Anyone made it through (or not made it through) ROFR recently? - Section I

[bobbiwoz]

NYsHiddenMickey, that sounds like a great deal!!! Welcome Home, BWV neighbor!

Bobbi

 

[reesecup]

Hey NYsHiddenMickey! Well, now I know my contract has to go through!!! I felt like I was reading my contract as I read yours. Ours is the 150 BWV, OCt. UY, with 75 '03 points and 150 '04 points. But, we paid $2 more for ours! Man! Congratulations!! I called my agent today b/k ours went to Disney on the 25th. Surely, she should know soon since you found out.
I know you will enjoy those banked points!!!!

 

[NYsHiddenMickey]

Hey reesecup- I was actually thinking of you when I got the call-
You submitted right around the same time as me with a similar contract - i have actually checked back to see when yours got approved b/c I figured mine would come right after that-- anyway--If I were you, I would be pretty confident now

Good luck to you-

 

[Cinderpals]

Welcome Home! Contract sounds great!!

 

[iankh]

NYsHiddenMickey,

Congratulations! So, when's the trip?

I am still keeping quiet about the contract I have pending. Given the date you were submitted to Disney, I am just a shave behind you. Who knows, maybe I'll hear this week.

 

[NYsHiddenMickey]

Iankh- "whens the trip?" is actually a very tough question-- The dates i know, but not where or how (explained):

I stumbled upon DVC while looking for a vacation in late aug- early sept of this year-- I have been to disney many times, and the last three times have been with my wife(newlyweds). I wanted to go to disney for our first anniversary, and stay at the grand floridian-- while i was looking at the disney site-- I saw and ad that said "join DVC and get a free vacation"-- I immediately called Disney and asked "can my free vacation be at the Grand Floridian" They answered yes, IF YOU BUY ENOUGH POINTS. Anyway- That got me looking into resales and specifically ones with banked points so that I can use them to book the grand floridian trip--

BUT::::After reading everything on this Board, I know that using teh points at GF (the week would be like 350 pts) is a colossal waste of points-- So i have many options:

1) use the points for Sun-Thurs at GF- and get an annual pass, with the idea that I can get an annual pass cash discount for Fri and sat nite at GF-

2)use the points for Sun-Thurs at GF- and switch to BWV for fri and sat nite

3) rent the points and put the money towards a cash GF stay with AP discount

etc..--

and you thought it was an easy question!!!

 

[minnie33]

N&B's mom - Great news! Congratulations. I was relieved to see your thread, as we are waiting on VWL for $78 ppt. We have some points in reservation status, which still makes me nervous. We just put our contract in on Feb. 1, so we have a while to wait to hear about ROFR. Again...congratulations.

 

[Beca]

NY'sHiddenMickey...CONGRATULATIONS!!! It sounds like you got a GREAT contract!!!

PASSED:
Bobbiwoz - 50 VWL $77 all '05 points intact (mid-Jan)
leise - 100 OKW $76 (1/19, in less than 10 days)
Amanda C - 70 HHI $70 all '05 points intact (mid-Jan)
Scotch - 1) 160 BCV(Apr) $78 4 '04, and all '05(sub. beg of Jan, passed 1/21)
MickeyBabe - 190 OKW $72 (went to DVC 12/22, passed 1/03)
jtiggercat - 130 OKW $72 (Oct) all '05 (went to DVC 1/11, passed on 1/24)
TinkTatoo - 78 OKW $73 (June) all '05 (sub. early Jan, passed in 1 wk)
Tink10 - 25 BWV (Aug) $78 all '05 (sub 1/14, passed on 2/2)
hannahr - 250 OKW (Oct) $74, 75 '03, all '04 & '05 (paying half of '04 MF's) (sub 1/12, passed 2/2)
Daname - 160 BWV $78 with banked 2004 (sub.1/21, passed 2/3)
happyatdisney - 150 HH $71(Dec) 131 '03 all 04 & 05 (passed 2/3)
Blue&Gold - 350 BWV (Dec) $78 '04 &'05 (sub. appx. 1/18, pass 2/3)
Cinderpals - 200 BWV $77 '04 pts, all '05 pts (went to DVC on 1/21, pass2/4)
Beca - 150 BCV (Aug) $83 all '05 + 137 '04 (went to DVC 1/24, pass 2/4)
triple7 - 100 BCV (Dec) $84 all '04 &'05 (sub. on 1/20, pass 2/4)
N&B'smom - VWL $77 (pass 2/4)
ScottLea94 - 205 HH $70 62 '04 all '05 (sub 1/21, pass 2/4)
NYsHiddenMickey - 150 BWV (Dec) $78 255 banked '03 & '04, all '05 (sub1/27, pass 2/9)

