DVC Chit Chat Thread

[PrincessGidget]

Good morning from the gym! Let’s get it today!

 

[airjay75]

This was more my "good morning" feeling when my 4 year old came to wake me up at 6:30.

But . . . some coffee and a beautiful Boardwalk sunrise view makes it all better.

 

[Brian Noble]

Re: toilets.

The first house my ex and I bought had two, moving from a place we were renting with one. The first thing she said when we walked in for the first time with our brand new-to-us keys: "Do you need to use the bathroom, or can I?"

It took me a minute before I figured out that we never needed to ask each other that question again---at least, not until we had kids.

 

[PrincessGidget]

@airjay75 odd request buuuut, any chance you can snap a picture of the label on the BW mattress? I have been sleeping so badly and the last time I had a good nights sleep was a few weeks ago at BWV. Now, was it the mattress, the Pepe special from LaCava de Tequilla or riding GotG 3 times in one day, I dont know. But I need to start somewhere.

 

[airjay75]

@airjay75 odd request buuuut, any chance you can snap a picture of the label on the BW mattress? I have been sleeping so badly and the last time I had a good nights sleep was a few weeks ago at BWV. Now, was it the mattress, the Pepe special from LaCava de Tequilla or riding GotG 3 times in one day, I dont know. But I need to start somewhere.

Yes, I will do this later.

 

[DonkeyHoTay]

After investigating a few options in the hotel exchange portal, seems clear to me there are zero good hotel exchange options for DVC points. Certainly not for DCL cruises either. Are there any good exchange options for DVC points for anything?

I accept the answer is probably "no", and the only good option is renting points/reservations for cash and then booking/buying with cash afterwards.

 

[ClaraOswald]

A few years ago during the VGF fire sale, we got 2 gold water bottles. I'll let you know what we get as we just closed a direct VDH contract a couple of weeks ago. UPS shows something from "Ccg" in West Caldwell, NJ, as "label created", but not shipped yet. I'm not expecting anything, so if this isn't from DVC, I don't know what it is.

We added the VDH contract on what was our resale-only VGC membership, so it will be interesting to see what date they list.

It must be part of their new sales strategy: if you want another gold water bottle, you could always add another direct contract.

Before our direct VDH last month, we only had resale VGC and resale BRV. They put the date of our very first resale (VGC) on the certificate.

 

[VGCgroupie]

After investigating a few options in the hotel exchange portal, seems clear to me there are zero good hotel exchange options for DVC points. Certainly not for DCL cruises either. Are there any good exchange options for DVC points for anything?

I accept the answer is probably "no", and the only good option is renting points/reservations for cash and then booking/buying with cash afterwards.

I have seen a select few find decent exchanges. But pricing can vary and typically isnt worth it. Annual pass exchanges are a very decent deal if you need an AP.

 

[Wedgeout]

Before our direct VDH last month, we only had resale VGC and resale BRV. They put the date of our very first resale (VGC) on the certificate.

Same for us when got first direct in 2021. It matched our November 2020 membership date from the initial resale. (Each additional direct certificate also has matched origin member since date).

 

[Brian Noble]

Are there any good exchange options for DVC points for anything?

The best use of DVC points will almost always be to book DVC lodging, everything else requires paying an intermediary.

Interval usually isn't a good deal, but sometimes can be okay. Primarily in high-value locations, booking smaller unit sizes, on a week-for-week basis. Studios and 1BRs in Hawaii, for example. If you can catch one, a studio at the Marriotts in Manhattan, San Diego, or San Francisco could also work. Maybe some Hyatts here and there, and a few other odds and ends.

 

[VGCgroupie]

The best use of DVC points will almost always be to book DVC lodging, everything else requires paying an intermediary.

Interval usually isn't a good deal, but sometimes can be okay. Primarily in high-value locations, booking smaller unit sizes, on a week-for-week basis. Studios and 1BRs in Hawaii, for example. If you can catch one, a studio at the Marriotts in Manhattan, San Diego, or San Francisco could also work. Maybe some Hyatts here and there, and a few other odds and ends.

I have seen interval work amazingly well for some people. I havent dove into how to even begin using it but I will eventually.

 

[cruisehopeful]

Interval usually isn't a good deal, but sometimes can be okay. Primarily in high-value locations, booking smaller unit sizes, on a week-for-week basis. Studios and 1BRs in Hawaii, for example.

I was looking at that for future possible Hawaii vacations. I spent 350 points for 5 nights in a one bedroom at Aulani.
If I understand the trading correctly, I could spend 150 for 7 nights in a one bedroom somewhere else in Hawaii. That certainly sounds like a bargain. My issue is that I don't know enough about the other resorts to know if I'd want to stay in them. But, 150 points for 7 nights vs. 350 points for 5 nights is a very eye opening experience.

 

[Brian Noble]

They won't be Aulani.

 

[cruisehopeful]

Well, I am potentially taking one for the team. I put an Interval request in for a few specific resorts on Maui and Kaui. It said I needed to pay $0 for the exchange, which I'm not really sure is accurate. I was able to set it to take a maximum of 160 points and we'll just have to wait and see if anything ever matches. I put January 2027-March 2028 and if it confirms anything, I have 24 hours to decline and get my $0 back. Of course, I might overbook myself way before anything matches and then I'll have to cancel the request.

 

[Cfabar1]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[VGCgroupie]

Well, I am potentially taking one for the team. I put an Interval request in for a few specific resorts on Maui and Kaui. It said I needed to pay $0 for the exchange, which I'm not really sure is accurate. I was able to set it to take a maximum of 160 points and we'll just have to wait and see if anything ever matches. I put January 2027-March 2028 and if it confirms anything, I have 24 hours to decline and get my $0 back. Of course, I might overbook myself way before anything matches and then I'll have to cancel the request.

If you are on FB there is a really good group for trading into Interval for Disney.

 

[JackosinDIS]

Less than 24 hours to go until arrival at MCO! I am sooo excited for this trip… even though it’s only been 10 or 11 weeks since my last. New resorts to try, new restaurants, new cruise… can’t wait… and I don’t have to run 10k this time either!