PM

I usually have pretty good luck with SFX too. I do request as early as possible (usually 18 months ahead). I request SFX strong areas...New York, California, Mexico & Orlando. I haven't tried requesting Hawaii yet. I usually travel in the summer or holiday weeks, like Spring Break & Thanksgiving. So far so good. Most of the time, I get a two bedroom. However, lately, it seems they are charging alot more for bonus weeks and upgrade fees (from 1 to 2 bedrooms or for Grand Mayan/Hilton for bonus weeks usage).

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by blr666

Most of the time, I get a two bedroom. However, lately, it seems they are charging alot more for bonus weeks and upgrade fees (from 1 to 2 bedrooms or for Grand Mayan/Hilton for bonus weeks usage).

I have never been charged an upgrade fee from 1BR to 2BR. Are you a Platinum member?.

blr666 · November 7, 2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John Cummings

I have never been charged an upgrade fee from 1BR to 2BR. Are you a Platinum member?.

I am a platinum membe. I get charge for upgrade when I use a bonus week.

Elli · November 7, 2009, 03:04 PM

Same thing happened to me, and I don't think it is fair to pay for the upgrade if the resort only has 2 bdr. units.

John Cummings · November 7, 2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blr666

I am a platinum membe. I get charge for upgrade when I use a bonus week.

That is not new. It has always been that way if using a bonus week. I haven't used bonus weeks for several years now. I used to use them all the time when they only cost $99 and then $199. I used so many bonus weeks that I ended up with 14 banked use weeks as my weeks never expire. I sold 6 of my banked use weeks 2 years ago and then just sold another 2 of them recently. I never upgraded to a 2BR when using a bonus week for an exchange.

falmouth3 · November 9, 2009, 08:51 PM

Wow, that was fast. I put in a request to use a bonus week for next Oct/Nov for Orlando about 2 hours ago. I named several resorts. I just did a quick grocery run and when I came back, Scarlet had matched me in the Hilton at Seaworld. I know it's major downtime, but it's when I wanted to go so I'm psyched!!

Sue

bzzybee13 · November 10, 2009, 09:12 AM

Has anyone ever made an exchange with SFX to the Caribbean? I have looked around and most of the posters in other SFX threads get Mexico. I have only seen one who got Caribbean. I'm curious because I'm considering using them but I want to go to the Caribbean and I am worried I won't get it. So, do TUGgers just prefer Mexico, or is Caribbean hard to get? Thanks!

Devorah

falmouth3 · November 10, 2009, 10:52 AM

Yes, SFX is strong in Mexico and Hawaii. But when I requested a summer Scotland week, they were able to get it for me. From my experience, they are very friendly on the phone. I'd call and ask how likely they are to be able to find something for you.

I've found that they are pretty conservative with their estimates. For instance, they will say that London is pretty unlikely, but then I've seen London on their sell-off list so I know they must get at least some London weeks.

Good luck.

cirkus · November 10, 2009, 06:46 PM

I've gotten Morritt's Tortuga from SFX with a bonus week.
Bill

brigechols · November 10, 2009, 09:57 PM

Just confirmed for a 2BR trade into Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort for spring break 2010

November 6, 2009, 11:06 PM	#1
John Cummings TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 2,284 Resorts: Gaslamp Plaza Suites	SFX came through again Elena at SFX called me this afternoon with confirmations for 2 requests I made. The first exchange is for Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast on the big island in Hawaii for April 10-17, 2010. The second exchange is for the new HGVC in Manhattan, New York City for August 22-29, 2010. I requested these specific resorts. __________________ John Tug Lifetime Member

November 7, 2009, 09:14 AM	#5
Cathyb TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 3,520 Resorts: Marriott DSV I & Newport Coast; Westin Mission Hills; The Whaler/Maui July 4; Pono Kai/Kauai /Wk 52; Worldmark; Carlsbad	Was Gaslamp what you exchanged? If not, what was your timeshare? __________________ TUG member since it started and proud of it!

