gonna buy DVC soon!

SnazzyCMB · 12-26-2007

We are going to be purchasing DVC in Feb. (we have some money in a trust that is not accessible until then). Should we be in contact with DVC people now in order to get things rolling, or should we wait until we actually have money? We will not be financing, just paying the total cost up front. I want to book a September trip using my "new" DVC points, but I'm afraid that if I wait until Feb. when I have the cash, I will be waitlisted or something because it is pretty close.
Also, I will be getting the APs with the DVC discount, so I have to wait until I am officially a member, right?
Thanks for any info you have!

Voldemort · 12-26-2007

I'd go ahead and get in touch with a DVC rep now. Explain your situation, and see if there's anything you can do while you're waiting to get the cash in your hot little hands. If our recent experience of meeting with a DVC rep while in Anaheim is any indication, they'll be happy to do whatever they can to help you get the ball rolling and make your upcoming trip the best it can be.

It can't hurt, and you might end up being pleasantly surprised.

Experiment6-2-6 · 12-26-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnazzyCMB

We are going to be purchasing DVC in Feb. (we have some money in a trust that is not accessible until then). Should we be in contact with DVC people now in order to get things rolling, or should we wait until we actually have money? We will not be financing, just paying the total cost up front. I want to book a September trip using my "new" DVC points, but I'm afraid that if I wait until Feb. when I have the cash, I will be waitlisted or something because it is pretty close.

I would contact DVC now, review, and arrange a financing, if there is no prepayment penalty.. That way you have the membership to obtain the September trip dates..

SnazzyCMB · 12-26-2007

Thanks for the replies so far-does anyone know anything about the possibility of bonus points and/or any other types of incentives they offer? I figure that they probably don't offer as much if you "seek them out" as opposed to responding to an offer from DVC-any thoughts?

bethishooked · 12-26-2007

If you have a Disney Visa Card, charge the entire amount in January, then pay it off in full when you get your bill in February. That way, you can start your reservations, get Disney points, and don't pay any interest cause you paid it off when you received the bill.

**llama** · 12-27-2007

Congratulations! And Welcome Home!

Definitely contact the DVC representative as soon as possible. Disney reps can answer all your questions. And they're very easy to deal with. No pressure tactics at all. You'll be surprised at how quickly you can get the entire transaction finished. We went to "casually" look at BWV and three hours later we were owners.

There may be an incentive to buy - there usually is something. It's not too soon at all to be planning. Good luck! Buying into DVC is something we've never regretted.

rlcarmichael · 12-27-2007

Off the street you'll get $8 off points at AKL or $10 off SSR.

Use a member as a referral and you'll also get "bonus" developer points for a one time use. But you need to get the ball rolling soon. My DVC guide told me that the pool of developer points is getting used up pretty quickly.

You can lock in a package with just a 10% deposit, and the entire deal can be handled over the phone and fedex.

Feel free to use me as a referral.

Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA.

nitaworm · 12-28-2007

Congratulations and welcome to the world of timesharing! I have reviewed Disney's program and its got great flexibility! Can't buy though, we already own a timeshare, and my hubby would have a mental fit if I asked to buy another....However, I have never regreted having one, since I love to travel and make it a priority in my life. If you love to travel (to more than just Orlando) then you will not regret your purchase! Enjoy!

SnazzyCMB · 01-05-2008

Thanks for all the info so far. I spoke with a DVC rep, and I will be able to get developer points-woohoo! We will be going to WDW is the fall, and Disneyland in the summer. Does anyone know the 2008 point costs for Disneyland? The info I have is only for 2007, and I don't know if the dates and/or points are correct. Where might I find that info? Thanks again everyone!

sjpurple · 01-05-2008

Anyone wanting to get in on DVC membership can use me as a referral also.
Shirley Wilson
Manchester, TN
My rep. is Julie Vivo. She is very nice. We have never regretted buying into to DVC either.
Thanks

rlcarmichael · 01-07-2008

I have a DVC points program that is in a ZIP file that I can send you. Got it off DIZboards.

Email me at RLC@RLCarmichael.com and I'll send it to you as an attachment if you'd like it. It's really good as it has all the DVC resorts and units and even color coded for seasons.

