A hypothetical situation

[melissa70]

I know you guys are probably sick of me already, but as I look at the points and what I would need.. I’m finding I will need more than 160. We like bigger rooms and views. I don’t like to feel like I have to rough it out in a studio. I’ve decided direct is not the way to go for me as I would not utilize the perks… hopefully they don’t make any more restrictions to resales! So I need some advice once again.. I’ve brought into Boulder Ridge because I love the wilderness Lodge… so my next purchase is really just to add to my points, wherever I may go. I am deferring to the experts on here…. If I were to buy another small contract 100 to 150 points, where should I purchase?

 

[pzw90]

Where you want to stay

 

[melissa70]

Where you want to stay

All of them!

 

[Wedgeout]

If 160 isn’t enough for the villa sizes and number of days wanted at BRV, then add another BRV contract to get where you want to be.

If decide to do the every other year and pool UY points together, then your 160 should be enough. For the alternating years, you would be looking at about another 160 at a chosen second resort.

That second resort all comes down to how you chose the first. It can definitely be a 2042 in your case, putting you in either BWV or BCV selection. EPCOT adjacent.

Others that may match the type of resort decor you like is AKV. Expires 2057. Has many larger room selections, views, grand villas, and club level DVC! I think AKV would be a great second resort to go with BRV.

Finally doubt anyone here is sick of you… yet..lol. I for one am looking forward to all the milestones you hit getting this membership all locked in and reading one of your trip reports.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Not enough info;
How big is your party?
What age?
Typical trip?
For starters...

 

[pzw90]

I’ve decided direct is not the way

All of them!

One or the other.
Or need to narrow down where you want to stay or whats important.

 

[airjay75]

https://www.dvcresalemarket.com/blog/best-economical-dvc-resorts-to-purchase-spring-2025/

Take a look at that article. If you are looking to buy Sleep Around Points or SAP, it is very difficult to beat CCV. That article was also based on average resale prices then which had CCV more expensive per point than BLT - most recent sales data actually flipped and BLT has averaged more expensive than CCV, which would make CCV even more clearly the most economical choice. BLT and SSR still remain solid choices. I wouldn't buy Poly resale right now. Personally, I like both BLT and CCV over SSR because, even if you end up using those points at your home resort, you're still able to secure a pretty great resort (not saying SSR isn't great, just not a resort most people are trying to switch into at the 7-month mark).

Identify the UY (I'd' match your current contract), resort, and price/point you want to target, head over to dvcforless.com, set yourself up some alerts for those contracts, and then start making offers within your desired parameters. That's how I ended up with my resale CCV points. And, don't be deterred by asking prices. My last contract I secured for $120/point, which was over $20/point below asking price.

I don't think I'd add more BRV points unless you want more points power there for larger or longer accommodations that can't easily be booked at the 7-month mark. If you ever have questions about how hard certain rooms are to get a the 7-month mark, head over to dvcfieldguide.com and check their availability tables.

 

[melissa70]

Not enough info;
How big is your party?
What age?
Typical trip?
For starters...

We are only two people but sometime we may want to include others..but regardless I don’t ever want a studio..0ne bedroom at least. I also like preferred rooms. We are older 55.. that’s why I don’t mind the 2042 contracts.

 

[Wedgeout]

We are only two people but sometime we may want to include others..but regardless I don’t ever want a studio..0ne bedroom at least. I also like preferred rooms. We are older 55.. that’s why I don’t mind the 2042 contracts.

Warning: once a members this will most likely change lol. We become point mizers. The premium jump in points from studio to one bedroom is great for times you want to splurge when just two of you. Studios will look a whole lot better when your points get pulled for the reservation. You will be wanting to book another trip, then another…

 

[tx911]

We are only two people but sometime we may want to include others..but regardless I don’t ever want a studio..0ne bedroom at least. I also like preferred rooms. We are older 55.. that’s why I don’t mind the 2042 contracts.

2042 is relevant not just to your age, but to the value of the contract 10 or 15 years from now.

With a 2060+ contract, you would be able to get a pretty nice chunk of change back in 2040. Not the case for a 2042 contract. Just something to think about, because you will be spending similar money on the front end.

 

[airjay75]

We are only two people but sometime we may want to include others..but regardless I don’t ever want a studio..0ne bedroom at least. I also like preferred rooms. We are older 55.. that’s why I don’t mind the 2042 contracts.

Even a stronger argument for CCV. CCV does not have preferred rooms. But not only are 1 BRs at other resorts easier to switch into at the 7-month mark, preferred view 1 BRs tend to be even easier. The resort view 1 BRs cost less points and, although still much easier to book at 7-months than studios, not quite as easy as preferred view rooms.

I can see the intuitive appeal of a 2042 contract given your age, but imagine two contracts. One that has a zero dollar value in 2042 when you are done with DVC or one that still has value and you can sell for $100/point in 2042 when you're done with DVC. (Note: no guarantee there will be value in 2042, but there is at least a pretty good chance given the history of DVC to this point). Add on the fact that most resorts that don't expire in 2042 tend to have lower dues than the 2042 resorts because they aren't as old.

 

[PolyRob]

160 points won't get you a one-bedroom at BRV for a week in lower points seasons.

If that's truly where you want to stay and what you want to book you need enough points in the 7-11 month window to secure your accommodation.

