I agree. Usually it is better to rent out your points and then pay cash, or rent points from an owner at that resort. It is an especially poor use of points to go on a cruise. MUCH more cost effective to rent them out and pay cash for the cruise. Some brokers, and I believe Davids at https://dvcrequest.com/ is one of those who have a program where they will take your points, rent them out, pay for your cruise, and then also give you some money back.The Disney Collection is typically a poor use of points, made even lower value by demanding the highest priced (ie direct) points.
It's been a while since I looked but I remember it being something crazy like 95 points for a night at the Contemporary and 60+ or so for a night at Caribbean Beach during a lower season. (...plus the $95 exchange fee just to "sweeten the deal"The Disney Collection is typically a poor use of points, made even lower value by demanding the highest priced (ie direct) points.
CBR is like 19-22 a night. It’s actually cost wise very similar to renting your points then paying for cash at CBR. Specifically if you actually intend to pay taxes on your rental incomes. So in extreme cases going disney collection makes sense if you absolutely can’t use points. But you obviously still have a loss compared to staying in a DVC resort.It's been a while since I looked but I remember it being something crazy like 95 points for a night at the Contemporary and 60+ or so for a night at Caribbean Beach during a lower season. (...plus the $95 exchange fee just to "sweeten the deal"). That's in comparison to 43-49 for a 2BR villa at BCV. So even if I did have qualifying points, the odds I'd use them in that manner are extremely minute.
I must have been mistaken on that; I stand corrected. The cheaper rooms often aren't available though so I'd look at the water or pirate rooms for a baseline.CBR is like 19-22 a night. It’s actually cost wise very similar to renting your points then paying for cash at CBR. Specifically if you actually intend to pay taxes on your rental incomes. So in extreme cases going disney collection makes sense if you absolutely can’t use points. But you obviously still have a loss compared to staying in a DVC resort.
This year they allow trades into POP and All Stars now cheaper per night but it’s not fair compared to CBR (or other moderates).
I think that’s in the low 20s. But I haven’t personally ever looked at what is available.I must have been mistaken on that; I stand corrected. The cheaper rooms often aren't available though so I'd look at the water or pirate rooms for a baseline.
What is the Disney Collection? We’re contemplating DVC and are confused by this.You can't use the points for Disney collection or Cruises.
Resale points(bought now) are basically only good for, DVC resorts and RCI exchanges.
The Disney Collection is any Disney resort that't not a DVC resort. I.E... Caribbean Beach Resort, Coronado Springs, Disney's Contemporary, Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Pop Century.What is the Disney Collection? We’re contemplating DVC and are confused by this.
To expand on what the PP said, the Disney Collection is anything Disney branded that is not a DVC resort.What is the Disney Collection? We’re contemplating DVC and are confused by this.