I want to talk to someone about DVC...

mousemom · 07-31-2008

in November when we are there. Please tell me if they are a high pressure sales. I am not looking anytime soon. Maybe in the next 2 yrs or so. I just want to know all the ends and outs about owning a DVC and what all it entails.I am wondering how long does this take(approx.) to sit through one of these meetings so I can plan my time for it. Do you get any incenties sitting through one of these like other time shares. I really want to join someday but I have to get out of debt first. Thanks

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-31-2008

I don't think DVC is ever high pressure and I have a wonderful guide who didn't pressure us one bit. I waited several years after first calling her before we bought. I would be happy to pass her name along as would many other DVC memebrs here.. Just ask a few members here about their guides and I'm sure you'll find many to pick from. Then you can call DVC for information before you go and your guide is already set up from that one phone call.

It will take a 2-3 hours from start to finish and you usually get some fastpasses and ice cream when you are done.

momofaprincess · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

I don't think DVC is ever high pressure and I have a wonderful guide who didn't pressure us one bit. I waited several years after first calling her before we bought. I would be happy to pass her name along as would many other DVC memebrs here.. Just ask a few members here about their guides and I'm sure you'll find many to pick from. Then you can call DVC for information before you go and your guide is already set up from that one phone call.

It will take a 2-3 hours from start to finish and you usually get some fastpasses and ice cream when you are done.

Mine was the same---no pressure AT ALL!! We were there 3-4 hrs (DD went to the kids club which she loved and didn't want to leave) but ours took longer since we bought that day (we pretty much knew we wanted to and we'd been looking to own for a couple years now) and we got the fastpasses (3 cards that would allow 3 passes each) and ice cream at the end (and it was GOOD!) and they will pick you up and drop you off where ever to want to go!

**llama** · 07-31-2008

I have to agree. There's absolutely no pressure whatsoever. Be prepared to take in A LOT of information though. On our first tour we decided to think about it - on our second we bought. Even so, I think the whole process took only about 2 hours. On our first visit (it was 1998) we got vouchers for a free dinner at a Disney restaurant. I know we received something when we bought but I can't remember what it was...

iluvwdw · 07-31-2008

I would love to schedule the tour while we are there! Are there tours at Animal Kingdom Lodge, does anyone know? That's where we are staying. Although we are not ready to buy at the moment, it might get DH more interested.

mousemom · 07-31-2008

Ok, Thanks guys. So, am I understanding that I should call before we go to set up an appointment for when we are there? If so, when should I call?

jo-jo · 07-31-2008

I'd say it took about 2 hrs. We went in with the thought of just getting info. We got the fast pass and ice cream thing. No pressure at all. We brought home all the info and talked to our guide EVERYDAY. One day, he called and asked if everything was ok? I said Yeah??? Ohhhh, he was worried cause I didn't call him yesterday. LOL We took about three weeks after we got home to decide. Since then (about 2 yrs) we have gotten one call on if we wanted to buy more points and about 5 calls asking about our upcoming trips. A few while we were still at home and a few while we were at disney. I really like him.

MickeyMcFizzle · 07-31-2008

Definitely no pressue. They are the best. I have the same guide as DisneyTeacher and I highly recommend her, she's great!

disneycouple30 · 07-31-2008

We thought it was a little high pressure. The guy who we had wouldn't stop talking and show us the DVC. He kept telling us that this was the best time to buy and if we didn't we would be so sorry. The offer as I did the math was way to much. I figure going to WDW twice a year for 50 years would cost us less than what they wanted over the same period of time. Agree the DVC is closer to the parks but still. The upkeep and cost of money was against the deal.

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by mousemom

Ok, Thanks guys. So, am I understanding that I should call before we go to set up an appointment for when we are there? If so, when should I call?

You don't have to set up a time to meet but you can call and just ask for information. There's a very nice Dreams book that DVC will mail out to you that way you can do a little reading before you go. Once you are there you can set up a tour based on your schedule.

momofaprincess · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I would love to schedule the tour while we are there! Are there tours at Animal Kingdom Lodge, does anyone know? That's where we are staying. Although we are not ready to buy at the moment, it might get DH more interested.

Nope, And I know because I signed up for my open house there since I asked the dvc info person if they had model rooms there and they don't. They only have the models at Saratoga Springs at the preview center (where they hold the open houses)

rlcarmichael · 07-31-2008

They don't NEED to be high pressure. They are paid salary and commission, and they have a product people actually want.

There is a reason that some of the other places give away stuff...you wouldn't want to give them 2-4 hours otherwise. And they feel like you OWE them for all the goodies they are showering you with.

THERE ARE CONCESSIONS FOR REFERRALS. They are offering developer points for add on contracts for a little while, and I think they offer the same for new purchases as well. Any MB member is free to use me as a referral. Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA.

Goodegirl2007 · 07-31-2008

When we bought in 2000 it was not a hard sale at all (no high pressure). Like others have said....it's an amazing deal and they don't need to pressure.

We love to stay at deluxe resorts, and with the DVC, we are able to do that every year (sometimes 2 times a year). We have already saved tons of money by being a DVC memeber. For instance, in May we stayed for 12 nights at the Boardwalk (using points). If we paid cash for the trip, the cost would have been over $4200. With that one trip, we already got back 1/4 of what we invested in 2000 (approx $15000: $60/point for 250 points - prices are about $100 a point now). Since 2000, we have taken 11 trips using DVC. So we figure it would have cost over $35K (and that's estimating low since we often use 2 bedroom villas). It is the best investment we've ever made! We look forward to many more vacations (we own until 2042)

We even purchased more points in 2006 (another 50 points, bringing our total to 300 points).

