Cons to purchasing resale

[brmillsy]

(Newbie here)
So, you can still buy points for classic resorts from Disney? Just want to make sure I understand correctly.... that means, you can buy Beach Club, WL, etc. via non-resale? For some reason I thought you could only buy AKL and Grand Floridian Villas through Disney right now?

This is the impression that almost everyone has when the first look into DVC. The guides keep you thinking this for obvious reasons. Their goal is to sell the new resorts. Most people don't ask the question: "I really like the wilderness lodge - would they sell that to me?"

Also what is interesting is that they usually say that you could one day sell your interest on the open market in case you decide it is no longer for you. Most people do not immediately connect the dots and ask themselves: "If I could sell my interest then there must be someone who would buy it from me. I'm a buyer now so why not see if someone would sell theirs to me? What would that look like?"

You don't have to have any answers but you have to be willing to ask the questions.

You are doing the smart thing and asking the questions before you buy. That is a really good way to land on the best solution for you.

Also as you go through the process I would advise that you don't make yourself too crazy with the analysis. If you stay out of the major pitfalls and you can use the product the way it works best you will likely get lots of value out of it, not to mention a ton of enjoyment for many years to come.


Good luck in whatever you decide!

 

[DougEMG]

Hello. After being on DCL, I sat through a DVC presentation. Now that I'm completely interested, what is the downside to resale? What perks won't I get if I bought directly from Disney?
Thanks in advance!

Buying resale has only one advantage over buying direct and that is in the price.

Resale can be slow, frustrating, and scarey. You could lose all perks one day, so make sure you know what you are buying and what are the perks, that way you won't be disappointed in the future. Remember though that even direct perks can also disappear at any time.

The benefits buying direct over resale are all intangible, so it is up to each buyer to assign their own value to them, while the one and only benefit to resale is price.

For myself, if the difference was somewhere around $10/point I'd take direct any day. If I can get resale for 50% off then I'd take resale all the time.