Buying resale and UY

[Opie100]

If you know what UY you are in the resale market for, is there a time of the year that those points are best obtained?

For example, if you are seeking June UY, would you expect resale availability for June to be greater or weaker in May or June?

 

[DisneyWalker44]

For example, if you are seeking June UY, would you expect resale availability for June to be greater or weaker in May or June?

I don't think there is any correlation at all.

 

[Chic]

The main thing I keep in mind when purchasing a resale is whether or not I'm going to bank or use the new points. I currently own DVC but add more points from time to time. For example, we have a December use year so I always add during the first 2 or 3 months of the year. Why? It normally takes a couple of months for a resale to complete the full process before the points are in my DVC account. This way I still have enough time to bank the new points into the next use year. Another reason we add on during the first couple of months a year is pricing and availability. Resale contracts usually become more abundant and lower priced at the start of the year because people have spent their money over the Christmas holidays and are in financial need.

 

[disneynutz]

If you know what UY you are in the resale market for, is there a time of the year that those points are best obtained?

For example, if you are seeking June UY, would you expect resale availability for June to be greater or weaker in May or June?

Typically the market picks up in the 4th quarter for all UY's just prior to dues payment time.

 

[Dean]

If you know what UY you are in the resale market for, is there a time of the year that those points are best obtained?

For example, if you are seeking June UY, would you expect resale availability for June to be greater or weaker in May or June?

I'm not aware that UY has any impact on availability for resale. It makes sense it would to a minor degree but apparently not enough to matter. Just get out there and start looking for what you want, when it comes, jump on it at your price. If your offer isn't accepted, you can increase your offer or move on. Just be careful how you do so. For example, don't tell a broker you're going to offer $60 but would give $65.