**WishUponAStar** · 07-31-2008

I personally never experienced pressure AT ALL! We did our first tour in 2004 and the only thing we ever received was every once in a while mailing with special sales & offers. We didn't join until 2006 so I never felt pressured to make a decision fast at all.

mousemom · 07-31-2008

Thanks guys. I do feel a bit better. I really want as much info as possible so when(if) I make that decision,I will have all my ducks in a row.

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mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	I want to talk to someone about DVC... in November when we are there. Please tell me if they are a high pressure sales. I am not looking anytime soon. Maybe in the next 2 yrs or so. I just want to know all the ends and outs about owning a DVC and what all it entails.I am wondering how long does this take(approx.) to sit through one of these meetings so I can plan my time for it. Do you get any incenties sitting through one of these like other time shares. I really want to join someday but I have to get out of debt first. Thanks __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... I don't think DVC is ever high pressure and I have a wonderful guide who didn't pressure us one bit. I waited several years after first calling her before we bought. I would be happy to pass her name along as would many other DVC memebrs here.. Just ask a few members here about their guides and I'm sure you'll find many to pick from. Then you can call DVC for information before you go and your guide is already set up from that one phone call. It will take a 2-3 hours from start to finish and you usually get some fastpasses and ice cream when you are done. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 241 days 23 hours 34 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... I have to agree. There's absolutely no pressure whatsoever. Be prepared to take in A LOT of information though. On our first tour we decided to think about it - on our second we bought. Even so, I think the whole process took only about 2 hours. On our first visit (it was 1998) we got vouchers for a free dinner at a Disney restaurant. I know we received something when we bought but I can't remember what it was... __________________ 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 33 days 5 hours 34 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,412	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... I would love to schedule the tour while we are there! Are there tours at Animal Kingdom Lodge, does anyone know? That's where we are staying. Although we are not ready to buy at the moment, it might get DH more interested. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 82 days 18 hours 4 minutes

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mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... Ok, Thanks guys. So, am I understanding that I should call before we go to set up an appointment for when we are there? If so, when should I call? __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

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jo-jo Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,224	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... I'd say it took about 2 hrs. We went in with the thought of just getting info. We got the fast pass and ice cream thing. No pressure at all. We brought home all the info and talked to our guide EVERYDAY. One day, he called and asked if everything was ok? I said Yeah??? Ohhhh, he was worried cause I didn't call him yesterday. LOL We took about three weeks after we got home to decide. Since then (about 2 yrs) we have gotten one call on if we wanted to buy more points and about 5 calls asking about our upcoming trips. A few while we were still at home and a few while we were at disney. I really like him.

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,618	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... Definitely no pressue. They are the best. I have the same guide as DisneyTeacher and I highly recommend her, she's great!

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disneycouple30 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In the Boonies Posts: 481	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... We thought it was a little high pressure. The guy who we had wouldn't stop talking and show us the DVC. He kept telling us that this was the best time to buy and if we didn't we would be so sorry. The offer as I did the math was way to much. I figure going to WDW twice a year for 50 years would cost us less than what they wanted over the same period of time. Agree the DVC is closer to the parks but still. The upkeep and cost of money was against the deal. __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next Trip to WDW 9 days 0 hours 48 minutes

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... They don't NEED to be high pressure. They are paid salary and commission, and they have a product people actually want. There is a reason that some of the other places give away stuff...you wouldn't want to give them 2-4 hours otherwise. And they feel like you OWE them for all the goodies they are showering you with. THERE ARE CONCESSIONS FOR REFERRALS. They are offering developer points for add on contracts for a little while, and I think they offer the same for new purchases as well. Any MB member is 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 18 days 13 hours 19 minutes

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Goodegirl2007 Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey AND BWV Posts: 554	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... When we bought in 2000 it was not a hard sale at all (no high pressure). Like others have said....it's an amazing deal and they don't need to pressure. We love to stay at deluxe resorts, and with the DVC, we are able to do that every year (sometimes 2 times a year). We have already saved tons of money by being a DVC memeber. For instance, in May we stayed for 12 nights at the Boardwalk (using points). If we paid cash for the trip, the cost would have been over $4200. With that one trip, we already got back 1/4 of what we invested in 2000 (approx $15000: $60/point for 250 points - prices are about $100 a point now). Since 2000, we have taken 11 trips using DVC. So we figure it would have cost over $35K (and that's estimating low since we often use 2 bedroom villas). It is the best investment we've ever made! We look forward to many more vacations (we own until 2042) We even purchased more points in 2006 (another 50 points, bringing our total to 300 points). __________________ Christina - DVC Member since October 2000 Next trip: Bay Lake Towers!!!!- May 13 - May 23 - 2010 (and a side trip to see Harry Potter)!! *Avatar:* My DS at Tusker House May 2008!!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Sping trip to WDW - Bay Lake Towers!!!! 172 days 11 hours 34 minutes Last edited by Goodegirl2007; 07-31-2008 at 01:10 PM.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... I personally never experienced pressure AT ALL! We did our first tour in 2004 and the only thing we ever received was every once in a while mailing with special sales & offers. We didn't join until 2006 so I never felt pressured to make a decision fast at all. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 18 hours 34 minutes

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mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	Re: I want to talk to someone about DVC... Thanks guys. I do feel a bit better. I really want as much info as possible so when(if) I make that decision,I will have all my ducks in a row. __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

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