Exchanging your timeshares for a timeshare at an RCI Resort is a great way to vacation, but did you know that RCI Resorts is NOT the only way to timeshare exchange? Owners frustrated with RCI resort services are trying out new timeshare services. In fact, many have switched this year to online services that offer an easier and simpler timeshare exchange process. Timeshare owners are demanding tools be more current, easier to use and more fun. Owners have made it clear, they want a simpler and easier exchange process and less fees out of their pockets.
RCI Resorts background
RCI Resorts has been the de-facto standard in timeshare exchange since it began over 30 years ago. In fact, RCI was the first company to develop the concept of timeshare exchange. It was unique and exciting and helped the timeshare industry grow, grow, grow. In fact many timeshare owners purchase a timeshare for the main purpose of exchanging timeshares. That is exciting.
RCI Resorts: RCI is a network of resort properties in over 100 countries. RCI is a leader in the timeshare industry. One drawback to RCI is that if your resort is not a member of RCI then you cannot join RCI. Or if the timeshare that you want is not part of RCI.com, then it is not eligible for you. By definition, RCI is considered a “Closed club”. This is the model that the industry has operated under since RCI began. It’s caused resorts to sign exclusive agreements with RCI or Interval and large paybacks of cash to resorts.
RCI Alternatives - Owners are demanding better tools and services to manage and use their timeshare. They want these tools to be available on the web and they want them to be simple and easy to use. “Make my life and timeshare management easier, please!” is the battle cry. This was the reason I created TimeshareJuice.com; to help timeshare owners connect and exchange timeshares for free.
- TimeshareJuice – Free timeshare exchange online. Check us out; I know you’ll like it.
- Red Week – since I wrote this, Redweek has gotten out of the timeshare exchange business.
- Dial an exchange – Offers timeshare exchange service. DAE does not charge an annual fee but does charge exchange transaction fees similar to RCI.
RCI Resorts Fees: Each timeshare you exchange in the RCI network you will incur costs of $150 and $200. So the more timeshares you own, whether RCI timeshares or not, the more fees that pile up. Timeshare exchange can open new opportunities for vacations for your family or for a couple. Many owners are comfortable using RCI timeshare exchange for their next vacation. Those looking for alternatives should search the internet for Redweek or TimeshareJuice. Nowadays your timeshare doesn’t have to be utilized at only RCI resorts. You are able to exchange for any resort that is a member of the service you are utilizing.
RCI Resorts vs. TimeshareJuice:
- You won't ever have to deposit your week and lose it like you do with RCI
- You can trade for any resort, it doesn't have to be an RCI resort
- No fees. It’s free so it’s certainly worth a try.
- Very simple and easy to use website. Timeshare Juice accolades
- We’re timeshare owners, not a big giant conglomerate. We are members too and constantly working to make the exchange process better.
Bottomline on RCI Resorts - Timeshare ownership is a great way to ensure your family has great vacations. You can use RCI to exchange your timeshare. I suggest you try our service this year. Timeshare owners around the world are having fun trading online and connecting online. I created this just for us, the timeshare owners. I personally invite you to come check us out.
