Beach Club Sales vs. Boardwalk Sales?

[MdmMim]

I purchased at the BWV just before it sold out. I never really looked into buying DVC, as I thought it was out of my price range and didn't think I'd be traveling to WDW enough to make it work. I will say that for me the internet with all its message boards and web sites increased my DVC knowledge and got me interested in the Club. (It took a few years of researching and reading "the boards" to convince me.) There was a time when few people really knew about DVC--where would you learn about it except at WDW? I think more and more people know about DVC these days, resulting in resorts selling out sooner. JMHO

 

[RobDoc]

When we were purchasing they added our $500 down to the $1500 MB payment to make it equal $2000.

Yes, but that $500 was not part of any discount incentive- that was money you were paying toward the purchase price and should be included in the total you would have actually paid.

 

[Tinkrbell]

Yes, I see where I miscalculated there.

Anyway, It doesn't seem that the price has been a deterrent for most people in buying at this resort now. I think the people who want to be there recognize the value.

So is it (BCV) just a better resort? Better location? Better amenities?etc. I don't know enough about BWV to compare, only stayed at BC once, but we loved it. Is the theming significantly different between the two?

I know there are going to be MANY reasons as to WHY, but I am just fascinated with the extemely fast sales of this beautiful sounding resort.

 

[wdwsos]

Originally posted by Terry S


Dean, I am not quite sure I understand what you mean by this statement. Everyone on these boards that bought at BCV knew they could have bought BWV cheaper, they just didn't want to! That is not a relative few!

Not arguing your point, but don't forget how many of us on these boards bought an *add-on* at the BCV. For me, it was easier than getting on the waiting list for a resale at another resort, and I wanted in before the price jump. Also, resales on small amounts are both hard to get, and expensive when adding in the closing costs.

Speaking of the price jump, the guide at the Member Update a few weeks ago said that they were expecting the sale of BCV to slow down somewhat now that the price has gone up to $80/pt. They expect that a big reason for the quick initial sale of the BCV was because many current members were purchasing their add-ons, like I did, before the increase.

I'm not arguing that the BCV isn't a great resort - I bought points there myself for those trips with just my husband when we want to walk into Le Cellier every night for cheddar cheese soup. I'm only saying the the speed at which they're selling has to do with many different factors.

 

[ripleysmom]

I would expect to see another big jump in sales when BCV is approved for sale in NY, especially since they extended the incentives to current DVC members in NY.

 

[joepoe]

Originally posted by Tinkrbell
Doc- The actual quoted price was about $63/pt

Our price in Oct of 1998 was $63/pt from DVC when we bought BWV

 

[PamOKW]

So is it (BCV) just a better resort? Better location? Better amenities?etc.

I don't think any resort is "better". There are too many subjectives factors (just look at the resort fights that break out on these boards). It is possible that the factors that make-up BCV appeal to a wider range of people. However, VWL sold-out very quickly as well. Personally, I admire the beauty of the WL but it just has no appeal to me for my Florida vacation. There are pros and cons to every resort and they strike a different chord with everyone. It's hard to say one is "better".

I also think that the pool of people interested in DVC keeps growing and if they don't buy BCV now, it will be 2004 before there is another WDW DVC available and it is the still unknown DI concept. The original presentation on Eagle Pines really appealed to me. I have no idea what DI will be like and just can't get excited about it at all. If I were buying today, I'd buy BCV in a minute.

 

[DebbieB]

I don't think it was because it's a better resort, all these sales happened before it even opened and anyone stayed there to experience it. Beach Club and Stormalong Bay has always had a popular following, so that maybe part of it. Just like WL always had a popular following and it sold out quick. Boardwalk was totally new when it opened, so no one had any experience with it.

I don't think alot of people want to deal with resales. You have to find one with the right amount of points, right month, right price. Add-ons less than 150 points are hard to get. Then you have to negotiate. Most people would rather deal direct with DVC, sign the papers and get it over with. Plus the original incentives they offered in February were competitive with resales.

 

[Tigger1]

If I had a choice betwen OKW (where I already own) and BCV( a place I have never seen) I would choose BCV. Reasons, closer to parks, Pool.

If it was BWV and BCV, I am not sure. I think BCV would be more quite, and I would get to use pools from both resorts, therefore BCV would likely win.

VWL, maybe I wold choose this one before OKW.

Vero and HH. I have never been to HH. I can not get ressies in the summer since I try to close to summer. So I am not sure about HH. We love vero. I might buy points there before anywhere else.

Tigger

 

[Terry S]

I think Debbie B hit one of the biggies right on the head. BC has a huge following (that is why we bought), BW was brand new.

 

[Dean]

Originally posted by Terry S


Dean, I am not quite sure I understand what you mean by this statement. Everyone on these boards that bought at BCV knew they could have bought BWV cheaper, they just didn't want to! That is not a relative few!

First, I acknowledged there were those that bought BCV because they wanted to. Remember that most members are not on this board and it is doubtful that most even know about the resale market.

It is my impression and to a certain extent, assumption, that the group that waited to buy BCV as their main ownership at a higher price when they knew they had other options including buying resale is a relative small percentage. that is a small percentage of the overall total that have purchased. I could be mistaken but sincerely doubt it. Since I would not include in this group add ons less than 150 pts, those that bought without knowing about the other options and those that wanted to buy directly from DVC regardless of home resort. So we could be talking somantics and it really doesn't matter. I don't think we have anything to argue about in this area.

 

[Lisa F]

Originally posted by PamOKW


I don't think any resort is "better". There are too many subjectives factors (just look at the resort fights that break out on these boards). It is possible that the factors that make-up BCV appeal to a wider range of people. However, VWL sold-out very quickly as well. Personally, I admire the beauty of the WL but it just has no appeal to me for my Florida vacation. There are pros and cons to every resort and they strike a different chord with everyone. It's hard to say one is "better".

I also think that the pool of people interested in DVC keeps growing and if they don't buy BCV now, it will be 2004 before there is another WDW DVC available and it is the still unknown DI concept.

I just thought this was worth repeating and bolding.

Lisa

 

[AnnK]

Pam is correct. Which resort is best( or better) is subjective. For those who want quiet, with location BCV is better, I like the action at BW, I also prefer MGM over Epcot, though I don't mind walking to either from BWV, I think MGM is a bit of a hike for BCV. BWV is more in the middle, BCV is close to Epcot. Two of the biggest reasons for our lack of interest in ownership of BCV are first BCV doesn't have a "Community Hall" for some that makes no difference, but for US it makes a BIG difference. Our children LOVE BW Community Hall, and I enjoy being able to sun by the quiet pool while they get their share of activities and video games. The second reason is BCV does not offer GV's, which again for some doesn't make a difference, but since that is what we stay in now, we don't really have much interest in BCV. We have done SAB. It's a nice pool but we have NOT gone there in 4 years because the kids just don't care to go there anymore. In fact we have not pool hopped anywhere in 4 years. For those who think BCV is better, they are right as far as it is "better" for them. BCV is not "better" for us. We bought a BWV add-on in Sept , even though we knew BCV would go on sale shortly. We bought through Disney because we like to buy direct from Disney and not from resales, we paid more for our BWV points than BCV is selling for now, so it's not a matter of price. We bought BWV because we prefer BWV. It really does come down to personal preference.