Buy DVC Points from Co-Worker?

[Terk-1]

I have a co-worker who just joined the DVC. Would it be appropriate to ask if he would be interested in selling me some of his points to stay in a DVC this year? If so, what is a reasonable amount to pay per point? Whick DVC would you stay in and why? As it would only be me, I would be getting a studio.

 

[GCM13]

Many DVC members have extra points that they rent out. I believe the going rate is around $10/point. As for your co-worker, if he just became a member, I imagine he already has his points taken. When we became members, we used them quickly and ended up borrowing from the next year's allotment. If you feel comfortable, you could just mention that if he has points he will not be using, you would be willing to rent them from him.

All the DVC resorts are nice. Which resort you choose may depend on what you want to do on that vacation. If you want to spend a lot of time at EPCOT and MGM, then BWV or BCV would be perfect. If you want a more quiet resort, go for OKW, VWL, or SSR. I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Yup, the going rate is $10 a point. I do not think there would be anything wrong with letting him know that you would be willing to rent points from him if he doesn't use all his, although he may be interested in "banking" his points to use the next year.

To me, it doesn't really seem worth it unless you are going during the week. For instance, I may rent some points from a friend. During the week, the BWV rooms are 9 points a night. On Fri/Sat they go up to 24 points a night! that is a huuuge difference!

 

[DebbieB]

I would not come right out and ask if you could rent some of his points. I would just say if he ever has points he is not using, you would be interested in renting them. That way it doesn't sound like you want to take advantage of his DVC purchase.

 

[Scoootch]

I would not come right out and ask if you could rent some of his points. I would just say if he ever has points he is not using, you would be interested in renting them. That way it doesn't sound like you want to take advantage of his DVC purchase.

I agree

If you really want to rent points though

, you can always just hop over to the Rent/Trade board right here on the Dis too

 

[sjdisneywedding]

personally I wouldnt just come right and ask if I could their points, but I would let it be known that if he should ever have extra you would be willing to rent them from him.

If we were renting extra we would feel better about dealing with people we knew. Probably would even except a dollar or two less to have that security of knowing there wouldnt be any problems.

but of course theres the other side of the coin, never do business with family or friends. If anything ever were to go wrong, whewww there would be some big problems.

 

[CarolMN]

...(snip)..., never do business with family or friends. If anything ever were to go wrong, whewww there would be some big problems.

For this reason, I would never rent points to or from a co worker! Just not worth it.

Better to just smile and say that we don't foresee ever having "extra" .

Best wishes -

 

[wtpclc]

Option 2 - I hhave offered this to some of my friends. (Mind you, I would also rent tehm points at my cost if I had extras). Depending on how close you are, you may want to see if they woudl be willing to have points transferred into their account for you. That's safer for you than renting, although it does meant that they would have to make your ressies for you.

 

[DrBond007]

Would it be appropriate to ask if he would be interested in selling me some of his points to stay in a DVC this year?

Personally I wouldn't go there.....

 

[BCVOwner2002]

I have a co-worker who just joined the DVC. Would it be appropriate to ask if he would be interested in selling me some of his points to stay in a DVC this year? If so, what is a reasonable amount to pay per point? Whick DVC would you stay in and why? As it would only be me, I would be getting a studio.

I said once I bought in that I would never rent points but I actually did just that recently. DS was supposed to go to WDW for spring break but was unable to go since friends had to cancel at the last minute. I already had a trip planned in June and the DVC member cruise in September so I posted an ad on the bulletin board at work. A co-worker purchased the points and will be taking her kids to WDW for the first time. The only thing is now I've had several people ask me if I would like to rent points next year.

I would recommend mentioning to your co-worker if they ever have extra points you would be willing to purchase/rent them. Annmarie

 

[vernon]

I don't see any harm in mentioning that you would be interested in renting any points they may be unable to use. As they have just bought into DVC it may be that the ability to rent out some of this year's ( or next) makes financial sense to them. If the question is put tactfully so it doesn't make either yes or no difficult then I don't see anyone being upset with the suggestion. In my own case I'd much rather rent points to a friend or relative than to a total stranger who I don't know (until the check clears) if they are going to be good for the money.

 

[JodyTG]

Maybe it's just me, but I would feel it kind of rude for a friend to ask if they could rent my points sometime. I just bought into DVC and these are for my immediate family (DH, DD, DS & me). If I don't use the points they'll be banked for the next year.

If your friend ever asks you if you want to rent the points, that's one thing. But for you to ask...well, I personally wouldn't appreciate it.

 

[Greysword]

As a new member myself (since January), the plans for using our points have been made through 2006! LOL! Thus, I doubt your co-worker would have extra points to rent.

Although if one of my co-workers approached me and requested any points I would be willing to sell in the future, I think I would appreciate that. If our plans fall out or something else comes up, I would not feel awkward approaching him/her and mentioning and letting them know I had points (or a booked stay) available, since the invitation to do so was given to me.

Of course I would not count on them as a conduit to make money on my extra points, It would be nice to have a possible out if I couldn't use them. It would be up to my co-worker to then decide if they can use the points (or stay) I have available. I would probably sell them at a discount, too, since it would be to make up for an unexpected loss.

As a side note, I do not think it is wrong to charge friends and family the full $10 per point if they ask, since $90 to $140 per night in a deluxe WDW resort is still a bargain, especially if they do not have an AP.

The concern of making business transactions with people you know is a valid one, but it isn't horrific. Just be careful and state everything up front. Make it clear what your expectations are from your co-worker and prod them to do the same. You can probably make the reservations right there at work and be standing next to him/her (or on a conference call) in case BWV Standard rooms are not available and to make smoking/NS (or other requests) quickly and efficiently.

Oh! Tell our new neighbor about this site!!!

 

[tjkraz]

Maybe it's just me, but I would feel it kind of rude for a friend to ask if they could rent my points sometime.

Better than the more common question: "You bought a timeshare? So, when are WE going?!?!?!"