Getting and using points

Amckel2

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Hi! I’m sorry if this has been discussed on here before. I am new to all of this. We just bought points via resale. We are awaiting the sellers documents and should close next week. I see a lot of posts saying they called DVC once their deed or membership was recorded but how do you know when that happens or what information to give DVC to get your points loaded? Sorry if this is a silly question. My husband has a work trip in June that we are really hoping to tag along and use our points for, so I’m trying to book asap. Thanks!
 
Hi! I’m sorry if this has been discussed on here before. I am new to all of this. We just bought points via resale. We are awaiting the sellers documents and should close next week. I see a lot of posts saying they called DVC once their deed or membership was recorded but how do you know when that happens or what information to give DVC to get your points loaded? Sorry if this is a silly question. My husband has a work trip in June that we are really hoping to tag along and use our points for, so I’m trying to book asap. Thanks!
The closing thread should give you an idea of how long things are taking once closing occurs. If you're a new member you'll have to wait until you get the initial e-mail setting up your account and until the contract is added to your membership online. After that, you can try to call member services to see if they can load your points.

Since you haven't closed yet, then chances of booking a June trip might be slim, unless you're willing to book 1BR villas and potentially do split stays. And that's all if the sellers get their docs in on time. Things might take slightly longer for you if you're a new member and need that account setup. I closed on a resale and deed recorded on the 31st, and still waiting for the contract to appear on my existing membership.
 
Even if you got your points today, you aren't likely to be able to book in June. You might get lucky, but I wouldn't rely on that.
 
Thanks guys. Since I’m a new member, how do i get that information from DVC? Will it be an email, actual mail, etc?
 

i have been worried about that. I have seen that there are a few two bedrooms available but probably not for too much longer
 
just got an email and the sellers docs are in. Hoping we can pull out a miracle here lol
Miracles can happen! My first contract was loaded the 3rd week of October back in 2021 and we were able to book a trip for the second week of November (5 days in a two bedroom at Saratoga) using points that were set to expire at the end of that month. Once you get your account and points loaded, just stalk the site for availability and see what's available for your dates. Or if you call in, ask immediately what availability looks like after points are loaded.
 
i have been worried about that. I have seen that there are a few two bedrooms available but probably not for too much longer

Any of the sites that share potential availability are a snapshot in time and not real time. Things change rapidly….so, until you are ready to book, it honestly doesn’t matter.

But, if you have flexibility, and willing to split stay, then you might have success at least booking something.
 
Miracles can happen! My first contract was loaded the 3rd week of October back in 2021 and we were able to book a trip for the second week of November (5 days in a two bedroom at Saratoga) using points that were set to expire at the end of that month. Once you get your account and points loaded, just stalk the site for availability and see what's available for your dates. Or if you call in, ask immediately what availability looks like after points are loaded.
I’m just trying to decide if i should go ahead and rent points from someone or wait. Obviously i don’t want to spend the money but I’m scared i won’t get anything if i wait 😬
 
Any of the sites that share potential availability are a snapshot in time and not real time. Things change rapidly….so, until you are ready to book, it honestly doesn’t matter.

But, if you have flexibility, and willing to split stay, then you might have success at least booking something.
Those dates are fairly firm but i am willing to split the stay. Does DVC offer a waitlist if there is no availability?
 
I’m just trying to decide if i should go ahead and rent points from someone or wait. Obviously i don’t want to spend the money but I’m scared i won’t get anything if i wait 😬

If sellers just got docs in, if closing happens within a few days, you could be looking at a few weeks to have access…rental depends on what you would do if you can’t use your own points.
 
Those dates are fairly firm but i am willing to split the stay. Does DVC offer a waitlist if there is no availability?

Yes…you can waitlist..but crossing fingers that things are still open when you can book!
 



















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