BVC, Why is the resale price's so high?

[Nlihte]

We bought at BCV last April (250). We used the 11 month window and will be in a 2 bedroom this coming June. It will be our first visit to our home resort. Maybe after we stay there we will get a better personal sense of why it is so popular. Your responses were encouraging. Thanks

 

[DrBond007]

Oh! I know, I know!

It must be all the negative housekeeping and poor treatment threads here on the DIS!

Oh, that was good....

 

[sgtpet]

I thought it was just because I owned there.

Good to know in case I ever needed to sell.

 

[laceemouse]

Agreed, we own at BCV and VWL. We felt that the 11 month window would really be handy at both. If we ever need to sell, great. But for now we would really like another 90 points or so at BCV, looks like it will be hard to come by whichever route we choose.

 

[DrTomorrow]

Not unless your Superman Dr. T. So are you telling us something about yourself?

HBC

Well, sometimes DW swears that I was "born on a alien planet"....

 

[NJDVCFan]

We bought into BCV in summer of 2003 at $84/point and gave up our first year of points to get the $10 off pp they were offering. We bought in on the recommendation of my sister and brother-in-law who bought there about a year before that.

I just love that whole area from having stayed at the Swan and Dolphin several times for conferences. It really is a great area with a lot to do withing walking distance, including Epcot and MGM.

We stayed for 3 nights at BCV last April before heading for the 3 night Wonder cruise - all on our points. We can't wait to go back and enjoy a whole week there.

 

[erikthewise]

Oh! I know, I know!

It must be all the negative housekeeping and poor treatment threads here on the DIS!

That's the correct answer to the unasked question "Why are the resale prices at BCV SO LOW?!"

Keep in mind that the resale prices you see are the ones that weren't snapped up before being posted. People who are serious about buying will contact the resellers and let them know what they want. The resellers are happy to sell to them as soon as something comes in, without even posting it.

It wasn't that long ago you didn't see ANY BCV resales posted and people asked "How come there aren't any?". There were a few, but they were snapped up immediately. Now the supply has picked up somewhat and the stinkers are getting through. If the supply increases further you may see some posted that are a little more reasonable. But don't hold your breath.

As a BCV owner I have mixed emotions. It's nice to see my "investment" doing so well, but then I might want to buy a resale someday too...

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Although the two resorts are similar in size, I suspect the reason VWL hasn't quite caught the same level of steam as BCV is due to its theming: I think the whole western/wilderness theme is either a love-it or hate-it kinda thing. (Please note: this is only my opinion; I'm not writing this to get flamed!!!).

I agree with this completely...we live in the Pacific Northwest so VWL is the resort that has the least appeal for my family. However, I could easily see why others would find it so attractive. That's what I like the most about what DVC has to offer -- different strokes, for different folks!

 

[Granny]

Although the two resorts are similar in size, I suspect the reason VWL hasn't quite caught the same level of steam as BCV is due to its theming: I think the whole western/wilderness theme is either a love-it or hate-it kinda thing.

I couldn't agree more with this. VWL's theming is so pervasive, and "different" that people do tend to either love it or dislike it.

As for BCV, I think SAB is more of a selling point than even Disney thought. Remember how quickly BCV sold out in the first place?

 

[LIFERBABE]

As for BCV, I think SAB is more of a selling point than even Disney thought. Remember how quickly BCV sold out in the first place

The kicker with SAB is that contractually its continued use by DVC is not guaranteed. Not saying this would ever happen, but if it did think of the uproar. People have to remember, you are buying into the DVC resort itself and not all the allowances and what is available today may not last for the next 37 years.

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

The kicker with SAB is that contractually its continued use by DVC is not guaranteed. Not saying this would ever happen, but if it did think of the uproar. People have to remember, you are buying into the DVC resort itself and not all the allowances and what is available today may not last for the next 37 years.

Really? That would stink if SAB was ever downgraded.

But Parents in law bought a retirement home on a golf course only to find out the continued existence of golf course is not guaranteed. Developers can replace it with 500 more homes if golf course not profitable enough.

