Fair Value of Points

[murphyjh]

You could look up the Disney regular room rates at http://www.mousesavers.com/dvcresorts2010.html
and charge them half of this rate.

 

[james'mommy]

My whole family is going together in December and we are all using my DVC points. Everyone is staying in their own studio. I'm gifting the points to my parent since we have taken the in laws several times. My sister is paying me for the points. I'm charging her 10 bucks a point.

 

[jodifla]

Thanks John for stating what was my thought!

However, I don't believe my friend will accept going without paying. I sort of tried that in saying don't worry about the room, etc. and she kept shooting me down.

The opportunity to go with friends and family at a reduced cost was one of greatest lures for me. Especially as our DD is an only and she loves being with other children.

Any ideas on how to get her to accept it?

Get a 2 bedroom instead, and have the other family take the other bedroom. That way, you have all that communal space and that huge beautiful patio. That way they are just staying "with" you and you are not getting them a separate room.

We do this all the time with our friends.

 

[surfer_ed]

I had a cousin who would not take no charge for an answer.
I asked him to donate whatever he would like to his favorite animal shelter.

Great idea. I did not charge my brother and family, since they basically would not be able to pay to go anyway. I charged by buddy the initial cost+dues+int on my loan just to break even.