ROFR'D:
Diszip - 150 VWL (Aug) $75 all '05 + 8 '04 (ROFR'd on 1/20)
Kimber - 50 BCV $73 3 points coming in '05
Donald..really - 200 VWL $75
Mcorbo - 150 VWL $75 103 coming 04/05 (sub.1/07, ROFR 1/26)
disneydawn6 - 170 BCV $78 111 points June 2005 (on 1/26)
Scotch- 2) 150 OKW(Mar) $65 15pts. remaining in '05 (sub. 1/10, rofr 1/26)
(source KANSAS) - 150 BCV(Aug) $77 no points til '06, BUYER pay all closings cost, escow serivce, title insurance,etc+ $200 Disney Transfer fee, OC/$20/ROFR FEE
Greenban - 270 VWL (Aug) $76 all '03, '04 & '05 intact
kepps73 - BWV $77 ROFR'd 1/31(sorry, don't know anymore than that right now)
kelakash - 250 VWL $74 '04 &'05 (sub. appx. 1/03, ROFR'd on 1/31)

WAITING:
Disneyrsh - 300 VWL (Apr) $75 (sub. appx 1/17)
Scott H - 150 HH $69 no points till '06 (sub. appx. 1/19)
Cinderpals - 350 BCV (Mar) $81 21banked '04, all '05 (sub 1/21)
ScottLea94 - 205 HH $70 62 '04 all '05 (sub 1/21)
reesecup - 150 BWV $80 75 '03, all '04 & '05 (sub. appx. 1/26)
DisZip - 150 VWL (Feb) $78 92 banked from '04 & all '05
DVCforMe - 360 VWL (Aug)$76 144 '04 , all '05
mcorbo - 200 VWL (Oct) $80 18 '03, all '04 , all '05 (sent 02/02)
JoeEpcotRocks - 150 BWV (Mar) $78 all '05 (sent 2/7)
LauraLea - 80 VWL (Mar) $79 all 05 (sub appx. 2/8)
Al D - 200 BWV $80 all'04 & '05 (sub appx. 2/8)

 

[iankh]

NYsHiddenMickey,

Funny that it was a trip in August that started this for you. The same thing happened to me. I had looked at buying into DVC back around 2001 but got talked out of it. When I started planning for my birthday bash in August, I got to thinking about it again. Afterall, we go down there on average about every 18 months.

Then came the researching resales. Then came the offer. Now comes waiting for ROFR.

But, for the moment, it shall still only be known as, "The DVC resort that dare not speak its name."

My trip is definitely in August. While we prefer October, I turn 50 and I figure that it's only going to happen once. I've invited a big group of friends to go down, help me celebrate (It's being billed as "Fifty in Fantasyland."). If they come down to WDW to celebrate then, my birthday dinner is on me.

- Go to AKL to look at the animals at sunset
- Cocktails and getting well lubricated in Victoria Falls
- Dinner at Jikkos.
- More drinks and wine
- Birthday cake
- and if there's time, a spin on Space Mountain!

I guess that buying a contract at DVC is my 50th birthday present to myself.

 

[Cinderpals]

I hope that you have a wonderful, grand 50th Birthday at WDW!!

Buying these DVC contracts will be my birthday present for the next 10 years!
Maybe 20 if all of my contracts go through

My BD is DEC 31st!! I'm looking forward to being there for '06-'07 New Years* Hopefully staying in a DVC villa at one of my home resorts

Still haven't heard back on the BCV points...Will call about them this morning.

 

[bobbiwoz]

iankh, Cinderpals, that's a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!!

