Did Disney cut its own throat with new resale rule?

[River Country]

I look at DVC like buying a car.... You can buy a brand new one that no one has ever driven for a really high price or you can get the same car that was previously driven for a lot less. In addition I also don't buy a car thinking about what can I sell this car for in 5-7 years. IDK that's just me I bought direct 1 time while prices were still under $100/pp and I am happy with it but when I want to add on I will buy resale

 

[Dean]

I look at DVC like buying a car.... You can buy a brand new one that no one has ever driven for a really high price or you can get the same car that was previously driven for a lot less. In addition I also don't buy a car thinking about what can I sell this car for in 5-7 years. IDK that's just me I bought direct 1 time while prices were still under $100/pp and I am happy with it but when I want to add on I will buy resale

Likely a better way to look at it is used from a dealer vs used from some other source. RTU expiration might equate to model year in this example. It's all used, even for the largest points owner, DVC is but a rental car.

 

[FreeTime]

Yes but a car & a house are necessities. DVC isn't. Besides a lot of people buy a house & car with resale in mind. At least responsible people do.

I would disagree. Cars and houses are not necessities but this philosophy is what drives the price of DVC up. I live in the country and there are transportation options that do not involve cars available. I could choose to walk the mile to the transfer depot for periodic shuttles to get to a bus. I don't have to buy a house, I can rent. The mindset of I have a car, a house, a cell phone, a camper, etc. is often, from my observation, that many timeshare purchasers live by. We bought DVC in the late 90's before kids, cars or a house. We rescinded the first time around because we decided it wasn't for us. The number of people that will go into debt for the Disney Magic will remain. Like some others I feel that there may be a slight dip before the price rebounds. I also think that people are foolish to close without understanding the contract and that perks can change, points per night can be shifted, wait lists don't have to be available, and you don't have to be permitted to trade out of your home resort.

 

[Madame]

I would disagree. Cars and houses are not necessities but this philosophy is what drives the price of DVC up. I live in the country and there are transportation options that do not involve cars available. I could choose to walk the mile to the transfer depot for periodic shuttles to get to a bus. I don't have to buy a house, I can rent. The mindset of I have a car, a house, a cell phone, a camper, etc. is often, from my observation, that many timeshare purchasers live by. We bought DVC in the late 90's before kids, cars or a house. We rescinded the first time around because we decided it wasn't for us. The number of people that will go into debt for the Disney Magic will remain. Like some others I feel that there may be a slight dip before the price rebounds. I also think that people are foolish to close without understanding the contract and that perks can change, points per night can be shifted, wait lists don't have to be available, and you don't have to be permitted to trade out of your home resort.

I live in the country & there is no public transportation. Yes you could rent a house I guess (but there isn't much to rent either), but I need a car.

I mentionned this in another thread, but I've been moved schools 3 times in about 10 years - surplus or bumped. I can end up anywhere in the county potentially adding 1 hr to my commute. No busses, no trains. I could take a cab I guess, but holy $$$$.

Just b/c you have access to public transportation in the 'country' (btw if you're that close to transit you ain't country) doesn't mean others are