BRV or AKL

[Jules123]

Opinions please. We are debating our first DVC purchase. After weighing the pros and cons, we decided to go with resale. We would like to do a one week trip every year. We typically go in May. We are okay with a studio. Looking at a 150 point contract at BRV vs a 110 point contract at AKL. While we definitely like the price of BRV better, the expiration date is a downer. We love the WL and the proximity of MK and definitely want to stay there most of the time but would also like to explore other resorts. Is the shorter expiration date with more points worth it? Or should we go with AKL, less points and longer expiration?

 

[momtwoboys]

I say if you want the location of BRV then buy there! plus you would have more points to work with each year with a 150 pt contract! We originally bought at OKW years back and found ourselves always swapping resorts at 7 months and our fav location by far is BRV being close to MK, short boat ride to CR, Fort Wilderness while being in a great themed resort. We are in process of closing on a BRV after selling off our OKW. Buy where you really want to be most of the time!

 

[RoseGold]

I'd consider CCV. There's a ton on the market right now, and the expiration date can't be beat and they have the same chart. In 2042, your BR is going to be worth zero, and the CCV is going to be non-zero. I'd at least consider throwing a low offer on CCV. There are contracts on the market right now that I would consider for just SAP, without even caring about WL.

I think AKL is overpriced right now for what it is, and it isn't hard to book savanna rooms off peak, which is the only way I'm staying there. If you don't value the economy AKL bookings (or travel peak), then I would just go the old SSR sleep around route. I guess I would change this opinion if you believe the Skyliner is going to AKL, which I do not.

But all of this is math. If you love BR, and you want to stay there, maybe that's worth a few hundred dollars a year to you.

 

[Wedgeout]

From how you love WL and plan most stays there, I’d disregard the 2042 issue and go for BRV! Even though typically travel in May, I’m sure a December trip will come up & having that booking priority is well worth it. Have fun deciding!

 

[davidl81]

I'd consider CCV. There's a ton on the market right now, and the expiration date can't be beat and they have the same chart. In 2042, your BR is going to be worth zero, and the CCV is going to be non-zero. I'd at least consider throwing a low offer on CCV. There are contracts on the market right now that I would consider for just SAP, without even caring about WL.

I think AKL is overpriced right now for what it is, and it isn't hard to book savanna rooms off peak, which is the only way I'm staying there. If you don't value the economy AKL bookings (or travel peak), then I would just go the old SSR sleep around route. I guess I would change this opinion if you believe the Skyliner is going to AKL, which I do not.

But all of this is math. If you love BR, and you want to stay there, maybe that's worth a few hundred dollars a year to you.

I also like this idea. See what the final cost delta is in dollars. Sure 2042 is a long time away, but in 10 years it highly likely that BRV (and all of the 2042 resorts) start to drop in value very quickly, while CCV will still be gaining in value most likely.

 

[KTownRaider]

I would echo consideration of CCV if your current intention is to own it for the duration of the contract. BRV may be less expensive (around $4-5K on 110pts) upfront now, but you'll be in the driver's seat in 20 years when you don't have to face a decision on whether to simply let BRV expire, or buy in somewhere else.

And if you still really like wilderness lodge in 2042, there would be an extra layer of irony if you ended up deciding to buy Copper Creek anyway to keep the party going- except at likely higher 2042 resale prices. If you decided you wanted out of DVC in 2042, CCV would still have pretty good resale value left on it with it's 2068 expiration date, so a good portion of your initial investment would be recovered (if not outright profit if recent history is prologue).

Last point- CCV has lower dues than BRV- or $57.20 less this year based on 110pts (.52x110). If the current spread is roughly maintained over the next 20 years (granted- this is a big IF), that would also speak favorably to making a larger, long term purchase up front.

Good luck with whatever path you decide!