If you buy another resort you will only be able to book studios at BRV and try to swap to one-bedrooms in the 7 month window when you can combine points or book a fraction of your stay and split stay. If that works for you then look into other resorts. If not, stick with more BRV points.

 

[airjay75]

Warning: once a members this will most likely change lol. We become point mizers. The premium jump in points from studio to one bedroom is great for times you want to splurge when just two of you. Studios will look a whole lot better when your points get pulled for the reservation. You will be wanting to book another trip, then another…

I'll dissent from that just a bit. I don't ever, ever want to deal with a communal laundry room again. Unless I were doing short stays with just my wife or just one of my kids, 1 BRs and up all the time. And, when you don't live within reasonable driving distance (I believe OP is RI), you're probably doing at least 5 or 6 night stays when you go.

 

[AstroBlasters]

I know you guys are probably sick of me already, but as I look at the points and what I would need.. I’m finding I will need more than 160. We like bigger rooms and views. I don’t like to feel like I have to rough it out in a studio. I’ve decided direct is not the way to go for me as I would not utilize the perks… hopefully they don’t make any more restrictions to resales! So I need some advice once again.. I’ve brought into Boulder Ridge because I love the wilderness Lodge… so my next purchase is really just to add to my points, wherever I may go. I am deferring to the experts on here…. If I were to buy another small contract 100 to 150 points, where should I purchase?

Honestly, I’d just load up on more BRV. You can book what you want at your home resort at 11m and then use 2 waitlists for anything else you may want at 7m.

At WDW we own at BWV and VGF…. because that’s where we want to be.

Second option would be add on CCV from a value and location perspective.

Keep the same UY.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Even a stronger argument for CCV. CCV does not have preferred rooms. But not only are 1 BRs at other resorts easier to switch into at the 7-month mark, preferred view 1 BRs tend to be even easier. The resort view 1 BRs cost less points and, although still much easier to book at 7-months than studios, not quite as easy as preferred view rooms.

I can see the intuitive appeal of a 2042 contract given your age, but imagine two contracts. One that has a zero dollar value in 2042 when you are done with DVC or one that still has value and you can sell for $100/point in 2042 when you're done with DVC. (Note: no guarantee there will be value in 2042, but there is at least a pretty good chance given the history of DVC to this point). Add on the fact that most resorts that don't expire in 2042 tend to have lower dues than the 2042 resorts because they aren't as old.

It’s OK to let the contracts expire…. better to have 15 YEARS at a place you love and then not to have to worry about the ongoing expense than to settle for something you are just OK with for a large amount of money.

 

[eticketplease]

I'll dissent from that just a bit. I don't ever, ever want to deal with a communal laundry room again. Unless I were doing short stays with just my wife or just one of my kids, 1 BRs and up all the time. And, when you don't live within reasonable driving distance (I believe OP is RI), you're probably doing at least 5 or 6 night stays when you go.

Agreed I sacrifice view to keep the W/D.

We booked last minute one year and had an OKW Studio. I felt like the laundry room by the feature pool was hotter than the lighthouse sauna.
This was an August trip btw.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Apologies if I come off as crass… but CCV is a better choice than BRV. You made it clear you don’t like CCV. So you are clearly caring where you buy and have strong feelings about what resort you buy, in that case none of us can tell you what you what to buy since it’s a personal choice. We can only tell you financially what makes most sense and many did tell you saying buy CCV over BRV. Also with caring a lot about what resort you buy not just finances you shouldn’t buy anywhere you haven’t visited.

I said all this is your previous discussions. But it seems you want to hear what you want to hear not real advice.

 

[AstroBlasters]

Apologies if I come off as crass… but CCV is a better choice than BRV. You made it clear you don’t like CCV. So you are clearly caring where you buy and have strong feelings about what resort you buy, in that case none of us can tell you what you what to buy since it’s a personal choice. We can only tell you financially what makes most sense and many did tell you saying buy CCV over BRV. Also with caring a lot about what resort you buy not just finances you shouldn’t buy anywhere you haven’t visited.

I said all this is your previous discussions. But it seems you want to hear what you want to hear not real advice.

“It’s a toy, treat it like a toy” @Brian Noble

 

[VGCgroupie]

It’s OK to let the contracts expire…. better to have 15 YEARS at a place you love and then not to have to worry about the ongoing expense than to settle for something you are just OK with for a large amount of money.

True. That’s why I bought BW because I love it. BRV and CCV are almost twins it’s not like being stuck at OKW, they are literally a 1 min walk from lobby to lobby. So buying CCV isnt bad advice. As for the 2nd purchase we dont know what OP loves other than BRV.

 

[melissa70]

Apologies if I come off as crass… but CCV is a better choice than BRV. You made it clear you don’t like CCV. So you are clearly caring where you buy and have strong feelings about what resort you buy, in that case none of us can tell you what you what to buy since it’s a personal choice. We can only tell you financially what makes most sense and many did tell you saying buy CCV over BRV. Also with caring a lot about what resort you buy not just finances you shouldn’t buy anywhere you haven’t visited.

I said all this is your previous discussions. But it seems you want to hear what you want to hear not real advice.

I’m starting to come around to CCV..or BLT..I’d be happy staying at all of these places if I had to