 

[HookdonWDW]

The kicker with SAB is that contractually its continued use by DVC is not guaranteed. Not saying this would ever happen, but if it did think of the uproar. People have to remember, you are buying into the DVC resort itself and not all the allowances and what is available today may not last for the next 37 years.

While you are technically correct, there are some flaws in your statement. Although the use of SAB is not contractually obligated, the use of a pool area with the same dimensions and features are included and guaranteed in both of my BCV contracts. So technically, they could decide to deny BCV users the use of SAB, but only after building an exact replica for their use ... oh, and don't try to build it at Dunes Cove - my contract also includes that pool.

 

[LIFERBABE]

While you are technically correct, there are some flaws in your statement. Although the use of SAB is not contractually obligated, the use of a pool area with the same dimensions and features are included and guaranteed in both of my BCV contracts. So technically, they could decide to deny BCV users the use of SAB, but only after building an exact replica for their use ... oh, and don't try to build it at Dunes Cove - my contract also includes that pool.

Im sure the members would go for that! LOL OKW owners didnt want to pay for a slide but BCV owners are gonna cough up the dues to pay for their very own SAB! And where would they put it? In the Canal (where would the gator go?)
Im just pointing out, that BCV owners should buy BCV because they love BCV and not because they love SAB because it could go away and although there may be something to take it's place, it wont be SAB.

 

[HookdonWDW]

Im just pointing out, that BCV owners should buy BCV because they love BCV and not because they love SAB because it could go away and although there may be something to take it's place, it wont be SAB.

And I'm pointing out that BCV owners CAN buy because they love SAB. Their POS includes a provision for SAB. If something was needed to replace it, it would have to be paid for by DVD (which is also where the funds for the new slide at OKW are coming from BTW) instead of by the owners of BCV.

 

[LIFERBABE]

OKW owners WILL pay the dues to upkeep the slide. Yes the initial construction cost will be covered by DVD but the maintenance will be borne by the BCV owners in this far fetched occurrence.

 

[Mississippian]

I happen to be shopping for a small BVC contract. A 50-point contract came up over the holidays, but due to the Timeshare Store being closed for the holiday and then my being out of pocket I missed.

My reasons for wanting BCV are the pool (for my children) and location. Were it not for the pool I probably would choose BWV. There is so many restaurants within walking distance of both of these, which is important when one is on vacation.

Don't want to start a resort war, but I think the theming at VWL is outstanding. The pool is very nice. But the transportation situation is poor, and the dining situation is absolutely dire. That said, I would rather stay at VWL than OKW, but everyone has their own tastes.

 

[HookdonWDW]

OKW owners WILL pay the dues to upkeep the slide. Yes the initial construction cost will be covered by DVD but the maintenance will be borne by the BCV owners in this far fetched occurrence.

When did this turn into a discussion of MFs??? All I did was correct you when you said that BCV members aren't guaranteed use of SAB. I simply stated that they are... although SAB isn't named by name, its physical properties are outlined in the POS. What is far-fetched is the idea that DVD would take away the feature pool from BCV users just to have to build a second one.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Point taken!

I will move this to the other thread.

 

[DrBond007]

I think the price of SAB is so high because it is so desirable. The theme, oak doors, convenient location, pool accessibility, beach setting, indoor spaces, close eating options, marina, MGM transportation, close parking, larger dining table in 1 and 2 bedroom villas, better elevator proximity, shorter halls, indoor cooridors, hotel amenities like inroom dining, covered areas for when it rains, christmas decorations, and proximity to crescent lake activities and options.

 

[jade1]

" BVC, Why is the resale price's so high?"

"Im just pointing out, that BCV owners should buy BCV because they love BCV and not because they love SAB because it could go away and although there may be something to take it's place, it wont be SAB."

"Let me add that I am a proud BCV owner and would never want this to be invoked as we love SAB, and that was a big part of us purchasing and adding on there but I went in fully understanding that alot can happen in 37 years and this was a possibility."