An Amazing Alternative to Purchasing more DVC Points

[cbyrne1174]

I made another video for DVC owners who have addonitis but aren't so keen on the buy in cost! In this video, I show the actual Orlando inventory my Marriott week gives me access to in Inverval International that I can't get access to as a DVC only member using getaways (cash only) inventory. If you are thinking about adding on more DVC, this is a good resource for shopping around for other options before making the purchase. A $3,500 Marriott resale purchase gets you 2 weeks a year at a Marriott and the process is just as easy as DVC Resale Market (who I used for my DVC).

I also made a video for DVC members on how to make good use of Getaway (cash) inventory with their free Interval International account instead of adding on more DVC points. We are in a recession after all!

I also have 2 more videos on how to find/purchase Marriott resale and comparing the costs of owning weeks vs points that I was going to publish for people who ask for help (mainly on Timeshare User Group forum), but I figure it's still relevant here because I referenced getting good/cheap Orlando exchanges. I'm also going to make similar videos for buying Wyndham resale (how to do it and the associated costs).

 

[RamblinWreck]

What are the annual dues on the timeshare you buy for $3,500 that gets you 2 weeks a year?

 

[chalee94]

Yep - I love staying in the Orlando Marriott (and Sheraton) timeshares.

I don't think "Fall Frenzy" is a thing for non-DVCers, so it's nice to have access to those properties when DVC is booked up.

The only thing is that Orlando is so overbuilt in timeshares, you are often better off buying in elsewhere and trading in (or using Getaways).

But it is also true that Marriott has some great locations in Kauai, Southern California, the Caribbean and so on that are definitely worth a look as alternatives as Disney continues to jack up prices.

 

[DVCBeachBum]

I’ve just finished watching most of your videos. All I can say is MIND BLOWN. And I am furious at being so dumb to have not learned about Getaways earlier. Just not even for Orlando but other places we have stayed. WOW. JUST WOW. I ran some numbers on a trip we are taking next year and that will literally save us about 75% on hotel costs. I can’t thank you enough. I had NO idea.

 

[DVCBeachBum]

And I just want to check on one thing, when you do the Getaway weeks you aren‘t stuck having to attend a timeshare presentation are you?

 

[Paul Stupin]

Yes, I’m curious as to the annual dues and resale value of these other time shares.

 

[ffindis]

Thanks so much for making the youtube and posting it. You definitely have got me thinking about adding a Marriott.

 

[cbyrne1174]

What are the annual dues on the timeshare you buy for $3,500 that gets you 2 weeks a year?

Watch the video where I break down costs of points vs weeks and I explain every cost.

 

[cbyrne1174]

Thanks so much for making the youtube and posting it. You definitely have got me thinking about adding a Marriott.

Watch the YouTube channel "Destination Timeshare". It's Dioxide45 YouTube channel on the Timeshare User Group (TUG) forums. He taught me everything I know.

 

[MICKIMINI]

Thanks for taking time to record these videos! We are long time (26 yr) DVC members who recently bought a Wyndham with enough points for a two week stay in WBC. It is taking a long time to close though we are supposed to have our points *soon*! We are hoping to get 2022 points soon so we can use them the week after Thanksgiving and put our DVC points back. We needed to find a way to extend our trips without spending another 50K LOL!

We considered Hilton and Marriott too and have not abandoned the idea or we may just purchase more Wyndham. Three weeks ago, we were eating dinner at Toppolino's with a view of WBC when a gorgeous rainbow landed on the resort...amazing!

Additionally, I totally forgot about II benefits so thanks for the reminder!

 

[cbyrne1174]

Yep - I love staying in the Orlando Marriott (and Sheraton) timeshares.

I don't think "Fall Frenzy" is a thing for non-DVCers, so it's nice to have access to those properties when DVC is booked up.

The only thing is that Orlando is so overbuilt in timeshares, you are often better off buying in elsewhere and trading in (or using Getaways).

But it is also true that Marriott has some great locations in Kauai, Southern California, the Caribbean and so on that are definitely worth a look as alternatives as Disney continues to jack up prices.

