buy from disney or resale?

[ilovefh]

I have a question. I am a CM so I can get the 15% discount on the points, but I dont think I would be buying until after the price increase. I have seen some very good prices for resales. Is there any difference? Do you still get all the DVC membership "perks" (for lack of a better word)? Also, are all contracts good until 2042? I found one for Wilderness Lodge, 371 points for $64 pr point. I've never stayed at Wilderness lodge, what are the villas like? Ok and one more question....what is the difference between studios and regular disney hotel rooms?

Thanks in Advance!!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Originally posted by ilovefh
I have a question. I am a CM so I can get the 15% discount on the points, but I dont think I would be buying until after the price increase. I have seen some very good prices for resales. Is there any difference? Do you still get all the DVC membership "perks" (for lack of a better word)? Also, are all contracts good until 2042? I found one for Wilderness Lodge, 371 points for $64 pr point. I've never stayed at Wilderness lodge, what are the villas like? Ok and one more question....what is the difference between studios and regular disney hotel rooms?

Thanks in Advance!!

Hi ilovefh, I will give your Q's a shot:

Once a resale deal has closed, there is no difference between a contract bought resale or through Disney. All the perks will be exactly the same.

There are many members here who have saved money on resales, and can give more details than I can. I will try to cover the preliminaries- At $84/pt your price would be $71.40/pt. A resale at $64/pt may have closing costs in addition to the point price. You should also take into account any points available for that use year, including banked or borrowed points. Once you take all that into consideration, and add in the hassle factor, the resale price may be pretty close to your discounted rate. Remember that when DVC prices go up, resales have the potential to go up as well. If the resale price is too low, DVC will exercise their right of first refusal, and buy the contract back.
That being said, I have not bought a resale contract, but there are many here who have and saved a great deal.

Currently all contracts expire January 31, 2042, regardless if they are resale or purchased through Disney.

I absolutely love The Villas at Wilderness Lodge (VWL). It is my favorite, as I find them beautifully themed down to every detail. Other members prefer the locations near Epcot, and some like Old Kew West, so it is all personal preference.

A studio will have a kitchenette, and at some of the resorts may have a pull out sofa instead of a second bed. It is my opinion that the studio interiors are much nicer than a hotel room interior.

The inside of VWL is awesome (in my opinion). If you like a more rustic look accented with wood and robust color, this is the place for you!

Everyone has their favorite, and with good reason...they are all top notch resorts.

Keep us informed, and don't be afraid to ask more questions.
Good Luck!

 

[crisi]

Please keep in mind that resale prices can be expected to go up with the price increase from Disney.....So the $64 a point you see today might be $67.

And that resale contracts sell. If you see something today you like, with the right number of points at the right resort with the right use year at the right price, there is no guarentee it will be there tomorrow. Its like shopping a garage sale - if its what you like and its a good deal, better pick it up.

 

[kem330]

It also depends on what resort you want to stay at. Most frequent advice on this board is "Buy where you plan to stay". The 11 month booking window can be important if you travel at peak times and if you have a strong preference of resorts. OKW, VWL and BWV are only available through resale. BCV is at this time only through Disney (athough a few resales seem to be cropping up).