Buying Points

**llama** · 08-16-2005

We recently sold our summer cottage and are thinking about buying some more DVC points. I know that there have been lots of threads about the best place to buy - but I haven't really read them, thinking that I'd never be in the position to buy more. But - YAY - maybe we can. So - I'd like opinions please. Where's the best, reliable, economical place to buy?

rlcarmichael · 08-16-2005

Here are some links that I've seen. You can also search on EBay for "Disney Vacation Club"

http://www.magicalmountain.net/DVCByResale.asp
http://www.dvcbyresale.com/
http://www.timeshareresalesusa.com/

One of the good and bad things about DVC is that Disney has a first right of refusal on resales. Keeps prices higher but also eliminates bargins.

bali · 08-16-2005

The Timeshare Store is also very reputable.

skwak · 08-16-2005

Llama,

I would definitely check out directly from DVC. When we did earlier this year, they were running a special that made the price very close to any resale after all costs were calculated. And if you buy at SSR you get until 2054 instead of 2042.

skwak · 08-17-2005

Mousesavers which IMO is one of the best sources for all kinds of Disney information just updated her DVC page. I found it really interesting. The link is:

http://www.mousesavers.com/dvc.html

MJD · 08-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by skwak

Llama,

I would definitely check out directly from DVC. When we did earlier this year, they were running a special that made the price very close to any resale after all costs were calculated. And if you buy at SSR you get until 2054 instead of 2042.

Llama,
I agree with Skwak. I check into buying DVC points and it worked out better for us directly from WDW DVC.

MJD

**llama** · 08-17-2005

Thanks for all your help, guys. We've been checking things out and have a call into the DVC to talk to a rep. We're kind of torn between buying more points, or renting for a while. Our DVC loan is paid off this month, with only our annual fees to pay. If we buy more points, the annual fees increase - is that right? Has anyone rented points - did it work out? Decisions, decisions!

skwak · 08-17-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by llama

If we buy more points, the annual fees increase - is that right? Has anyone rented points - did it work out? Decisions, decisions!

Yes, your annuals fees increase if you buy more points. Approximately $4 per point annually.

I have not rented points but I have rented to others. There is a degree of trust involved so it is important that you find someone that you feel comfortable with. Disboards actually has a very active forum on this.

**llama** · 08-19-2005

Talk about stress! But we've done it - after exploring all the options, comparing sales vs. rent, checking out all the sites, we've committed to purchasing 100 more points at Vero Beach (which is our home resort). I'm so excited! I feel like a kid in a candy store - so much to choose from now! With the addition of these points it'll give us two full weeks in a one bedroom yearly, plus a few extra days in a studio or maybe Vero Beach. We went with DVCResales, after checking all creditentials carefully. The transaction will be completed (hopefully) by the middle of Oct.

One bonus - and don't ask me how this worked out - I'm hopeless at details - we're not obligated to pay the annual fees on the new points until next year.

Thanks for your imput - especially you Skwak.

skwak · 08-19-2005

Llama,

Congrats!!

Good for you! Glad we could all help!

Welcome Home (again).

**llama** · 08-21-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by skwak

Llama,

Congrats!!

Good for you! Glad we could all help!

Welcome Home (again).

Thanks skwak! I'm so excited! So far we've been very impressed with the service we've gotten. I'll keep you posted.

skwak · 08-22-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by llama

Thanks skwak! I'm so excited! So far we've been very impressed with the service we've gotten. I'll keep you posted.

Please do. It will certainly be a few years until I talk DW into anymore points (at 420 now!) but you never know. Maybe we will go resale next time?

08-16-2005	#1 (permalink)
llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Buying Points We recently sold our summer cottage and are thinking about buying some more DVC points. I know that there have been lots of threads about the best place to buy - but I haven't really read them, thinking that I'd never be in the position to buy more. But - YAY - maybe we can. So - I'd like opinions please. Where's the best, reliable, economical place to buy? __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 34 days 7 hours 15 minutes

08-16-2005	#2 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Buying Points Here are some links that I've seen. You can also search on EBay for "Disney Vacation Club" http://www.magicalmountain.net/DVCByResale.asp http://www.dvcbyresale.com/ http://www.timeshareresalesusa.com/ One of the good and bad things about DVC is that Disney has a first right of refusal on resales. Keeps prices higher but also eliminates bargins. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 15 hours 0 minutes

08-16-2005	#3 (permalink)
bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Buying Points The Timeshare Store is also very reputable. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

08-16-2005	#4 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Buying Points Llama, I would definitely check out directly from DVC. When we did earlier this year, they were running a special that made the price very close to any resale after all costs were calculated. And if you buy at SSR you get until 2054 instead of 2042. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

08-17-2005	#5 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Buying Points Mousesavers which IMO is one of the best sources for all kinds of Disney information just updated her DVC page. I found it really interesting. The link is: http://www.mousesavers.com/dvc.html __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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08-17-2005	#7 (permalink)
llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Buying Points Thanks for all your help, guys. We've been checking things out and have a call into the DVC to talk to a rep. We're kind of torn between buying more points, or renting for a while. Our DVC loan is paid off this month, with only our annual fees to pay. If we buy more points, the annual fees increase - is that right? Has anyone rented points - did it work out? Decisions, decisions! __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 34 days 7 hours 15 minutes

08-19-2005	#9 (permalink)
llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Buying Points Talk about stress! But we've done it - after exploring all the options, comparing sales vs. rent, checking out all the sites, we've committed to purchasing 100 more points at Vero Beach (which is our home resort). I'm so excited! I feel like a kid in a candy store - so much to choose from now! With the addition of these points it'll give us two full weeks in a one bedroom yearly, plus a few extra days in a studio or maybe Vero Beach. We went with DVCResales, after checking all creditentials carefully. The transaction will be completed (hopefully) by the middle of Oct. One bonus - and don't ask me how this worked out - I'm hopeless at details - we're not obligated to pay the annual fees on the new points until next year. Thanks for your imput - especially you Skwak. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 34 days 7 hours 15 minutes

08-19-2005	#10 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Buying Points Llama, Congrats!! Good for you! Glad we could all help! Welcome Home (again). __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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