I love getaways even for 3 day weekends. I got Marriotts Harbour Lake for $400 for the week in a 2 bedroom during labor day. I'm probably going to take 2 days off work for it, so even though I can only use 5 of the 7 days it's for, it's still under $100 a night for a 2 bedroom for the days I can occupy it.

However, the Marriott inventory that I get with the studio side of my lock off isn't available as a getaway for similar costs. That's why I suggested a lock off. Use the studio for Orlando and the 1 bedroom for the Caribbean/Hawaii.

 

[cbyrne1174]

Thanks for taking time to record these videos! We are long time (26 yr) DVC members who recently bought a Wyndham with enough points for a two week stay in WBC. It is taking a long time to close though we are supposed to have our points *soon*! We are hoping to get 2022 points soon so we can use them the week after Thanksgiving and put our DVC points back. We needed to find a way to extend our trips without spending another 50K LOL!

We considered Hilton and Marriott too and have not abandoned the idea or we may just purchase more Wyndham. Three weeks ago, we were eating dinner at Toppolino's with a view of WBC when a gorgeous rainbow landed on the resort...amazing!

Additionally, I totally forgot about II benefits so thanks for the reminder!

Yea WBC is my go to. I made some Wyndham videos too. Here is the one that explains how to get the best Wyndham deeds.

I posted Marriott as the best DVC alternative because the quality of the resorts are equal. Wyndham doesn't have as many high end locations. They have their "Presidential Reserve" units that are really high end, but the amenities aren't as high end as Marriott.

For example, when you go to the Marriott at the virgin islands they have live Caribbean music a couple nights during the week. They also have things like Wine tasting, dancing lessons, kids night out, fire limbo and hand out free poolside snacks like cookies, spiked lemonade and snow cones.

 

[RamblinWreck]

Watch the video where I break down costs of points vs weeks and I explain every cost.

In the words of Bartleby the Scrivener, "I would perfer not to"

 

[Paul Stupin]

Watch the video where I break down costs of points vs weeks and I explain every cost.

It seems a little odd to post what looks like almost two hours of videos promoting Marriott timeshares on the Disboards. Is your intent to use this forum to promote your own YouTube Channel?

Instead of answering every question by asking people to watch your channel, I would totally appreciate you taking the time to concisely answer the question right here! So, exactly what are the annual dues on the timeshare you buy for $3500 that gets you two weeks a year? Also, what is its resale value? I’m a little skeptical but genuinely curious, and don’t have the time to watch all those videos to get answers. That’s why I read these boards.

 

[pianomanzano]

Also intrigued and went down the rabbit hole that is youtube and searched for walkthrough videos of rooms/resorts you mentioned. One video talked about a new $50/day fee to access JW Marriott's pool if you're staying at lakeshore reserve. Are those types of add-ons common and what kind of restrictions/perks/extras differentiate resale and direct with Marriott?

 

[cbyrne1174]

It seems a little odd to post what looks like almost two hours of videos promoting Marriott timeshares on the Disboards. Is your intent to use this forum to promote your own YouTube Channel?

Instead of answering every question by asking people to watch your channel, I would totally appreciate you taking the time to concisely answer the question right here! So, exactly what are the annual dues on the timeshare you buy for $3500 that gets you two weeks a year? Also, what is its resale value? I’m a little skeptical but genuinely curious, and don’t have the time to watch all those videos to get answers. That’s why I read these boards.

Lol I don't even have a YouTube channel. I can't upload videos to posts. The dues are $1476, but there are also other fees associated and it's hard to explain through text. The videos show you where to find the dues for where you want to own. It's like DVC, you pay based on what you own.

Also it's people like you that are the reason there is a critical teacher shortage. I'm just trying to get the information out to help people. Idgaf about youtube.

I will post all fees below, not that you'll understand without a full explanation.

Annual Dues: $1476
Lock off fee: $90
Exchange fee:$164
Upgrade fee: $99

The resale value is $3,500 because you're buying it resale on the resale market for $3,500.

