DVCNews March 2025 direct sales data

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[PolyRob]

I'm glad to see that the 2023 incentives still hold strong. We bought GF direct in 2022 and when that sale happened I just had to add on...haven't followed the promotions since out of self preservation.

really good incentives are about the only thing that could convince us to buy right now. Resale is likely where we would buy anyways, and we don't want that many more points.... and there's a lot of resale for sale right now so direct would almost need to beat resale or be very close to inspire us to buy

I really like getting CC points with direct and would only do it again when it comes close to the resale range, but I would also jump on BLT, PVB, and/or VGF at a STEEP resale discount. I haven't seen things passing in the range I would want to pay, but I will keep watching from the sidelines and also keep an eye on those direct PVB prices if that makes more sense!

 

[supercarrie]

I really like getting CC points with direct and would only do it again when it comes close to the resale range, but I would also jump on BLT, PVB, and/or VGF at a STEEP resale discount. I haven't seen things passing in the range I would want to pay, but I will keep watching from the sidelines and also keep an eye on those direct PVB prices if that makes more sense!

Curious, what ranges do you consider a steep discount?

 

[PolyRob]

Curious, what ranges do you consider a steep discount?

Prices lower than the DVC Resale Market instant sale prices and contracts that aren't stripped.

BLT ~100, PVB ~110, VGF ~120. I don't like huge contracts either. I'd consider contracts in the ~100 to ~150 point range.

 

[DanCali]

I really like getting CC points with direct and would only do it again when it comes close to the resale range, but I would also jump on BLT, PVB, and/or VGF at a STEEP resale discount. I haven't seen things passing in the range I would want to pay, but I will keep watching from the sidelines and also keep an eye on those direct PVB prices if that makes more sense!

The number of contracts that go through ROFR is much greater than the small sample posted online, so I wouldn't base a decision on that. If you see a price you like, go for it and let the process do its thing.

Prices lower than the DVC Resale Market instant sale prices and contracts that aren't stripped.

BLT ~100, PVB ~110, VGF ~120. I don't like huge contracts either. I'd consider contracts in the ~100 to ~150 point range.

Given that it could take a couple of years to find something at that price point (and you need to be the first one to make the offer) why not just pay "market price" and then rent out the points for 2 years to bring the cost down that way? If you rent at $13-$15 above the dues, which is easily doable with PVB or VGF, then you get your "discount" of $25-$30/pt in 2 years. This may have tax implications, but you get the point - time is also valuable.

Given how AUL prices have come down in the last 2-3 years one could say I would have been better off waiting to buy. But I feel like in the meantime I got to enjoy a high school graduation trip with family and - costwise - since I also rented out most of the points one year, I don't think I'm any worse off financially by buying earlier at a higher price.

 

[Brian Noble]

time is also valuable.

There is another way in which time is valuable: If you wait a year or three to buy the contract you want at the price you want, that's a year or three in which you are paying market rates for any vacations you take.

The DIS can be a bit competitive about Who Paid Less. And, while there is merit in not paying too much more than you have to, there is also merit in actually buying the thing you want. Remember: At the end of the day, money is for spending.

 

[tidefan]

I regret not adding more and have been watching resale ROFR for VGF, but the $265 stings when it was in the $180s before Magical Beginnings!

I still chuckle when I see VGF Fire Sale posts. The real VGF Fire Sale was when it first went on sale to members. We got a discounted price of $145pp, and at the time, thought it was a bit high

(ETA: Yes, I understand time value of money, etc...)

 

[Girlstar30]

Not to mention it may never go down as low as you want and then go up again...

 

[Brian Noble]

Oh, it will eventually. Every single DVC contract will eventually be worth zero dollars.

 

[Girlstar30]

Oh, it will eventually. Every single DVC contract will eventually be worth zero dollars.

Yeah but I think he wants to use it before that happens

 

[PolyRob]

The number of contracts that go through ROFR is much greater than the small sample posted online, so I wouldn't base a decision on that. If you see a price you like, go for it and let the process do its thing.




Given that it could take a couple of years to find something at that price point (and you need to be the first one to make the offer) why not just pay "market price" and then rent out the points for 2 years to bring the cost down that way? If you rent at $13-$15 above the dues, which is easily doable with PVB or VGF, then you get your "discount" of $25-$30/pt in 2 years. This may have tax implications, but you get the point - time is also valuable.

Given how AUL prices have come down in the last 2-3 years one could say I would have been better off waiting to buy. But I feel like in the meantime I got to enjoy a high school graduation trip with family and - costwise - since I also rented out most of the points one year, I don't think I'm any worse off financially by buying earlier at a higher price.

I've actually made offers on BLT and VGF over the years, but have not had anything accepted within the price range I am willing to pay, even after considering renting out any points currently available. If ROFR slowed down on VGF I may have a chance, but it seems like those contracts are just sitting there now.

PVB resale is decreasing, but again, not to the level I would like. If direct incentives increase and I can get full 2024, 2025, and 2026 I can still rent them out or at the least sell back 2024 with 0 tax implications while also minimizing 2024 and 2025 dues. I'd take saving a percentage on a cc with points, $20 per point for 2024 UY, and the flexibility of direct PVB points over resale in the 150 - 175 range.

 

[PolyRob]

I still chuckle when I see VGF Fire Sale posts. The real VGF Fire Sale was when it first went on sale to members. We got a discounted price of $145pp, and at the time, thought it was a bit high

(ETA: Yes, I understand time value of money, etc...)

I wish I was in the market or a DVC member back then! I would have also purchased VGC when it was being given away during active sales.