Sorry I don’t want the hassle or the restrictions.The savings are pretty significant these days between direct and resale though. For example, Aulani direct is $217pp (and $187pp at 250 points with incentive pricing). Resale is around $90pp, so over 50% off.
I'm guessing the average person (including me) is much more willing to spend a dozen hours or so to track resale and save $$.
The savings are pretty significant these days between direct and resale though. For example, Aulani direct is $217pp (and $187pp at 250 points with incentive pricing). Resale is around $90pp, so over 50% off.
I'm guessing the average person (including me) is much more willing to spend a dozen hours or so to track resale and save $$.
It isn't like you're having to do anything while you wait for resale to go thru ROFR.
No it’s more like you can do anything.
In most cases the savings are exactly that - savings. A few oddball exceptions like wanting to get a particular trip in a short time frame but even then it may be more prudent to pay cash.
I believe you said you've only read some stories. By far the majority go without incident. I've had direct purchases take longer than resale and I've had direct purchases be royally screwed up. There's nothing stops you from taking a vacation at the same time because there's nothing you have to do while waiting. People do buy direct because they don't have the patience to wait. That's fair. As one who has had issues with 3 direct purchases I can tell you they can cause plenty of headaches. It also is rare but others have had issues too.
You sound like you certainly have the financial means to pay 2x the price by going direct to most quickly get your points. Good for you.
When I bought Riviera direct my net cost was less than resale at the time…….
