Buying OKW and MFs

[Jgc014]

Hi!

I am a current SSR owner and was planning to add on a small amount of points (around 50), so our family could more easily book any 1 BR or spend a few extra days if we wanted. We aren’t every year people and typically go every other.

I know some people are really attached to a certain DVC resort, but honestly home resort advantage doesn’t mean too much to me as I’ve enjoyed every DVC resort I’ve stayed in and really wouldn’t be disappointed where-ever we ended up. We also generally book 1 BRs and don’t go during the busier times (although do sometimes like a pre-holiday trip), so generally we’ve done fairly well at 7 months. Therefore, I’d consider myself more of a value buyer.

For this purchase, I was thinking about shifting away from Saratoga just to add some variety. Originally I was thinking extended OKW (personally I don’t have any interest in purchasing a 2042 resort) as the upfront cost is on the lower end, a few extra years contract years over Saratoga, and we do occasionally take 2 night trips with extended family, so thought having greater access to their Grand Villas may be nice.

I did know OKW dues were higher than SSR, but I was a little shocked when I realized how much. I know on 50ish points, the annual difference will be fairly minimal, but just does seem to inflate my cost per point a good amount.

To me, OKW and SSR seem fairly similar, so I would have thought their dues would be in the same general range. Is it just because OKW is that much older? I know no one has a crystal ball, but overtime do you think they will level out?

Now I am wondering if it just makes sense to add on at SSR again. As OKW is general available at month 7, wondering if there is really much of a reason to pay an extra $1+ per point in dues over SSR?

Appreciate it!

 

[DVCsloth]

I like having 2 home resorts. OKW usually has availability but having the 11-month window can really be nice. The higher HOA on a small contract will not be much and that can always change year to year.

 

[Sandisw]

Having more than one home resort is nice but if you are only adding on a small amount, it can be more difficult since you want combine those with your SSR points until 7 months.

Now, if what you buy at OKW is enough for your 2 night trips every other year in those GVs, then it can make sense because it’s for a specific purpose.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

Hi!

I am a current SSR owner and was planning to add on a small amount of points (around 50), so our family could more easily book any 1 BR or spend a few extra days if we wanted. We aren’t every year people and typically go every other.

I know some people are really attached to a certain DVC resort, but honestly home resort advantage doesn’t mean too much to me as I’ve enjoyed every DVC resort I’ve stayed in and really wouldn’t be disappointed where-ever we ended up. We also generally book 1 BRs and don’t go during the busier times (although do sometimes like a pre-holiday trip), so generally we’ve done fairly well at 7 months. Therefore, I’d consider myself more of a value buyer.

For this purchase, I was thinking about shifting away from Saratoga just to add some variety. Originally I was thinking extended OKW (personally I don’t have any interest in purchasing a 2042 resort) as the upfront cost is on the lower end, a few extra years contract years over Saratoga, and we do occasionally take 2 night trips with extended family, so thought having greater access to their Grand Villas may be nice.

I did know OKW dues were higher than SSR, but I was a little shocked when I realized how much. I know on 50ish points, the annual difference will be fairly minimal, but just does seem to inflate my cost per point a good amount.

To me, OKW and SSR seem fairly similar, so I would have thought their dues would be in the same general range. Is it just because OKW is that much older? I know no one has a crystal ball, but overtime do you think they will level out?

Now I am wondering if it just makes sense to add on at SSR again. As OKW is general available at month 7, wondering if there is really much of a reason to pay an extra $1+ per point in dues over SSR?

Appreciate it!

the point chart at OKW is very favourable too.

 

[chalee94]

To me, OKW and SSR seem fairly similar, so I would have thought their dues would be in the same general range. Is it just because OKW is that much older? I know no one has a crystal ball, but overtime do you think they will level out?

As an OKW owner, I have not heard a great rationale for the relative dues jump for OKW in the last few years. I think the age of the resort is a good guess and given the similarities in resort style between OKW and SSR, I would expect that SSR might show a similar pattern down the road.

But no one knows for sure.

 

[The Jackal]

the point chart at OKW is very favourable too.

For the most part OKW and SSR standard views are very similar, the big difference is for grand villas. OKW GV’s are a lot fewer points. OKW MF’s have jumped quickly in the past few years. My 100 point OKW MF’s are quickly approaching my 150 point SSR contract MF’s.

 

[davidl81]

For just a 50 point contract I’d add at SSR. The only real advantage you will need at OKW is for a GV, but with only 50 points even banking/borrowing the most you will be able to put together is a GV for maybe two nights. It kinda doesn’t matter, and maybe you add more points later.

 

[Jimmy Geppetto]

For the most part OKW and SSR standard views are very similar, the big difference is for grand villas. OKW GV’s are a lot fewer points. OKW MF’s have jumped quickly in the past few years. My 100 point OKW MF’s are quickly approaching my 150 point SSR contract MF’s.

I agree but would just add that OKW doesn’t have a “preferred” category with higher points. You can book the “near hospitality house” rooms without using one additional point. It’s the same chart as standard.

 

[D-Trick]

I own at both SSR and OKW, and my wife and I love both. Started with SSR, but the moment I stayed in a 2-bd at OKW I was hooked due to the square footage, regardless of the higher MFs.

 

[tamu91]

if you're looking to add on to book a bigger unit every few years, go with the lowest cost option. There are plenty of availability at 7 mos. mark for 1 bdrm. units at most resorts.