My birthday is in Jan. This year so far, we've spent 8 days in Florida, days in January and February, and we've had awful weather (better than Ohio, but even I was too cold to go in the heated pools), I wouldn't want to risk a big celebration then, but DH and I have decided our next family gathering that we will host will be to celebrate our 40th anniversary. That's in June '08. If we "make it" that is, he thinks we have to do less renting of rooms for others than I want to do.

Bobbi

 

[iankh]

It's another day of waiting to hear about ROFR. Has anyone thought about "back-up" if ROFR is exercised?

Do you think you'll go after the same resort again or would you consider easier alternatives?

 

[Cinderpals]

Yes, I would go after the same resort again, not necessarily the same UY.
I just know that I want to own at both the BWV and BCV. That's changed recently from VWL BWV, but after getting back last week from WDW, that's where I can see my family having the most fun over the next decade. Plus, I concluded that I love the pool view rooms at the WL, I have a certain favorite set of rooms that I always request. I would be happy staying in any one of those too. Even if Disney were to sell at the Contemporary, I would want to own BCV and BWV. As much as I'm looking forward to becoming a DVC member, I still will find the need to stay at the resorts and even, CBR which is a MOD.

I do think that we'll need the larger rooms, especially having a kitchenette and laundry facility in the 1br. I may look, dare I say it, outside of WDW property too if this doesn't go through. We have spent little time outside of WDW, but have visited a few malls and eaten out at restaurants outside of WDW. I think that I would grow to enjoy Orlando off of International, Orange Blossom Trail area or where Milennia Mall is. I wouldn't mind staying off resort during Summer visits if I can't get BCV points soon.

Some people that I know have bought into Marriot Timeshare, and love it.

 

[Cinderpals]

Yes!!! My BCV contract passed ROFR!!! And, they may close earlier than expected now!!!! :cheer

I can't believe both of my contracts went through ROFR!!! Thanks for all of the good thoughts** I'm still about to enter ROFR (I know!) on one other BWV contract for 200 points. Will post details today or tomorrow when it goes into ROFR.

Won't be too sad if it doesn't get through, because I have both BVC and BWV now, but will look to add on more points in the future

I'm still going to watch this thread, and hope for the best on all of the wonderful contracts that I see going into ROFR!!

I'm soooo excited!!! Can't wait to stay at the BCV in August!!

 

[senecabeach]

Cinderpals.........


........Oh My Gosh.........Oh My Gosh...........


Supercalaphrag magic...Yes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Im soooooooo Happy for YOU !!!!!!!!!!!

What a wonderful way to start off the new year !!!!!!!!!!!

Kudo's to You !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Cinderpals]

I think that we'll actually get to close 1 week earlier than expected, so maybe I'll get to book the 1br BCV for August?!

Thanks

 

[NYsHiddenMickey]

congrats cinderpals-- BCV for 81pp !!! (looks like you could immediately resell it for more if you wanted)-- but from your posts it sounds like you really wanted bcv-- enjoy, and good luck to everyone still waiting

 

[Beca]

Cinderpals - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!


I am SOOO happy for you, I know how worried you were!! I have "officially" moved you!!!