 

[cbyrne1174]

Also intrigued and went down the rabbit hole that is youtube and searched for walkthrough videos of rooms/resorts you mentioned. One video talked about a new $50/day fee to access JW Marriott's pool if you're staying at lakeshore reserve. Are those types of add-ons common and what kind of restrictions/perks/extras differentiate resale and direct with Marriott?

One of my students that I taught back in 2014 works at Lakeshore and he told me when I was there that they are currently negotiating access to the pools at the JW because they are in the process of building a new slide complex at the hotel. The timeshare owners have to pay the hotel to access their amenities and right now they have it negotiated that the person staying in the room pays to access the hotel instead of increasing the dues for the person who owns there.To be honest, the pool at Lakeshore is so nice, you don't really even need to walk over to the JW.

If you own weeks resale, you can't exchange it for points. You have to stay exactly 7 nights. If you own points, there's basically no difference between retail and resale. Buying Marriott points is like DVC, you barely save anything but buying resale. For example, my Wyndham points costed me $2,000 and the original owners paid over $100,000. Buying Marriott resale won't save you as much because it isn't 2 cents on the dollar like Wyndham, which is why I suggested owning weeks.

 

[Paul Stupin]

Lol I don't even have a YouTube channel. I can't upload videos to posts. The dues are $1476, but there are also other fees associated and it's hard to explain through text. The videos show you where to find the dues for where you want to own. It's like DVC, you pay based on what you own.

Also it's people like you that are the reason there is a critical teacher shortage. I'm just trying to get the information out to help people. Idgaf about youtube.

I will post all fees below, not that you'll understand without a full explanation.

Annual Dues: $1476
Lock off fee: $90
Exchange fee:$164
Upgrade fee: $99

The resale value is $3,500 because you're buying it resale on the resale market for $3,500.

Thank you! And I’m sorry for causing a critical teacher shortage!

 

[chalee94]

So, exactly what are the annual dues on the timeshare you buy for $3500 that gets you two weeks a year? Also, what is its resale value?

As DVC moves towards becoming more like other timeshares, it's useful to examine the other timeshares.

I own a "poor-man's Marriott"- it's actually a non-branded timeshare that can trade into Marriotts with some extra flexibility. (But Marriotts have an internal preference period in II, so owning a Marriott gets you a lot more options.)

I purchased my nonDVC timeshare for $1 on ebay back around 2007. It's a 2BR with annual dues under $1000 that trades as 2 1BRs, so my effective maintenance fees for each trade are less than $500. (Now that DVC is back in II, I have even seen a couple of SSR 1BRs pop up as trades...I don't mind the $190 extra fee in that situation. )

On the down side, resale value is only $1 and it might take some time to sell...but I'm hoping to keep it for a few more decades of traveling at this point.

 

[pianomanzano]

One of my students that I taught back in 2014 works at Lakeshore and he told me when I was there that they are currently negotiating access to the pools at the JW because they are in the process of building a new slide complex at the hotel. The timeshare owners have to pay the hotel to access their amenities and right now they have it negotiated that the person staying in the room pays to access the hotel instead of increasing the dues for the person who owns there.To be honest, the pool at Lakeshore is so nice, you don't really even need to walk over to the JW.

If you own weeks resale, you can't exchange it for points. You have to stay exactly 7 nights. If you own points, there's basically no difference between retail and resale. Buying Marriott points is like DVC, you barely save anything but buying resale. For example, my Wyndham points costed me $2,000 and the original owners paid over $100,000. Buying Marriott resale won't save you as much because it isn't 2 cents on the dollar like Wyndham, which is why I suggested owning weeks.

Appreciate the response and thanks for sharing the info! I'm very much intrigued by the idea of adding on a Marriott week for trips with extended family members where staying on property isn't as important (and most importantly we get to save our DVC points for the things we want to do). I saw your other post about the getaways (thanks for posting that too!) and I've been browsing in there from time to time seeing some great deals on weeks at some of the Marriotts.