Debating a DVC purchase, need help

[wdwlver]

We are going back and forth between buying direct or a resale. Our main problem with buying direct is that we are BCV or BWV lovers and would really prefer being in that part of the world.
Realistically, if we were to buy at AKV what are our chances of getting either of those in the first part of August at 7 months out?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[vandy]

If you really wish to buy through Disney, have you asked your guide about buying at BWV or BCV? Disney can have contracts in their inventory for all of the DVC resorts (from ROFR) and not just for the newest resort on sale. Check to see if something is available and if not, let the guide know to keep you in mind when one comes up. Otherwise, buy through resale. Getting in to those resorts at the 7 month window is getting harder and harder so if that is where you really want to stay, then that is where you should own.

 

[ITGirl50]

It probably depends on when you want to stay, if BWV and BCV are hard to get at 7 months. We've always been able to get BWV (renting and owning points) at 7 months or less during June and July. I guess it's because it's a large resort. But, you should buy where you want to stay. If you won't like your vacation if you ended up in AKV, then I wouldn't buy there.

 

[Buckeye Fan]

You can buy direct through Dis for the older resorts, they just won't advertise it. You may have to wait for certain UYs, though.

As for buying resale versus direct, we had gone on the tour and decided to buy and got our paperwork through the mail. After I did some research, we could get a better deal on what we were looking for via resale. Look at the ROFR thread, see what BCV/BWV points are going for and run the numbers for yourself. We've purchased 3 contracts and have had no problems. It just takes 2 - 2 1/2 months from start to finish, and you can't book your vacations until you close and your in Dis's system. If you're in no hurry, it can definitely save you some money.

If you're worried about how you'll be treated if you buy resale, don't. My BIL/SIL bought direct, and we are treated exactly the same by Member Services. I even compared a call that she and I made separately regarding reservations for spring break. We were given the exact same information, both waitlisted for the same request, and both had our waitlist come through within a day or two of each other.

Lastly, we haven't had problems booking where we want to stay, but if you're heart is set on mostly staying at BWV or BCV, buy where you want to stay. That's especially true for BCV since it's one of the smallest (if not the smallest) DVC resort.

Good luck on your decision!!!

 

[wdwlver]

Thanks so much for the replies. We're leaning toward a resale at either BCV or BWV as we love them both.

I'll definitely check the ROFR thread.

 

[kellybus]

If you have the time, Go resale it takes a little longer (6 weeks) but the savings is worth it.