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It's probably because, for all it's slick packaging, this is basically just a sales pitch for timeshare, and therefore legally only applies in the US and Canada. Would be nice to see though :confused3

If it were me, I would apply for a personal loan from my bank, and buy the new additional points separately. Via resale of course. Best of luck :thumbsup2

We had a look around the 'models' last week, and they are truly stunning. The DVC standard is generally very high, but the new accommodation at GF is certainly a step up. Would I stay there? Possibly for a night or two, but I can stay longer for the same points elsewhere on DVC. Would I...

We have rented our points a couple of times with Dave's DVC Rentals. All works very smoothly, and you will receive $10 per point - half when the booking is made, and the balance when the guest checks in at Disney. You still have to pay the dues, but with 600 points, that should give you a...

Selling through the Timeshare Store is fairly easy, but it's not a great time to sell. Take a look at the asking price for the hundreds of contracts on sale out there. By the time you take off the commission, taxes, exchange rate etc., it's a poor deal. All the best :goodvibes

Looking forward to your pix :goodvibes

The Agent will charge at least 10% for the deal, and the US Government will also take 10% tax on the gross price. By the time you pay for your legal fees over here and bank processing etc, I would guess that your original $15,000 would look more like £7,500. Bear in mind that the market is...

The thing we miss most is a kettle to boil water - oh, and a teapot! ;)

To answer your original question, it is fairly easy to rent out points, or even to transfer them. Last year, we advertised 150 points for transfer, and the whole deal was arranged and sorted within one month. This year, we have rented 300 points through Dave (mentioned earlier) and again, it...

All I would say is don't bother with Bay Lake Towers. The fireworks are actually set off quite far away from the castle, and if the angle isn't right, the effect is lost. They really need the castle in the foreground to create the right image and story. We stood on the special 'members...

It used to be the case that a DVC points booking included access to the parks, but as has been said, that particular benefit was removed a long time ago. We now are obliged to purchase park tickets for all the party for every day, which is pretty disgraceful IMHO, and the main reason that we no...

That's sad, but it's a buyers market right now.:sad2: Three years ago, we sold some of our OKW points for $78 per point through the Timeshare Store. The same points are now advertised at under $60, and even then, any seller will be getting 'offers' such as you have received. We've decided it's...

Best of luck. I'd be interested to know how you get on :thumbsup2

RCI membership and exchanges are not affected by the new rules. It just applies to other Disney hotels, concierge collection etc. No great loss, considering the point cost to stay at Disney Paris. :scared1:

In theory, yes, but it is very complicated. When I purchased points at SSR, I asked the rep about this tax, and he assured me that it was levied only on the 'profit', or increase in value. That is not true, it's payable on the gross sum received, even if you make a loss (as most of us...

Took about three months from beginning to end. Costs - 10% to the agent and another 10% to the US Government :mad: Allow another £100 or so for incidentals such as postage, telephone, legal costs etc. You will lose again when you transfer the dollars into real money. Also bear in...

We became members quite a few years ago, and have enjoyed many great vacations. Pro - Great accommodation, right onsite, Disney quality, flexibility of dates and places to stay. Con - Ever-increasing dues - We get a bill every January which this year is close on £1000. Add to that the...

Thanks for the honest and helpful comments. We've been with DVC for 12 years now, and for us, the cost of travelling, even with DVC points, is becoming prohibitive (and poor value) Our 300 OKW points cost us around £1000 (and rising) each year in dues. The cost for my wife and I to travel...

The cost of the 'official' Gatwick Parking has more than DOUBLED in price in the past year. Last November, two weeks at the Long Stay cost me £59. This year, they were quoting £130 for the same dates, same car, same car park. I suppose the new owners have got to make their money somehow...

If possible, it's probably easier to transfer points rather than rent. I did this earlier in the year to a US member, and the whole thing was very easy. There has to be an element of trust of course, but once this is established, it all worked smoothly. I called DVC and transferred my...