12-26-2007	#1 (permalink)
SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 617	gonna buy DVC soon! We are going to be purchasing DVC in Feb. (we have some money in a trust that is not accessible until then). Should we be in contact with DVC people now in order to get things rolling, or should we wait until we actually have money? We will not be financing, just paying the total cost up front. I want to book a September trip using my "new" DVC points, but I'm afraid that if I wait until Feb. when I have the cash, I will be waitlisted or something because it is pretty close. Also, I will be getting the APs with the DVC discount, so I have to wait until I am officially a member, right? Thanks for any info you have! __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Could it be? Xmas trip to BLT? 378 days 4 hours 57 minutes

12-26-2007	#2 (permalink)
Voldemort Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Across from the Big Blue Wet Thing Posts: 1,179	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! I'd go ahead and get in touch with a DVC rep now. Explain your situation, and see if there's anything you can do while you're waiting to get the cash in your hot little hands. If our recent experience of meeting with a DVC rep while in Anaheim is any indication, they'll be happy to do whatever they can to help you get the ball rolling and make your upcoming trip the best it can be. It can't hurt, and you might end up being pleasantly surprised. __________________ Dirty deeds, done dirt cheap* * ninja kitties available for additional fee >^..^< Editorial Kitteh has extensive vocabumalary

12-26-2007	#4 (permalink)
SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 617	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Thanks for the replies so far-does anyone know anything about the possibility of bonus points and/or any other types of incentives they offer? I figure that they probably don't offer as much if you "seek them out" as opposed to responding to an offer from DVC-any thoughts? __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Could it be? Xmas trip to BLT? 378 days 4 hours 57 minutes

12-26-2007	#5 (permalink)
bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 914	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! If you have a Disney Visa Card, charge the entire amount in January, then pay it off in full when you get your bill in February. That way, you can start your reservations, get Disney points, and don't pay any interest cause you paid it off when you received the bill. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 124 days 0 hours 27 minutes

12-27-2007	#6 (permalink)
llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Congratulations! And Welcome Home! Definitely contact the DVC representative as soon as possible. Disney reps can answer all your questions. And they're very easy to deal with. No pressure tactics at all. You'll be surprised at how quickly you can get the entire transaction finished. We went to "casually" look at BWV and three hours later we were owners. There may be an incentive to buy - there usually is something. It's not too soon at all to be planning. Good luck! Buying into DVC is something we've never regretted. __________________ 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 32 days 3 hours 27 minutes

		MouseBuzz.com > Disney Vacation Club > DVC Corner
gonna buy DVC soon!

12-27-2007	#7 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Off the street you'll get $8 off points at AKL or $10 off SSR. Use a member as a referral and you'll also get "bonus" developer points for a one time use. But you need to get the ball rolling soon. My DVC guide told me that the pool of developer points is getting used up pretty quickly. You can lock in a package with just a 10% deposit, and the entire deal can be handled over the phone and fedex. Feel free to use me as a referral. Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA. __________________ 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 17 days 11 hours 12 minutes

12-28-2007	#8 (permalink)
nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Congratulations and welcome to the world of timesharing! I have reviewed Disney's program and its got great flexibility! Can't buy though, we already own a timeshare, and my hubby would have a mental fit if I asked to buy another....However, I have never regreted having one, since I love to travel and make it a priority in my life. If you love to travel (to more than just Orlando) then you will not regret your purchase! Enjoy!

01-05-2008	#9 (permalink)
SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 617	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Thanks for all the info so far. I spoke with a DVC rep, and I will be able to get developer points-woohoo! We will be going to WDW is the fall, and Disneyland in the summer. Does anyone know the 2008 point costs for Disneyland? The info I have is only for 2007, and I don't know if the dates and/or points are correct. Where might I find that info? Thanks again everyone! __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Could it be? Xmas trip to BLT? 378 days 4 hours 57 minutes

01-05-2008	#10 (permalink)
sjpurple Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN Posts: 372	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! Anyone wanting to get in on DVC membership can use me as a referral also. Shirley Wilson Manchester, TN My rep. is Julie Vivo. She is very nice. We have never regretted buying into to DVC either. Thanks __________________ Shirley Yes, I am a barista barista(bar'ista) n. Italian for coffee artist DVC Member Saratoga Springs 2004 ENJOYING THE MAGIC SINCE 1972 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bay Lake Tower - Bay Lake View 59 days 16 hours 27 minutes

01-07-2008	#11 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: gonna buy DVC soon! I have a DVC points program that is in a ZIP file that I can send you. Got it off DIZboards. Email me at RLC@RLCarmichael.com and I'll send it to you as an attachment if you'd like it. It's really good as it has all the DVC resorts and units and even color coded for seasons. __________________ 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 17 days 11 hours 12 minutes

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Which "Dream" would you want to win?	mickey	Front Page Polls	76	05-17-2007 09:27 AM
Still Another DVC Rumor	lopo	DVC Corner	4	10-02-2006 03:04 PM
DVC may be in our future..have some ?'s	WDWaddict	DVC Corner	6	06-30-2005 07:21 AM
DVC Questions	Reiko	DVC Corner	5	05-30-2005 08:46 AM
DVC (and oterh FL Timeshares!)	lopo	DVC Corner	8	05-19-2002 04:59 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password