PASSED:
Bobbiwoz - 50 VWL $77 all '05 points intact (mid-Jan)
leise - 100 OKW $76 (1/19, in less than 10 days)
Amanda C - 70 HHI $70 all '05 points intact (mid-Jan)
Scotch - 1) 160 BCV(Apr) $78 4 '04, and all '05(sub. beg of Jan, passed 1/21)
MickeyBabe - 190 OKW $72 (went to DVC 12/22, passed 1/03)
jtiggercat - 130 OKW $72 (Oct) all '05 (went to DVC 1/11, passed on 1/24)
TinkTatoo - 78 OKW $73 (June) all '05 (sub. early Jan, passed in 1 wk)
Tink10 - 25 BWV (Aug) $78 all '05 (sub 1/14, passed on 2/2)
hannahr - 250 OKW (Oct) $74, 75 '03, all '04 & '05 (paying half of '04 MF's) (sub 1/12, passed 2/2)
Daname - 160 BWV $78 with banked 2004 (sub.1/21, passed 2/3)
happyatdisney - 150 HH $71(Dec) 131 '03 all 04 & 05 (passed 2/3)
Blue&Gold - 350 BWV (Dec) $78 '04 &'05 (sub. appx. 1/18, pass 2/3)
Cinderpals - 200 BWV $77 '04 pts, all '05 pts (went to DVC on 1/21, pass2/4)
Beca - 150 BCV (Aug) $83 all '05 + 137 '04 (went to DVC 1/24, pass 2/4)
triple7 - 100 BCV (Dec) $84 all '04 &'05 (sub. on 1/20, pass 2/4)
N&B'smom - VWL $77 (pass 2/4)
ScottLea94 - 205 HH $70 62 '04 all '05 (sub 1/21, pass 2/4)
NYsHiddenMickey - 150 BWV (Dec) $78 255 banked '03 & '04, all '05 (sub1/27, pass 2/9)
Cinderpals - 350 BCV (Mar) $81 21banked '04, all '05 (sub 1/21, pass 2/21)

ROFR'D:
Diszip - 150 VWL (Aug) $75 all '05 + 8 '04 (ROFR'd on 1/20)
Kimber - 50 BCV $73 3 points coming in '05
Donald..really - 200 VWL $75
Mcorbo - 150 VWL $75 103 coming 04/05 (sub.1/07, ROFR 1/26)
disneydawn6 - 170 BCV $78 111 points June 2005 (on 1/26)
Scotch- 2) 150 OKW(Mar) $65 15pts. remaining in '05 (sub. 1/10, rofr 1/26)
(source KANSAS) - 150 BCV(Aug) $77 no points til '06, BUYER pay all closings cost, escow serivce, title insurance,etc+ $200 Disney Transfer fee, OC/$20/ROFR FEE
Greenban - 270 VWL (Aug) $76 all '03, '04 & '05 intact
kepps73 - BWV $77 ROFR'd 1/31(sorry, don't know anymore than that right now)
kelakash - 250 VWL $74 '04 &'05 (sub. appx. 1/03, ROFR'd on 1/31)

WAITING:
Disneyrsh - 300 VWL (Apr) $75 (sub. appx 1/17)
Scott H - 150 HH $69 no points till '06 (sub. appx. 1/19)
ScottLea94 - 205 HH $70 62 '04 all '05 (sub 1/21)
reesecup - 150 BWV $80 75 '03, all '04 & '05 (sub. appx. 1/26)
DisZip - 150 VWL (Feb) $78 92 banked from '04 & all '05
DVCforMe - 360 VWL (Aug)$76 144 '04 , all '05
mcorbo - 200 VWL (Oct) $80 18 '03, all '04 , all '05 (sent 02/02)
JoeEpcotRocks - 150 BWV (Mar) $78 all '05 (sent 2/7)
LauraLea - 80 VWL (Mar) $79 all 05 (sub appx. 2/8)
Al D - 200 BWV $80 all'04 & '05 (sub appx. 2/8)

 

[Cinderpals]

Even so, I'm only paying 81 ppt, there have been great contracts with a lot more '04 points come up at the TTS this past week for BCV. I know, because I had to bite my lip and not go after them until I knew about my BCV contract! I may end up with 3 UY at 2 different resorts. Which, I think that I can manage, since I have different uses for all three contracts. I don't expect to borrow points from each of them etc... I'm going to be banking/borrowing from each contract as I need to for those points. I also have a cruise to save points for in '07 or '08, and I'll need major points at the BWV to stay Christmas through New Years in '06-'07. Plus, I'm planning to stay BCV during Spring, Summer and maybe early Fall (Wine and Cheese Festivals) stays, so I'll need more BCV points eventually. Whew! It sounds complicated, but I like details and budgets. I do have a degree in Accounting* It's pretty old though!!

BWV ROFR Oct UY 200pts 77 all '04 and '05 2/10 We'll see what happens in
2 weeks

 

[DisZip]

Just got off the phone with TTS, we passed ROFR .

Beca - you can move us from the waiting to the passed list!!!!!