November 7, 2009, 11:45 AM	#10
John Cummings TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Murrieta, California Posts: 2,284 Resorts: Gaslamp Plaza Suites	I still have another pending request for either the Wyndham or HGVC resorts at Waikiki for the week of April 17th, 2009. This is the week following my Kona Coast week so I will have 2 weeks back to back in Hawaii. This one is a little tougher because of the resorts and specific week. However, hopefully it will come through. If not, we will just stay a few extra days in a hotel at Waikiki. __________________ John Tug Lifetime Member

November 10, 2009, 09:12 AM	#17
bzzybee13 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Feb 3, 09 Location: New York Posts: 31 Resorts: Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL Wyndham Grand Desert, Las Vegas, NV Monarch Grand Vacations	Caribbean? Has anyone ever made an exchange with SFX to the Caribbean? I have looked around and most of the posters in other SFX threads get Mexico. I have only seen one who got Caribbean. I'm curious because I'm considering using them but I want to go to the Caribbean and I am worried I won't get it. So, do TUGgers just prefer Mexico, or is Caribbean hard to get? Thanks! Devorah

November 10, 2009, 09:57 PM	#20
brigechols TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 14, 09 Location: Texas Posts: 113 Resorts: Marriott's Grande Vista, Villa del Palmar - Cabo San Lucas	SFX came through for me! Just confirmed for a 2BR trade into Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort for spring break 2010

November 7, 2009, 12:02 AM	#2
brigechols TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Aug 14, 09 Location: Texas Posts: 113 Resorts: Marriott's Grande Vista, Villa del Palmar - Cabo San Lucas	Waiting for the day when I may claim a successful SFX exchange.

November 7, 2009, 02:31 AM	#4
travelhome TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 16, 07 Location: SF bay area Posts: 103	how long ago did you place these requests? Are these resorts the only one in each of these two requests or are they among several others? How wide a time window for these requests? I'm still anxiously waiting on mine so any tip would be helpful~~~

November 7, 2009, 12:13 PM	#11
blr666 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Nov 22, 05 Posts: 275	I usually have pretty good luck with SFX too. I do request as early as possible (usually 18 months ahead). I request SFX strong areas...New York, California, Mexico & Orlando. I haven't tried requesting Hawaii yet. I usually travel in the summer or holiday weeks, like Spring Break & Thanksgiving. So far so good. Most of the time, I get a two bedroom. However, lately, it seems they are charging alot more for bonus weeks and upgrade fees (from 1 to 2 bedrooms or for Grand Mayan/Hilton for bonus weeks usage).

November 7, 2009, 03:04 PM	#14
Elli TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 354	Same thing happened to me, and I don't think it is fair to pay for the upgrade if the resort only has 2 bdr. units.

November 9, 2009, 08:51 PM	#16
falmouth3 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,649	Wow, that was fast. I put in a request to use a bonus week for next Oct/Nov for Orlando about 2 hours ago. I named several resorts. I just did a quick grocery run and when I came back, Scarlet had matched me in the Hilton at Seaworld. I know it's major downtime, but it's when I wanted to go so I'm psyched!! Sue

November 10, 2009, 10:52 AM	#18
falmouth3 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,649	Yes, SFX is strong in Mexico and Hawaii. But when I requested a summer Scotland week, they were able to get it for me. From my experience, they are very friendly on the phone. I'd call and ask how likely they are to be able to find something for you. I've found that they are pretty conservative with their estimates. For instance, they will say that London is pretty unlikely, but then I've seen London on their sell-off list so I know they must get at least some London weeks. Good luck.

November 10, 2009, 06:46 PM	#19
cirkus TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 25, 06 Location: New Jersey Posts: 93 Resorts: Bluebeard's Beach Club Fairfield Royal Vista Fairfield Flagstaff	I've gotten Morritt's Tortuga from SFX with a bonus week. Bill

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